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Trafficked Asian nationals forced into drug trade are getting tougher sentences than Irish – MRCI.

[thejournal.ie] Trafficked Asian nationals forced into drug trade are getting tougher sentences than Irish – MRCI. (30 Jul 2014)

A glass of wine can double memory loss risk.

[Independent.ie] , Smith, Rebecca A glass of wine can double memory loss risk. (30 Jul 2014)

Comment: The alternative to drink is freedom from a substance that was the point of my life.

[Independent.ie] , Waters, John Comment: The alternative to drink is freedom from a substance that was the point of my life. (30 Jul 2014)

Roscrea locals take a stand in fight against drugs.

[Irish Times] , Hayes, Catherine Roscrea locals take a stand in fight against drugs. (28 Jul 2014)

A quarter of all addicts are outside the capital.

[Independent.ie] , Brady, Tom A quarter of all addicts are outside the capital. (27 Jul 2014)

My son stole my jewellery and has taken money from neighbours to pay dealers.

[Independent.ie] , O'Sullivan, Majella My son stole my jewellery and has taken money from neighbours to pay dealers. (26 Jul 2014)

Review of road deaths to assess pre-crash behaviour.

[Irish Examiner] , MacConnell, Eoghan Review of road deaths to assess pre-crash behaviour. (26 Jul 2014)

Big tobacco left gasping: But the power of addiction means it's a noxious weed that's hard to kill.

[Independent.ie] Big tobacco left gasping: But the power of addiction means it's a noxious weed that's hard to kill. (26 Jul 2014)

Opinion: For drug service reform to work, we need to be brave and innovative.

[thejournal.ie] Opinion: For drug service reform to work, we need to be brave and innovative. (25 Jul 2014)

Drink-driving offences have been cut by half in the last five years.

[thejournal.ie] Drink-driving offences have been cut by half in the last five years. (25 Jul 2014)

Health and Ireland. The data which reveals a true picture of our health.

[Irish Examiner] , Shanahan, Catherine Health and Ireland. The data which reveals a true picture of our health. (24 Jul 2014)

Funds only for 'no smoking' playgrounds.

[Independent.ie] , O'Regan, Eilish Funds only for 'no smoking' playgrounds. (24 Jul 2014)

Gardaí seized €32 million worth of drugs in 12 months.

[thejournal.ie] Gardaí seized €32 million worth of drugs in 12 months. (23 Jul 2014)

‘We don’t believe enough in the future not to stuff ourselves with what’s in front of us now’

[Irish Times] , O'Toole, Fintan ‘We don’t believe enough in the future not to stuff ourselves with what’s in front of us now’. (22 Jul 2014)

Gardai seize €64m of drugs in blitz on hundreds of crime gangs.

[Independent.ie] , Brady, Tom Gardai seize €64m of drugs in blitz on hundreds of crime gangs. (22 Jul 2014)

Northern Ireland: Social Development Minister, Nelson McCausland, has announced that he intends to change the law on the sale of alcohol.

[Northern Ireland Executive] Northern Ireland: Social Development Minister, Nelson McCausland, has announced that he intends to change the law on the sale of alcohol. (21 Jul 2014)

Tobacco giants may sue over plain packaging.

[Irish Times] , Lyons, Tom Tobacco giants may sue over plain packaging. (21 Jul 2014)

Health minister to take on drugs and alcohol policy.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Health minister to take on drugs and alcohol policy. (18 Jul 2014)

Addiction services costing State €114m this year.

[thejournal.ie] , Ryan, Susan Addiction services costing State €114m this year. (18 Jul 2014)

New Dublin weekly radio programme on addiction.

, O'Brien, Tom New Dublin weekly radio programme on addiction. (18 Jul 2014)

Ireland must ‘turn off the tap’ of cheap alcohol.

[Irish Times] , Duncan, Pamela Ireland must ‘turn off the tap’ of cheap alcohol. (18 Jul 2014)

Coroner in warning about 'super-ecstasy' following inquests.

[Independent.ie] , Naughton, Gareth Coroner in warning about 'super-ecstasy' following inquests. (18 Jul 2014)

Alcohol ads sent to vetting body up 40%.

[Irish Times] , Slattery, Laura Alcohol ads sent to vetting body up 40%. (17 Jul 2014)

Launch of Soilse report ‘Addiction recovery: a contagious paradigm’ sets out a case for a recovery-focused approach to addiction treatment.

Soilse. Launch of Soilse report ‘Addiction recovery: a contagious paradigm’ sets out a case for a recovery-focused approach to addiction treatment. (17 Jul 2014)

World Health Organisation calls for the decriminalisation of drug use.

[World Health Organization] World Health Organisation calls for the decriminalisation of drug use. (17 Jul 2014)

Moderate alcohol ups heart risk.

[irishhealth.com] , Condon, Deborah Moderate alcohol ups heart risk. (16 Jul 2014)

Publication of National Review Panel reports.

[Child and Family Agency] Publication of National Review Panel reports. (16 Jul 2014)

Ireland cannot afford the price of cheap alcohol in the off-trade.

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Ireland cannot afford the price of cheap alcohol in the off-trade. (15 Jul 2014)

Medicinal marijuana drug means end to buying drugs on the street.

[thejournal.ie] , Barry, Aoife Medicinal marijuana drug means end to buying drugs on the street. (13 Jul 2014)

Sober Ireland: What can you do in Ireland without drinking?

[thejournal.ie] , Hosford, Paul Sober Ireland: What can you do in Ireland without drinking? (12 Jul 2014)

Minister White signs new regulations to provide for cannabis-based medicinal products.

[Department of Health] Minister White signs new regulations to provide for cannabis-based medicinal products. (11 Jul 2014)

Smokers have 45pc higher risk of developing dementia.

[Independent.ie] , Pickover, Ella Smokers have 45pc higher risk of developing dementia. (10 Jul 2014)

Minister Fitzgerald welcomes successful passage of Court of Appeal Bill 2014.

Department of Justice and Equality. , Fitzgerald, Frances, Minister Fitzgerald welcomes successful passage of Court of Appeal Bill 2014. (10 Jul 2014)

UCC students more likely to have taken drugs than others.

[Irish Examiner] , English, Eoin UCC students more likely to have taken drugs than others. (08 Jul 2014)

Minister White welcomes the inclusion of a Substance Misuse Measure in the Dormant Accounts Action Plan 2014.

[Department of Health] Minister White welcomes the inclusion of a Substance Misuse Measure in the Dormant Accounts Action Plan 2014. (08 Jul 2014)

Two questions could ID problem drinkers.

[irishhealth.com] , Condon, Deborah Two questions could ID problem drinkers. (08 Jul 2014)

Sober Ireland: Your experiences with not drinking.

[thejournal.ie] Sober Ireland: Your experiences with not drinking. (06 Jul 2014)

Opinion: The Irish have strange, almost unconditional, love affair with alcohol.

[thejournal.ie] , Johnson, Jason Opinion: The Irish have strange, almost unconditional, love affair with alcohol. (06 Jul 2014)

Traders demand action against open drug use on Dublin streets.

[Irish Examiner Breaking News] Traders demand action against open drug use on Dublin streets. (06 Jul 2014)

Half of over-65s mix booze and medication, despite warnings.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Sullivan, Claire Half of over-65s mix booze and medication, despite warnings. (04 Jul 2014)

Ecstasy abuse linked to spinal artery rupture.

[Irish Examiner] , Ring, Evelyn Ecstasy abuse linked to spinal artery rupture. (04 Jul 2014)

EU rules putting focus on illegal activities.

[Independent.ie] , Kelpie, Colm EU rules putting focus on illegal activities. (04 Jul 2014)

Opinion: We need a U-turn in drug policy, from prison to treatment.

[Irish Times] , McVerry, Peter Opinion: We need a U-turn in drug policy, from prison to treatment. (04 Jul 2014)

Scientists say they can predict if teenagers will become binge drinkers.

[Irish Times] , Gleeson, Colin Scientists say they can predict if teenagers will become binge drinkers. (03 Jul 2014)

Garda drugs unit to be split in two.

Independent.ie] , Foy, Ken Garda drugs unit to be split in two. (03 Jul 2014)

Call for minimum unit pricing.

[Irish Medical Times] , Mudiwa, Lloyd Call for minimum unit pricing. (03 Jul 2014)

School-age smoking rate plunges 50% in 12 years.

[Irish Examiner] , Buckley, Dan School-age smoking rate plunges 50% in 12 years. (02 Jul 2014)

21% of Irish students aren't having sex, 70% don’t smoke and 10% don’t drink.

[thejournal.ie] 21% of Irish students aren't having sex, 70% don’t smoke and 10% don’t drink. (02 Jul 2014)

Study involving Irish teenagers finds alcohol at 14 increases binge-drinking risk.

[rte.ie] Study involving Irish teenagers finds alcohol at 14 increases binge-drinking risk. (02 Jul 2014)

Alcohol levy call in suicide battle.

[Irish Examiner] , Connolly, Shaun Alcohol levy call in suicide battle. (01 Jul 2014)

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