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Decision looms for Government on legalising marijuana.

[Irish Times] , McCann, Eamonn Decision looms for Government on legalising marijuana. (29 Oct 2015)

Shifting drug strategies in Ireland and the UK.

[LSE ideas] Shifting drug strategies in Ireland and the UK. (29 Oct 2015)

Families back reform of drug laws.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Families back reform of drug laws. (28 Oct 2015)

Health national lottery grants.

[Department of Health] Health national lottery grants. (28 Oct 2015)

Unbearable cost of drinking and driving.

[Independent.ie] Unbearable cost of drinking and driving. (28 Oct 2015)

Gay Byrne: Drink-driving laws need to be re-written.

[Irish Examiner Breaking News] Gay Byrne: Drink-driving laws need to be re-written. (28 Oct 2015)

Cannabis weed not really seen as a drug, say teens.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Cannabis weed not really seen as a drug, say teens. (27 Oct 2015)

40% conviction rate for drink-driving ‘simply wrong’.

[Irish Examiner] , Ó Fátharta, Conall 40% conviction rate for drink-driving ‘simply wrong’. (27 Oct 2015)

‘Students have a fairly healthy attitude to alcohol’.

[Irish Times] , Harris, Arlene ‘Students have a fairly healthy attitude to alcohol’. (27 Oct 2015)

New kits next year will detect drivers on drugs.

[Irish Times] , O'Brien, Carl and Labanyi, David New kits next year will detect drivers on drugs. (27 Oct 2015)

New alcohol treatment prog 'saves lives'.

[irishhealth.com] , Condon, Deborah New alcohol treatment prog 'saves lives'. (27 Oct 2015)

Concern over garda handling of drugs.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Doherty, Caroline and Ó Fátharta, Conall Concern over garda handling of drugs. (26 Oct 2015)

Opinion. Ciara Kelly: No cheers for our seven drunken nights.

[Independent.ie] , Kelly, Clara Opinion. Ciara Kelly: No cheers for our seven drunken nights. (26 Oct 2015)

Study confirms alcohol ups breast cancer risk.

[irishhealth.com] , Condon, Deborah Study confirms alcohol ups breast cancer risk. (26 Oct 2015)

The potent mixture of marijuana and heroin that’s destroying South Africa’s youth.

AFP. [thejournal.ie] The potent mixture of marijuana and heroin that’s destroying South Africa’s youth. (25 Oct 2015)

Foreign drug mules risking their lives for just €1,500 by smuggling cocaine in their bodies.

[Irish Mirror] , McNamee, Emma Foreign drug mules risking their lives for just €1,500 by smuggling cocaine in their bodies. (25 Oct 2015)

Early trauma blamed for kids becoming addicts.

[Irish Examiner] , Shanahan, Catherine Early trauma blamed for kids becoming addicts. (24 Oct 2015)

Minister backs ‘half-a-pill’ student campaign.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Minister backs ‘half-a-pill’ student campaign. (24 Oct 2015)

Narcotics Anonymous extends an invitation to professional workers.

[drugs.ie] Narcotics Anonymous extends an invitation to professional workers. (23 Oct 2015)

Tackling Ireland’s alcohol love affair.

[Medical Independent] , Lynch, David Tackling Ireland’s alcohol love affair. (22 Oct 2015)

Drug swallowers ‘at bottom of ladder’.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Drug swallowers ‘at bottom of ladder’. (21 Oct 2015)

Almost 1,400 drivers caught over the legal limit.

[Independent.ie] Almost 1,400 drivers caught over the legal limit. (21 Oct 2015)

Public support softer laws on drug use.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Public support softer laws on drug use. (20 Oct 2015)

Change in laws to crack down on drink-driving.

[Irish Times] , O'Brien, Carl and Roche, Barry and Labanyi, David Change in laws to crack down on drink-driving. (20 Oct 2015)

Drugs.ie ‘Let’s talk about drugs’ National youth media awards competition now open for entries.

[drugs.ie] Drugs.ie ‘Let’s talk about drugs’ National youth media awards competition now open for entries. (20 Oct 2015)

Alcohol: minimum unit pricing.

[Health Research Board] Alcohol: minimum unit pricing. (20 Oct 2015)

Relax laws on possession of drugs, urges Dáil committee.

[Independent.ie] , Ryan, Philip Relax laws on possession of drugs, urges Dáil committee. (19 Oct 2015)

A bad hangover won’t just hurt your head – it’s damaging the country as well.

[thejournal.ie] , Bodkin, Peter A bad hangover won’t just hurt your head – it’s damaging the country as well. (19 Oct 2015)

Dependent cannabis users spending €700 a week.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Dependent cannabis users spending €700 a week. (18 Oct 2015)

‘Worrying’ rise in self-harm among young boys.

[Irish Times] , Cullen, Paul ‘Worrying’ rise in self-harm among young boys. (17 Oct 2015)

Department of Health announces public consultation on revised European Tobacco Products Directive.

[Department of Health] Department of Health announces public consultation on revised European Tobacco Products Directive. (16 Oct 2015)

'Hundreds of drink-driving cases in balance' as DPP seeks leave to appeal High Court ruling.

[Irish Examiner Breaking News] 'Hundreds of drink-driving cases in balance' as DPP seeks leave to appeal High Court ruling. (16 Oct 2015)

Public to be allowed administer more emergency medicines.

[Irish Times] , Cullen, Paul Public to be allowed administer more emergency medicines. (15 Oct 2015)

Surge in new HIV cases linked to ‘snow blow’ drug use.

[Irish Examiner] , McCarthaigh, Sean Surge in new HIV cases linked to ‘snow blow’ drug use. (12 Oct 2015)

The price of cheap alcohol.

[UCD Observer] , O'Brien, Mieke The price of cheap alcohol. (12 Oct 2015)

Expert's warning over drug 15 times stronger than heroin about to hit Irish streets.

[Irish Mirror] , Gallagher, Conor Expert's warning over drug 15 times stronger than heroin about to hit Irish streets. (12 Oct 2015)

Drug tests for courts a waste of time says forensic scientist.

[Irish Times] , Murtagh, Peter Drug tests for courts a waste of time says forensic scientist. (10 Oct 2015)

Brussels must resist lobbying by the tobacco industry.

[Irish Times] , O'Reilly, Emily Brussels must resist lobbying by the tobacco industry. (10 Oct 2015)

Alcohol in primary care.

[Medical Independent] Alcohol in primary care. (09 Oct 2015)

Hopes raised for OTC naloxone.

[Medical Independent] , Lynch, David Hopes raised for OTC naloxone. (08 Oct 2015)

A shot in the arm to tackle overdose deaths.

[Medical Independent] , Lynch, David A shot in the arm to tackle overdose deaths. (08 Oct 2015)

Smokers need more support to quit.

[irishhealth.com] Smokers need more support to quit. (08 Oct 2015)

Raising awareness of foetal alcohol syndrome and its associated clinical disorders.

[Medical Independent] , Lynch, Priscilla Raising awareness of foetal alcohol syndrome and its associated clinical disorders. (08 Oct 2015)

Tackling alcohol addiction.

[Medical Independent] , Gallagher, Hugh Tackling alcohol addiction. (08 Oct 2015)

Obesity peaks, smoking below 20% but binge drinking rife.

[Irish Times] , Cullen, Paul Obesity peaks, smoking below 20% but binge drinking rife. (07 Oct 2015)

Alcohol is a hugely complex issue engrained in Irish culture.

[The ECHO] , Dennehy, Mary Alcohol is a hugely complex issue engrained in Irish culture. (07 Oct 2015)

New App for drug and alcohol professionals in Northern Ireland.

[Care Appointments] New App for drug and alcohol professionals in Northern Ireland. (06 Oct 2015)

Here's why pregnant women are being told to 'avoid alcohol completely'.

[Irish Examiner] Here's why pregnant women are being told to 'avoid alcohol completely'. (06 Oct 2015)

Consultation launched to change alcohol licensing laws for outdoor stadiums in Northern Ireland.

[Belfast Telegraph] , Williamson, Claire Consultation launched to change alcohol licensing laws for outdoor stadiums in Northern Ireland. (06 Oct 2015)

‘Players forced to retire are two & a half times more likely to report mental health problems’.

[thejournal.ie] , O'Callaghan, Eoin ‘Players forced to retire are two & a half times more likely to report mental health problems’. (03 Oct 2015)

90 visitors arrested for smuggling drugs into prisons.

[rte.ie] 90 visitors arrested for smuggling drugs into prisons. (02 Oct 2015)

Events for November

[Dublin Business School] Women and addiction conference. (13 Nov 2015)

[Midlands Regional Drugs and Alcohol Task Force] A cannabis conference - The facts about cannabis. (09 Nov 2015) and A cannabis seminar: the essential things you need to know in Primary Care. (09 Nov 2015)

All events

Department working on new Drugs Strategy

[Irish Medical Times] Mudiwa, Lloyd Department working on new Drugs Strategy. (30 Oct 2015)

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