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17th October 2011
An alcohol-free comedy night in Dublin dreamt up by an immigrant is gaining positive reviews
Activist and broadcaster Dil Wickremasinghe – an Irish citizen who was born in Italy to Sri Lankan parents – is running the novel event at Accents coffee and tea lounge on Stephen Street Lower on the first Monday of every month.
15th October 2011
Why can’t we win the heroin war like the British?
In his darker moments, Tony Geoghegan wonders if the battle against drugs can ever be won.
14th October 2011
UK: Alcohol industry safe drinking messages ‘ineffective’
Responsible drinking campaigns by the alcohol industry have little effect on cutting consumption, a report claims.
14th October 2011
Teens unaware of marijuana risks
A snapshot survey of school-going teen-agers has found that a large number of them have admitted using cannabis.
13th October 2011
Addiction support and counselling in Galway
ASC Galway is a new addiction support and counselling service.
13th October 2011
Teen drink abusers go for leading brands
Teens abusing alcohol are more likely to buy leading brands such as Budweiser and Smirnoff rather than the cheapest or strongest drinks, according to research.
12th October 2011
Nationwide interest in community initiative
The idea behind a Cork community initiative tackling drug and alcohol abuse and promoting good mental health may be rolled out across the country.
11th October 2011
Experts differ on effects of alcohol in pregnancy
Mothers can ensure the best start in life for their children by abstaining from alcohol during pregnancy, said the HSE’s national director of family and childcare services.
10th October 2011
Alcohol watchdog slates €1 drinks
An alcohol watchdog has hit out at nightspots it claims have dropped the price of alcohol to less than €1 per drink.
9th October 2011
International: Dutch tighten cannabis laws
Coffee shops in the Netherlands were left wondering today how to comply with restrictions announced by the Dutch government on the sale of “strong” cannabis, saying enforcement would be difficult given the laws on production.

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