HRB National Drugs Library e-newsletter volume 21, issue 4

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News

Over 1 million units of illegal medicines detained by the HPRA in 2024

[Health Products Regulatory Authority] (30 Apr 2025)

The well-being and relationships of 25-year-olds in Ireland – What CSO data tells us.

[CSO] O’Farrell, Katie (28 Apr 2025)

Minister Murnane O’Connor announces €1.89 million funding for community-based drugs services

[Department of Health] (25 Apr 2025)

Crackdown on legal semi-synthetic cannabis planned, but no public information campaign on risks

[Independent.ie] O'Regan, Eilish (25 Apr 2025)

HRB reports a continued decline in problem opioid use among younger people

[Health Research Board] (16 Apr 2025)

EASL calls on Taoiseach Micheál Martin to defend alcohol labelling regulations and put public health first

[The European Association for the Study of the Liver] (10 Apr 2025)

Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan opens Community Safety Fund 2025 for applications.

[Department of Justice] (07 Apr 2025)

Advertising zero-alcohol drinks ‘flagrant breach’ of laws, campaign group claims.

[Irish Times] Bowers, Shauna (05 Apr 2025)

Non-compliant vapes sold by over 20% of retailers inspected by HSE

[thejournal.ie] Devlin, Patricia (05 Apr 2025)

An effective and humane approach to drug policies

[Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights] (04 Apr 2025)

Reducing Ireland’s alcohol consumption a key strategy for reducing domestic violence

[Alcohol Action Ireland] (02 Apr 2025)

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