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18th September 2018
Cannabis remains most commonly used illegal drug in IrelandCannabis remains most commonly used illegal drug in Ireland
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18th September 2018
More than one in four people have taken an illegal drugMore than one in four people have taken an illegal drug
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18th September 2018
Experts unite to tackle heroin scourge in Limerick as paramedics react to 500 overdosesExperts unite to tackle heroin scourge in Limerick as paramedics react to 500 overdoses
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17th September 2018
Dublin drug injection centre planning application set for OctoberDublin drug injection centre planning application set for October
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17th September 2018
Alcohol Action Ireland call on 13 TDS Further Delaying the Alcohol Bill to back better public healthAlcohol Action Ireland has called on the 13 TDs from many political parties and none, urban and rural, to withdraw their proposed amendments to the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill, ahead of the forthcoming Report and Final Stages, next Wednesday.
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17th September 2018
Call for laws regulating home delivery of alcohol‘Distance selling’ alcohol to minors almost impossible to police, says report
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14th September 2018
Drugs survey reveals that levels of recent drug use has risen slightlyRecent levels of all illegal drug use have risen in Ireland by 1.9% between 2010/11 and 2014/15. Today’s findings are revealed in the study “Drug Use in Ireland and Northern Ireland”, arising from data collected in the fourth Drug Prevalence Survey.
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14th September 2018
National Drugs Forum 2018: Invitation to submit abstracts for forum workshopsThe Department of Health and the Health Research Board will host a forum to discuss how community, voluntary and statutory sectors can work together to implement the national drugs strategy. The objectives and actions of Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery are underpinned by the values of equity and partnership and a commitment to an evidence-informed approach.
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14th September 2018
Coolmine call for more investment in addiction treatmentCOOLMINE CALL FOR MORE INVESTMENT IN ADDICTION TREATMENT
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14th September 2018
Political leaders urged to show ‘bravery’ to tackle drugs, homelessnessPolitical leaders urged to show ‘bravery’ to tackle drugs, homelessness