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31st October 2017
Ireland fourth highest in Europe for drug death
Ireland has a death rate from drugs more than three times above the European average, according to an EU report
31st October 2017
‘Growing evidence’ backs injecting rooms; Facilities reach marginalised users and improve practi
There is “growing” evidence that drug consumption rooms are able to reach marginalised users, improve injecting practices, and reduce the visibility of public drug use, according to the EU drugs agency.
29th October 2017
Alcohol addiction worse than drug addiction in Cork/Kerry
Alcohol addiction is far more serious in Cork and Kerry than drug addiction, according to an expert from the HSE.
27th October 2017
Toll of alcohol on Ireland’s health revealed amid legislation drive
Alcohol has claimed the lives of 2,000 people since the government first began deliberating over the controversial Alcohol Bill two years ago, a leading charity has warned.
26th October 2017
UISCE Press Council Advisory Notice
The Office of the Press Ombudsman has been approached about the impact of language used in newspaper articles on the subject matter of drug-users
26th October 2017
Alcohol Bill to be reintroduced after Halloween break
The long-stalled Public Health (Alcohol) Bill, 2015, will be reintroduced in the Seanad when the House resumes after the Halloween break, the Taoiseach has confirmed.
25th October 2017
Lobby groups accused of trying to derail alcohol legislation
Health experts say Ibec and alcohol industry ‘surrogates’ trying to ‘spook’ Oireachtas members.
25th October 2017
Alcohol Health Alliance Ireland frustration at the lack of progress of Public Health Alcohol Bill
Alcohol Health Alliance Ireland today expressed its disappointment and frustration at the lack of progress of the Public Health Alcohol Bill, which they believe has been hindered by the lobbyists of the alcohol industry.
25th October 2017
One in five feel ‘guilt or remorse’ after consuming alcohol
Healthy Ireland Survey 2017 findings reveal the extent of Irish people’s drinking habits.
25th October 2017
Blathnaid Treacy launches Drugs.ie competition
RTÉ’s Blathnaid Treacy is an ambassador again for the 2018 Drugs.ie National Youth Media Awards.

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