HRB National Drugs Library e-newsletter volume 16, issue 4

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HSE spent extra €700k helping people quit smoking last year.

[Irish Examiner] (30 April 2020)

Interpol warns that Irish food delivery services are being used to transport drugs during Covid-19 crisis.

[thejournal.ie], MacNamee, Garreth (30 Apr 2020)

Irish Examiner View: Gambling laws urgently needed.

[Irish Examiner] (29 Apr 2020)

Over-prescription of tablets helping to drive illicit street trade.

[Irish Times] Gallagher, Conor (28 Apr 2020)

Gardaí issue drug warning following Offaly deaths.

[RTE News] (28 Apr 2020)

Domestic violence reports up 30% in some areas since lockdown, says Garda.

[Irish Times] Lally, Conor (27 Apr 2020)

Helplines during Covid-19: ‘There is an awful lot more drinking going on at home’.

[Irish Times] Boland, Rosita (26 Apr 2020)

'Addiction doesn't stop during a pandemic, it gets worse': Methadone waiting lists virtually eliminated amid overdose fears.

[thejournal.ie] Ryan, Orla (25 Apr 2020)

Gardaí believe 'incredibly potent' cannabis on Irish streets due to shortages caused by Covid-19.

[thejournal.ie] MacNamee, Garreth (25 Apr 2020)

Over 230 sought help for gambling addictions last year.

Digital Desk Staff. [Irish Examiner] (23 Apr 2020)

Teen cannabis dealers go from oppressed to oppressor.

[Irish Examiner] O'Keeffe, Cormac (22 Apr 2020)

New project aims to frustrate gangs and lure children away from organised crime.

[Irish Times] Gallagher, Conor (20 Apr 2020)

Alcohol sales 58% higher than this time last year.

Digital Desk Staff. [Irish Examiner] (19 Apr 2020)

Ana Liffey Drug Project's Tony Duffin: "There's a desperation that could bubble over into violence with the wrong word or look".

[Hot Press] Duffin, Tony (17 Apr 2020)

Statement by the UN expert on the right to health* on the protection of people who use drugs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

[United Nations Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner] (16 Apr 2020)

Empty Dublin drives drug dealers back to the suburbs.

[Irish Times] Kelly, Olivia (14 Apr 2020)

Alcohol does not protect against COVID-19: access should be restricted during lockdown.

World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe (14 Apr 2020)

Ireland and alcohol: Have we always seen ourselves as a nation of drinkers?

[Irish Examiner] Mullally, Una (12 Apr 2020)

Psychiatrist calls for minimum age for alcohol to be raised after rise in contacts to helpline.

Digital Desk Staff. [Irish Examiner] (09 Apr 2020)

Addiction charities concerned over Covid-19 impact on services.

[RTE News] (08 Apr 2020)

Minister for Health to assist patients access their medical cannabis products during COVID-19.

[Department of Health] (07 Apr 2020)

Anti-overdose medication training aims to protect drug users.

[Irish Times] Holland, Kitty (07 Apr 2020)

A drop in demand for cocaine, a switch to cannabis: How the crisis is affecting drug crime in Ireland.

[thejournal.ie] MacNamee, Garreth (04 Apr 2020)

Doctors advised to give emergency drugs to addicts to stop withdrawal in lockdown.

[Irish Times] Gallagher, Conor (03 Apr 2020)

Don’t let your short-term crutch become a long-term drink problem.

[Irish Times] Perry, Nicola (02 Apr 2020)

Covid-19 cutting drug users and recovering addicts off from key supports.

[Irish Times] Holland, Kitty (01 Apr 2020)

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