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20th April 2009
Limerick gets anti-drugs hotline - but it will be axed within months
The government allowed the roll-out of a crime fighting drugs initiative to continue even though a decision had already been made that it would no longer be funded.
15th April 2009
A drink or two?
Some experts believe a standard measure of wine in pubs and restaurants would help limit excessive drinking.
9th April 2009
Recession linked to crime, alcohol.
The recession may lead to higher rates of crime and alcohol consumption, it was warned today.
6th April 2009
Government plans to call time on era of cheap alcohol
The era of cheap alcohol may be drawing to a close. As drinkers brace themselves for hikes in excise duties in tomorrow’s budget, Government officials are finalising plans to tackle below-cost selling of alcohol in shops and supermarkets.
6th April 2009
Figures show rise in alcoholism among Irish teens.
Rising numbers of Irish teenagers are seeking treatment for alcoholism, with over 200 cases involving people under the age of 18 recorded during 2007 alone.
2nd April 2009
Task force chiefs threaten to quit over drugs strategy
THE heads of the country’s local drugs task forces have threatened to resign over “unacceptable”” proposals in the new National Drugs Strategy.
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1st April 2009
Harney announces ban on stimulant BZP.
The stimulant drug BZP which is promoted as a legal alternative to ecstasy and amphetamines was banned today by the Government.
1st April 2009
Alcohol and Drugs to be joined in a National Substance Misuse Strategy
Today (31 March 2009) the Government approved a combined substance misuse policy to include alcohol and drugs. This proposal was brought to Government by the Department of Community, Rural & Gaeltacht Affairs and the Department of Health & Children.
31st March 2009
Are we a nation of junkies and depressives
ON READING the latest research data from the National Advisory Committee on Drugs regarding usage of sedatives, tranquillisers and antidepressants in the 32 counties, I am reminded of two great adages - “lies, lies and damned statistics” and cynical Pilate’s famous line “what is truth?”. By Dr. Harry Barry.
30th March 2009
Drugs strategy in tatters as staff laid off.
Plans for a new national drugs strategy are in tatters after community groups withdrew from negotiations in a row with the Government over control.

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