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6th May 2011
Large rise in alcoholic liver disease
In a letter published recently in the journal Alcohol and Alcoholism, HRB researchers and others have noted large increases in alcoholic liver disease (ALD) morbidity and mortality in the 13 years from 1995 to 2007.
6th May 2011
‘Alcohol warnings won’t tackle abuse’
The majority of people do not believe that Health Minister James Reilly’s plan to introduce health warnings on alcoholic drink bottles and cans will help combat alcohol abuse, according to our latest poll.
6th May 2011
Students recognised for promoting responsible drinking
Local students have received national recognition for their efforts in promoting responsible drinking.
6th May 2011
ICGP alcohol project ends due to lack of funding
The former director of the ICGP’s “Helping Patients with Alcohol Problems” project, which ended last month, has criticised the “powers that be” for only paying “lip service” to alcohol-related issues.
6th May 2011
New iPhone app to help end drugs confusion
Irish athletes afraid of accidentally failing a drugs test can now benefit from pioneering technology by the Irish Sports Council (ISC), which will ensure they no longer have any excuses.
6th May 2011
Spirit cocktail delivered ‘huge dose’
A medical expert has told a manslaughter trial that a “cocktail of mixed spirits” consumed in one go by a man who later died of alcohol poisoning could have rendered him unconscious and was a “huge dose” of alcohol.
5th May 2011
East Coast Regional Drugs Task Force: Addiction Service Tender
The ECRDTF would like to invite an addiction service to tender for the development and management of a new ECRDTF addiction service.
5th May 2011
Pair plead not guilty to Lancashire man’s alcohol death
Two men charged with the unlawful killing of an Englishman who died from acute alcoholic intoxication in Thurles three years ago have pleaded not guilty.
5th May 2011
Tallaght Drugs Task Force Education / Training Bursary Fund
Tallaght Drugs Task Force Education / Training Bursary Fund for 2011 is open to applications.
4th May 2011
Crossscare DAP: Revised version of ‘Don’t Lose the Head’ published
Crosscare Drug & Alcohol Programme have revised the Don’t Lose the Head booklet. Don’t Lose the Head is support booklet for parents and guardians when dealing with the issue of drugs and alcohol in the family.

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