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27th June 2011
Renewed efforts needed to tackle sale of illegal ‘headshop drugs’ onlineRenewed efforts are needed to tackle the sale of illegal ‘headshop drugs’ on the internet, according to new research from the National Advisory Committee on Drugs (NACD).
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24th June 2011
‘New drugs’ offset cocaine and heroin gains, says UNGains made in tackling global use of cocaine and heroin are being offset by rising consumption of synthetic and prescription drugs, the UN says.
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24th June 2011
Transfer of OMD to Department of HealthWith effect from 1 May 2011, functions relating to the coordination of the National Drugs Strategy and the National Advisory Committee on Drugs transferred from the Department of Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs to the Department of Health, under Ms. Róisín Shortall T.D., Minister for State with responsibility for Primary Care.
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24th June 2011
The cost of cokeThe price of cocaine varies greatly between rich countries.
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24th June 2011
Ireland has EU’s highest level of drugs fatalitiesIreland has the highest mortality rate from drugs in the EU and the third highest across the whole of Europe, according to the UN.
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24th June 2011
Ireland among worst for drug deathsIreland has one of the highest levels of drug-related deaths in Europe, according to a United Nations report on the global drug market.
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24th June 2011
Significant abnormalities’ in brains of cocaine usersHeavy users of cocaine are likely to have “significant abnormalities” in their brains, according to a new study.
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24th June 2011
Self-harm and substance abuse on increase here - CounsellorA man who is working at the coalface in dealing with addiction, providing counselling to many vulnerable people has told this newspaper that “these problems are to be found in every parish and street corner in the county and are in fact showing an increase.
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24th June 2011
Motivational Interviewing Workshop - CorkThe 2 day training workshop entitled “An Introduction to Motivational Interviewing” is delivered by Seán Foy, Head of Addiction and Counselling Studies with The Learning Curve Institute and a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT).
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24th June 2011
FETAC Level 5 Drug and Alcohol Addiction Course - CorkThe part time FETAC Level 5 Drug and Alcohol Component Certificate course is delivered by The Learning Curve Institute over 10 weeks with 3 hours of lectures one evening per week; 30 hours total classroom time.
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