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Opinion: The first step to fixing Ireland’s alcohol problem? Fight back against the drinks industry.
[thejournal.ie] , Mercille, Julien Opinion: The first step to fixing Ireland’s alcohol problem? Fight back against the drinks industry. (30 May 2014)

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Smokers are cutting back on food to fund their craving.
[Irish Examiner] , Shanahan, Catherine Smokers are cutting back on food to fund their craving. (30 May 2014)

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E-cigarettes could save millions of lives, WHO told.
[Irish Examiner] , Hirschier, Ben E-cigarettes could save millions of lives, WHO told. (30 May 2014)

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Minister Reilly honoured at WHO recognition for his fight against harm caused by tobacco.
[Department of Health] Minister Reilly honoured at WHO recognition for his fight against harm caused by tobacco. (29 May 2014)

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Ireland has third highest drug-related fatalities.
[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Ireland has third highest drug-related fatalities. (28 May 2014)

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Record number of new synthetic drugs detected.
[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Record number of new synthetic drugs detected. (28 May 2014)

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EU agency to monitor Uruguay’s bid to legalise cannabis.
[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac EU agency to monitor Uruguay’s bid to legalise cannabis. (28 May 2014)

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New report reveals the latest drug trends in Europe: HRB compares situation in Ireland with European findings.
[Health Research Board] New report reveals the latest drug trends in Europe: HRB compares situation in Ireland with European findings. (27 May 2014)

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HSE issues new drug warning after death at Donegal party.
[Irish Examiner Breaking News] HSE issues new drug warning after death at Donegal party. (27 May 2014)

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WHO calls for higher tobacco taxes to save more lives.
[World Health Organization] WHO calls for higher tobacco taxes to save more lives. (27 May 2014)

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One dead and one in hospital with suspected drugs poisoning.
[independent.ie] , Harkin, Greg One dead and one in hospital with suspected drugs poisoning. (26 May 2014)

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Young gardai use 'station bail' to sweep up dealers.
[independent.ie] , Cusack, Jim Young gardai use 'station bail' to sweep up dealers. (25 May 2014)

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Home-made drugs are 'driving students to self-harm'.
[independent.ie] , Cusack, Jim Home-made drugs are 'driving students to self-harm'. (25 May 2014)

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Warning over lethal batch of ecstasy.
[Irish Examiner] , Rogers, Stephen Warning over lethal batch of ecstasy. (23 May 2014)

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Analysis: Potential harm caused by illegal medicines needs to be addressed.
[Irish Times] , Cullen, Paul Analysis: Potential harm caused by illegal medicines needs to be addressed. (23 May 2014)

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Newspapers not reporting alcohol’s role in deaths.
[Irish Medical Times] Newspapers not reporting alcohol’s role in deaths. (23 May 2014)

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HSE alert on deaths from stimulants.
[Health Service Executive] HSE alert on deaths from stimulants. (22 May 2014)

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Have you ever seen a friend drive under the influence of drugs? 1 in 6 have.
[thejournal.ie] Have you ever seen a friend drive under the influence of drugs? 1 in 6 have. (22 May 2014)

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Prenatal exposure to smoking linked to ADHD.
[Irish Medical Times] Prenatal exposure to smoking linked to ADHD. (22 May 2014)

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E-cigarettes can boost quitting success by 60%.
[Irish Examiner] , Ring, Evelyn and Von Radowitz, John E-cigarettes can boost quitting success by 60%. (21 May 2014)

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Prison body wants a dedicated strategy for Travellers leaving prisons.
[thejournal.ie] Prison body wants a dedicated strategy for Travellers leaving prisons. (20 May 2014)

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Publicans make 400% mark-up on minerals.
[Irish Examiner] , Kelleher, Lynne Publicans make 400% mark-up on minerals. (20 May 2014)

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Has our national lust for alcohol been cured?
[Irish Times] , McGreevy, Ronan Has our national lust for alcohol been cured? (20 May 2014)

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Methamphetamine trafficking increases, new psychoactive substances flood markets, according to new UNODC report.
[United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime] Methamphetamine trafficking increases, new psychoactive substances flood markets, according to new UNODC report. (20 May 2014)

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Working group consultation: sports sponsorship by alcohol companies.
[Department of the Taoiseach] Working group consultation: sports sponsorship by alcohol companies. (20 May 2014)

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Govt to set up new agency to tackle Dublin homelessness crisis.
[RTE News] Govt to set up new agency to tackle Dublin homelessness crisis. (20 May 2014)

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Setback for Reilly's anti-smoking crusade as PJ Carroll wins case.
[independent.ie] , Reilly, Jerome Setback for Reilly's anti-smoking crusade as PJ Carroll wins case. (18 May 2014)

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Interactive: Alcohol and me.
[Irish Times] Interactive: Alcohol and me. (17 May 2014)

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Students hospitalised after reportedly taking drug cocktail ‘Scuzz’.
[Irish Examiner] , O'Doherty, Caroline Students hospitalised after reportedly taking drug cocktail ‘Scuzz’. (16 May 2014)

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'Drunken Irish' label still a reality.
[Irish Health] 'Drunken Irish' label still a reality. (16 May 2014)

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Universal testing of Hep C/HIV piloted at SJH ED.
[Irish Medical Times] , Gantly, Dara Universal testing of Hep C/HIV piloted at SJH ED. (16 May 2014)

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Ireland has the second highest rate of binge drinking in the world.
[journal.ie] Ireland has the second highest rate of binge drinking in the world. (15 May 2014)

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Four Irish sites participate in Hep C trial.
[Irish Medical Times] , Gantly, Dara Four Irish sites participate in Hep C trial. (15 May 2014)

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Ireland’s high levels of harmful binge drinking highlighted by World Health Organisation (WHO).
[Alcohol Action Ireland] Ireland’s high levels of harmful binge drinking highlighted by World Health Organisation (WHO). (14 May 2014)

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Where does Ireland rank? World's heaviest drinking nations revealed.
[independent.ie] Where does Ireland rank? World's heaviest drinking nations revealed. (13 May 2014)

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Alcohol-related gastro problems on the rise.
[Irish Health] Alcohol-related gastro problems on the rise. (13 May 2014)

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Publicans call on the Government to tackle the promotion of cheap alcohol.
[Irish Examiner] , Purcell, Geoff Publicans call on the Government to tackle the promotion of cheap alcohol. (13 May 2014)

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Society's double standards on drug use in Ireland.
[independent.ie] , Moloney, Julia Society's double standards on drug use in Ireland. (11 May 2014)

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Opinion: A new drug trade is hiding in the underbelly of the internet.
[thejournal.ie] , Duffin, Tony Opinion: A new drug trade is hiding in the underbelly of the internet. (09 May 2014)

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Flanagan claims whistleblower links high-ranking gardaí to heroin dealing.
[Irish Examiner] , Hutton, Brian Flanagan claims whistleblower links high-ranking gardaí to heroin dealing. (09 May 2014)

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Drink deaths 'airbrushed' from papers.
[irishhealth.com] , Condon, Deborah Drink deaths 'airbrushed' from papers. (07 May 2014)

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Half of serious drugs cases result in 5-10 year jail terms.
[Irish Times] , MacCormaic, Ruadhan Half of serious drugs cases result in 5-10 year jail terms. (07 May 2014)

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Melanotan injecting survey results.
[INEF] Melanotan injecting survey results. (07 May 2014)

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Cocaine and heroin involved in majority of serious drugs cases before courts.
[thejournal.ie] Cocaine and heroin involved in majority of serious drugs cases before courts. (05 May 2014)

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Students put drunk student stereotype behind them and campaign for responsible drinking.
[thejournal.ie] Students put drunk student stereotype behind them and campaign for responsible drinking. (03 May 2014)

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Prison reports highlight overcrowding, violence and drugs issues.
[Irish Examiner] , Baker, Ted Prison reports highlight overcrowding, violence and drugs issues. (01 May 2014)

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Drugs money to form part of GDP.
[Irish Examiner]  Drugs money to form part of GDP. (31 May 2014).
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New research shows 62% support raising tobacco prices.
[Irish Cancer Society] New research shows 62% support raising tobacco prices. (31 May 2014).
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