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26th May 2011
Mandatory testing for crash drivers
Regulations to introduce mandatory breath testing at the scene of a crash will come into operation next week, Minister for Transport Leo Varadkar confirmed this morning.
26th May 2011
HSE accused of U-turn on drug treatment
HSE management have been accused of reneging on an agreement to negotiate proposed changes to the Dublin Mid-Leinster and Dublin South West addiction services with GPs Specialising in Substance Abuse (GPSSA), Irish Medical Times has learned.
26th May 2011
Aviva Health research shows alcohol still consumed excessively among Irish adults
As part of Alcohol Awareness Month, new research from Aviva Health Insurance has revealed that Irish people are spending nearly €2,000 per year on alcohol; with men spending significantly more than women, at €2,395 and €1,607 respectively.
26th May 2011
60% of those treated for drug use are teens
Heroin and tranquillisers are the most common drugs resulting in treatment after alcohol and cannabis in Cork and Kerry.
26th May 2011
Alcohol liver disease rate trebles in 12 years
The number of young people presenting with alcoholic liver disease (ALD) more than trebled over a 12-year-period, leading research experts have said.
25th May 2011
Parenting on the Frontline: Information evening with David Coleman
This FREE evening is for PARENTS of children aged 10 - 17 years.
25th May 2011
Coombe set to spearhead FAS alcohol intake project
A study has commenced in the Coombe Women’s Hospital aimed at screening women for alcohol intake in pregnancy with a view to counselling.
25th May 2011
Five facts to know about alcohol and cancer - Alcohol charity marks European Week Against Cancer
Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues, highlighted the fact that reducing the amount we drink will contribute to reducing the number of cancer cases in Ireland.
25th May 2011
The uphill battle against addiction
In the first part of a major two-part investigation into Ireland’s opioid treatment services, Aoife Connors analyses the recommendations of the review of the Methadone Treatment Protocol.
25th May 2011
Leitrim Addictions Awareness: Certificate in Addiction Studies
Certificate in Addiction Studies By NUI Maynooth in Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim.

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