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13th November 2017
‘Previously they’d have driven off on their lunch break and used in the car. If they overdosed they
A Dublin drug project worker on her recent visit to Vancouver’s injecting centre: “Almost everyone said to me they’d be dead without the place.”
10th November 2017
City centre injection room to require planning permission
The plan for a drug injection room in Dublin city centre has suffered a setback following a decision by the city council that it will require planning permission.
10th November 2017
Now cheap drink ban – which would see wine costing at least €7.50 – faces delay over concern a
The law banning the sale of cheap alcohol looks set to be delayed until the measure is in place in Northern Ireland.
9th November 2017
Minimum alcohol pricing to be delayed until Stormont operating
Separation in shops needed as drink purchases ‘not the same as buying milk or bread
9th November 2017
People warned that small weed or cocaine habits are fuelling violent crime
A campaign to highlight the role recreational drug use plays in drug debt intimidation is set to be launched in Dublin today.
7th November 2017
Minimum alcohol pricing ‘could prevent 3 deaths a week’
Minimum unit pricing on alcohol could prevent nearly three deaths a week, bring about a reduction in crime, and reduce hospital admissions by over 4,000 per year, a health body has claimed.
6th November 2017
National Youth Media Awards competition tackles drugs issue
Prizes range from €250 to €1,000 for the best videos, posters, articles and podcasts
6th November 2017
Alcohol Bill is watered down
Small shops will be able to display a “substantial amount of alcohol” to customers after a Government climbdown.
3rd November 2017
Drinks promotions to be restricted under new legislation
Public Health (Alcohol) Bill will be debated in the Seanad next week
2nd November 2017
Finglas Addiction Support Team (FAST) launch strategic plan 2017-2020
Finglas Addiction Support Team (FAST) launched their new strategic plan 2017-2020 ‘Recovery for a better life’

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