HRB National Drugs Library newsletter: volume 12, Issue 4

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Unregulated, unlicensed and unsafe: Teens warned about abusing gym supplements.

[thejournal.ie] , Duffy, Ronan Unregulated, unlicensed and unsafe: Teens warned about abusing gym supplements. (30 Apr 2016)

Women prime targets of gambling websites as they escape stress and isolation.

[Independent.ie] , O'Regan, Eilish and O'Faherty, Jane Women prime targets of gambling websites as they escape stress and isolation. (30 Apr 2016)

Drink and pain medication misuse is a ‘death risk’.

[Irish Examiner] , Kelleher, Olivia Drink and pain medication misuse is a ‘death risk’. (30 Apr 2016)

Locals fear being ‘shot on way to the shops’.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Locals fear being ‘shot on way to the shops’. (30 Apr 2016)

TD: 'Don't jail people for €300 of cocaine'.

[Independent.ie] TD: 'Don't jail people for €300 of cocaine'. (29 Apr 2016)

Cork family appeals for little girl to be allowed use cannabis-based medicine.

[thejournal.ie] , Ryan, Orla Cork family appeals for little girl to be allowed use cannabis-based medicine. (29 Apr 2016)

E-cigarettes benefit smokers’ health: report.

[Irish Examiner] , Pickover, Ella and Ring, Evelyn E-cigarettes benefit smokers’ health: report. (28 Apr 2016)

Invisible police and invisible politicians are the roots of Dublin's narco terror violence.

[thejournal.ie] , Clonan, Tom Invisible police and invisible politicians are the roots of Dublin's narco terror violence. (27 Apr 2016)

Rise in detection of drink driving.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Rise in detection of drink driving. (26 Apr 2016)

Gardaí seized €36m of drugs and firearms since March 2015.

[breakingnews.ie] Gardaí seized €36m of drugs and firearms since March 2015. (26 Apr 2016)

Public consultation: Merchants Quay Ireland strategic plan 2017-2019.

[activelink.ie] Public consultation: Merchants Quay Ireland strategic plan 2017-2019. (26 Apr 2016)

Major honour for local alcohol task force.

[North County Leader] Major honour for local alcohol task force. (26 Apr 2016)

Irish efforts to reduce alcohol-related harm should not be blocked.

[EASL] Irish efforts to reduce alcohol-related harm should not be blocked. (25 Apr 2016)

Students warned over 'brain viagra'.

[Independent.ie] , O'Regan, Mark Students warned over 'brain viagra'. (24 Apr 2016)

Three suspected drug related deaths leads minister to call for action plan.

[Big News Network] Three suspected drug related deaths leads minister to call for action plan. (23 Apr 2016)

The secret and normal lives of student drug dealers in Dublin.

[University Times] , Flynn, Julianne The secret and normal lives of student drug dealers in Dublin. (22 Apr 2016)

The UN has been told to end the war on drugs.

[thejournal.ie] The UN has been told to end the war on drugs. (20 Apr 2016)

Time for new approach to drug problem, says Sinn Féin TD.

[Irish Examiner] Time for new approach to drug problem, says Sinn Féin TD. (20 Apr 2016)

Teen cannabis use ‘rises’ with liberalised laws.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Teen cannabis use ‘rises’ with liberalised laws. (19 Apr 2016)

'Ladies who lunch' get medical implants to beat cravings for wine.

[Independent.ie] , Horan, Niamh 'Ladies who lunch' get medical implants to beat cravings for wine. (18 Apr 2016)

Tougher limits on buying cold and flu drugs to combat 'Breaking Bad' crystal meth labs.

[Irish Examiner] , Leogue, Joe Tougher limits on buying cold and flu drugs to combat 'Breaking Bad' crystal meth labs. (16 Apr 2016)

A mother's eulogy for her 23-year-old daughter is helping change attitudes on the 'epidemic' of addiction.

[breakingnews.ie] A mother's eulogy for her 23-year-old daughter is helping change attitudes on the 'epidemic' of addiction. (15 Apr 2016)

Differing advice on alcohol consumption confuses drinkers globally.

[Irish Examiner] , von Radowitz, John Differing advice on alcohol consumption confuses drinkers globally. (14 Apr 2016)

Drug syringe bins may be installed across Dublin.

[Irish Times] , Holland, Kitty Drug syringe bins may be installed across Dublin. (14 Apr 2016)

Why Irish legislation on supervised injecting sites should expand beyond injecting heroin..

[TalkingDrugs] , Scheibein, Florian and Bingham, Tim Why Irish legislation on supervised injecting sites should expand beyond injecting heroin.. (13 Apr 2016)

The 5 most commonly used illegal drugs in Europe and how much they're worth.

[thejournal.ie] , Fitzgerald, Cormac The 5 most commonly used illegal drugs in Europe and how much they're worth. (10 Apr 2016)

Sports sponsorship ‘saturated’ with alcohol ads.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Sports sponsorship ‘saturated’ with alcohol ads. (09 Apr 2016)

European drug prevention prize 2016. Youth innovation in drug prevention.

[Council of Europe] European drug prevention prize 2016. Youth innovation in drug prevention. (08 Apr 2016)

Ten Irish gangs control the main import drug routes.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Ten Irish gangs control the main import drug routes. (06 Apr 2016)

Illicit trade in prescription drugs a growing problem for Dublin’s north inner city.

[Irish Times] , Freyne, Patrick Illicit trade in prescription drugs a growing problem for Dublin’s north inner city. (02 Apr 2016)

Lord Mayor launches ‘What’s in the Powder?’ campaign aimed at student population.

[drugs.ie] Lord Mayor launches ‘What’s in the Powder?’ campaign aimed at student population. (01 Apr 2016)

Regulate illegal drug market, says report.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Regulate illegal drug market, says report. (01 Apr 2016)

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