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EU court to issue opinion on minimum alcohol price.

[Irish Examiner] , McCarthaigh, Sean EU court to issue opinion on minimum alcohol price. (31 Aug 2015)

Overdose strategy ‘critical’ for Ireland.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Overdose strategy ‘critical’ for Ireland. (31 Aug 2015)

GAA clubs to participate in mental health support programme.

[Irish Examiner] , Kane, Conor GAA clubs to participate in mental health support programme. (31 Aug 2015)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin urges safe spaces for drug users.

[Irish Examiner] , Connolly, Shaun Aodhán Ó Ríordáin urges safe spaces for drug users. (31 Aug 2015)

Behind every overdose there is a family that is suffering.

[thejournal.ie] Behind every overdose there is a family that is suffering. (31 Aug 2015)

New body established for addiction nurses.

[Irish Examiner] New body established for addiction nurses. (29 Aug 2015)

Students using prescription medications to ‘get high’.

[Medical Independent] , Cahill, Niamh Students using prescription medications to ‘get high’. (27 Aug 2015)

Maps reveal how much drink and drugs countries really indulge in.

[Mail online] Maps reveal how much drink and drugs countries really indulge in. (26 Aug 2015)

Increase in numbers sniffing gas.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Increase in numbers sniffing gas. (25 Aug 2015)

Opiate death risk warning.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Opiate death risk warning. (25 Aug 2015)

Oireachtas committee sought action on cigarette smuggling in 2013.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Riordan, Sean Oireachtas committee sought action on cigarette smuggling in 2013. (25 Aug 2015)

Northern Ireland hospitals paid out more than £134million on drink and drug injuries and illnesses in just five years.

[Belfastlive] Northern Ireland hospitals paid out more than £134million on drink and drug injuries and illnesses in just five years. (23 Aug 2015)

Arsenic and lead found in illegal tobacco in Cork.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Riordan, Sean Arsenic and lead found in illegal tobacco in Cork. (22 Aug 2015)

Shaun Connolly: not everyone is embracing ‘hugs and drugs’ minister

[Irish Examiner] Shaun Connolly: not everyone is embracing ‘hugs and drugs’ minister. (22 Aug 2015)

‘No safe level’ of consuming alcohol.

[Irish Examiner] , Ring, Evelyn ‘No safe level’ of consuming alcohol. (20 Aug 2015)

Cancer Society here wants research on safety of vaping.

[Independent.ie] , Brennan, John Cancer Society here wants research on safety of vaping. (20 Aug 2015)

Trade deal could put Big Tobacco's interests before public health.

[Independent.ie] , O'Meara, Kathleen Trade deal could put Big Tobacco's interests before public health. (20 Aug 2015)

Drinking every day increases cancer risk.

[Irish Examiner] , Cockerell, Jennifer and Shanahan, Catherine Drinking every day increases cancer risk. (19 Aug 2015)

Prof Frank Murray, President, says mandatory health warnings on alcohol products needed to help people make informed choices.

[Royal College of Physicians of Ireland] Prof Frank Murray, President, says mandatory health warnings on alcohol products needed to help people make informed choices. (19 Aug 2015)

Accuracy of evidence from drunk sex assault victims not affected by intoxication – study.

[Irish Times] , O'Halloran, Marie Accuracy of evidence from drunk sex assault victims not affected by intoxication – study. (18 Aug 2015)

Young drivers are failing 'morning after' spot checks.

[Independent.ie] , Bray, Allison Young drivers are failing 'morning after' spot checks. (16 Aug 2015)

The co-founder of Bebo wants to decriminalise drugs in Ireland.

[thejournal.ie] , O'Reilly, Quinton The co-founder of Bebo wants to decriminalise drugs in Ireland. (16 Aug 2015)

We've created an alcohol-soaked environment for our young people.

[Cork Independent] , Costello, Suzanne We've created an alcohol-soaked environment for our young people. (13 Aug 2015)

400,000 tablets seized as crisis deepens.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac 400,000 tablets seized as crisis deepens. (11 Aug 2015)

War on drugs long lost, says McVerry.

[Irish Times] , Hilliard, Mark War on drugs long lost, says McVerry. (10 Aug 2015)

Drug debt is now a huge issue for Irish teens, warns leading psychiatrist.

[Independent.ie] , Fegan, Joyce Drug debt is now a huge issue for Irish teens, warns leading psychiatrist. (09 Aug 2015)

'Claims that one in six breathalysed don't add up'.

[Independent.ie] , Cusack, Jim 'Claims that one in six breathalysed don't add up'. (09 Aug 2015)

Hundreds of drug-addicted babies born in Irish hospitals since 2008.

[Irish Mirror] , Fearon, Alana Hundreds of drug-addicted babies born in Irish hospitals since 2008. (07 Aug 2015)

‘Assess prisoners before early release’.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac ‘Assess prisoners before early release’. (05 Aug 2015)

Paddy Clancy: Head shops need to be banned across the border in order to save lives.

[Irish Mirror] , Clancy, Paddy Paddy Clancy: Head shops need to be banned across the border in order to save lives. (05 Aug 2015)

Three-quarters of trinity respondents to survey use drugs, with majority unconcerned about its impact.

[University Times] , Heaphy, Edmund Three-quarters of trinity respondents to survey use drugs, with majority unconcerned about its impact. (05 Aug 2015)

Despite unclear future, the drug court pushes on.

[Dublin Inquirer] , McGrath, Louisa Despite unclear future, the drug court pushes on. (05 Aug 2015)

Cannabis use by pupils ‘most prevalent in Cork’.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Cannabis use by pupils ‘most prevalent in Cork’. (04 Aug 2015)

Efforts to stop ‘labs’ making crystal meth.

[Irish Examiner] , Leogue, Joe Efforts to stop ‘labs’ making crystal meth. (03 Aug 2015)

Community group opposes plan to decriminalise drugs.

[Irish Times] , Edwards, Elaine Community group opposes plan to decriminalise drugs. (03 Aug 2015)

Huge increase in sale and supply of drugs in Dublin.

[Independent.ie] , Healy, Paul Huge increase in sale and supply of drugs in Dublin. (01 Aug 2015)

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