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11th April 2011
New measures will include lower drink-driving limit and a hazard test
The current system of driver training obliges motorists to pass a theory test before they can get a learner permit.
11th April 2011
Health warnings to be put on alcoholic drink cans, bottles
The government is preparing legislation that could see manufacturers of wines, beers and spirits forced to print stark warnings of the dangers of over-consumption of alcohol on bottles, cans and all promotional material.
9th April 2011
Stars RISE to challenge of addiction drive
Singer Frances Black unveiled a stellar back-up cast as she launched a national campaign to highlight the emotional strain on families of addicts.
9th April 2011
Having a high old time
Briton Dr Norman Kerr, in 1884, asked “Is it a sin, a crime, a vice or a disease?
8th April 2011
1 in 10 male cancers caused by alcohol
Alcohol use causes almost one in 10 cancers in men and one in 33 cancers in women throughout western Europe, the results of a new study indicate.
8th April 2011
U2 and Snow Patrol help in launch of addiction organisation
U2, Snow Patrol and Christy Moore are just some of the entertainers helping to launch a new support organisation for people affected by addiction.
8th April 2011
Risk of cancer increases with every drink, research shows
One in 10 cancers in men and one in 33 cancers in women across western Europe are caused by drinking, according to new research.
8th April 2011
Long-term ecstasy use ‘raises risk of brain damage and Alzheimer’s’
Long-term Ecstasy users risk brain damage, memory loss and an increased chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease, new research suggests.
8th April 2011
Drinking over the limit ‘raises cancer risk’
A large Europe-wide study in the British Medical Journal found that one-in-10 of all cancers in men and one-in-33 of all cancers in women are caused by past or current alcohol intake.
7th April 2011
Briefings for Minister Reilly and Fitzgerald as released for FOI.
The National Drugs Strategy (interim) 2009-2016 sets out the policy framework in relation to problem drug use.

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