HRB National Drugs Library e-newsletter volume 16, issue 10

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'Ketamine is big here': why Bristol University is testing drugs for its students.

[The Guardian] , Hall, Rachel 'Ketamine is big here': why Bristol University is testing drugs for its students. (29 Oct 2020)

Cannabis plan for State-owned bogs goes up in smoke.

[Irish Times] , Hutton, Brian Cannabis plan for State-owned bogs goes up in smoke. (27 Oct 2020)

Women advised to moderate alcohol consumption over breast cancer fears.

[Extra.ie] , Costello, Emma Women advised to moderate alcohol consumption over breast cancer fears. (25 Oct 2020)

Call for drugs to be 'nationalised' and legally sold in Government-run pharmacies.

[newstalk.com] , Staines, Michael Call for drugs to be 'nationalised' and legally sold in Government-run pharmacies. (24 Oct 2020)

Learning points: Teens' alcohol attitudes are deadly serious.

[Irish Examiner] , Hogan, Richard Learning points: Teens' alcohol attitudes are deadly serious. (22 Oct 2020)

Surge in alcohol-related calls to HSE helpline.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Surge in alcohol-related calls to HSE helpline. (20 Oct 2020)

Pot of gold — Irish farmers seeking law change to get in on medical cannabis trade.

[Extra.ie] , Bruce, Helen Pot of gold — Irish farmers seeking law change to get in on medical cannabis trade. (18 Oct 2020)

Drug testing at music festivals to receive funding under Budget 2021.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Drug testing at music festivals to receive funding under Budget 2021. (16 Oct 2020)

Revenue seizures of illicit drugs surge in first half of year.

[Irish Times] , Lally, Conor Revenue seizures of illicit drugs surge in first half of year. (16 Oct 2020)

Just how widespread and pervasive is alcohol in children’s lives?

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Just how widespread and pervasive is alcohol in children’s lives? (15 Oct 2020)

Citywide pre-budget Submission.

[Citywide] Citywide pre-budget Submission. (15 Oct 2020)

Budget 2021: €4 billion to protect, reform and expand health and social care services and implement universal healthcare.

Ireland. Department of Health. [Department of Health] Budget 2021: €4 billion to protect, reform and expand health and social care services and implement universal healthcare. (14 Oct 2020)

Children as young as 15 losing 'vast amounts of money' to online gambling.

[newstalk.com] , Staines, Michael Children as young as 15 losing 'vast amounts of money' to online gambling. (13 Oct 2020)

Alcohol Action Ireland welcome NO reduction in alcohol excise duties in Budget 2021; regret alcohol’s continued affordability.

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Alcohol Action Ireland welcome NO reduction in alcohol excise duties in Budget 2021; regret alcohol’s continued affordability. (13 Oct 2020)

New Health Research Board evidence shows e-cigarettes are associated with adolescents starting to smoke tobacco cigarettes.

Health Research Board. [Health Research Board] New Health Research Board evidence shows e-cigarettes are associated with adolescents starting to smoke tobacco cigarettes. (12 Oct 2020)

No starting date set for minimum unit pricing on alcohol.

[Irish Times] , O'Halloran, Marie No starting date set for minimum unit pricing on alcohol. (12 Oct 2020)

More young people addicted to online gambling.

[Independent.ie] , Edwards, Rodney More young people addicted to online gambling. (12 Oct 2020)

The Drunkenness (Ireland) Bill 1905: ‘Needlessly offensive to every Irishman’.

[Irish Times] , Ruxton, Dean The Drunkenness (Ireland) Bill 1905: ‘Needlessly offensive to every Irishman’. (11 Oct 2020)

Vintners call for minimum unit pricing on off-licence sales 'to curb house party outbreaks'.

[thejournal.ie] , MacNamee, Gareth Vintners call for minimum unit pricing on off-licence sales 'to curb house party outbreaks'. (10 Oct 2020)

Minister McEntee launches public consultation process on Spent Convictions Policy.

[Department of Justice and Equality] Minister McEntee launches public consultation process on Spent Convictions Policy. (07 Oct 2020)

Placing restrictions now on alcohol sales is a prudent act.

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Placing restrictions now on alcohol sales is a prudent act. (07 Oct 2020)

Minister for Public Health and Wellbeing publishes guidance for drug and alcohol support groups and treatment programmes.

[Department of Health] Minister for Public Health and Wellbeing publishes guidance for drug and alcohol support groups and treatment programmes. (06 Oct 2020)

Steroid use continues to grow - despite closure of gyms and Covid lockdown.

[Independent.ie] , Schiller, Robin Steroid use continues to grow - despite closure of gyms and Covid lockdown. (05 Oct 2020)

How do we save children from a life of crime?

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac How do we save children from a life of crime? (05 Oct 2020)

Massive drug profits fuelling violence in communities.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Massive drug profits fuelling violence in communities. (02 Oct 2020)

Lack of detection equipment hampering drug-driving battle.

[Irish Examiner] , Woulfe, Jimmy Lack of detection equipment hampering drug-driving battle. (02 Oct 2020)

We need to talk about Ireland's problem with alcohol.

[RTE Brainstorm] , Martyn, Fiona We need to talk about Ireland's problem with alcohol. (01 Oct 2020)

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