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Three-quarters of jailed women endured violence, abuse.

[Irish Independent] , McDonald, Dearbhail Three-quarters of jailed women endured violence, abuse. (30 Jul 2013)

Survey: Almost 30% of empty cigarette packets are illegal.

[Irish Examiner Breaking News] Survey: Almost 30% of empty cigarette packets are illegal. (29 Jul 2013)

Off-sales tax could replace alcohol sports funds- VFI.

[Irish Times] , Carbery, Genevieve Off-sales tax could replace alcohol sports funds- VFI. (29 Jul 2013)

Women and alcohol.

[Alcohol Forum] , Brennan, Fiona and Timony Meehan, Anne Women and alcohol. (18 Jul 2013)

Smoking ban moves to outside schools, creches.

[Irish Independent] , Kelly, Fiach Smoking ban moves to outside schools, creches. (29 Jul 2013)

Call on ban on below cost drink sales.

[Irish Independent] , Heffernan, Breda Call on ban on below cost drink sales. (29 Jul 2013)

Alcohol is a factor in many fatal assaults, says forensic experts.

[Irish Independent] , O'Halloran, Georgina Alcohol is a factor in many fatal assaults, says forensic experts. (29 Jul 2013)

Australia's alcopops tax being examined as alternative to alcohol sponsorship.

[Irish Independent] , Sheahan, Fionnan Australia's alcopops tax being examined as alternative to alcohol sponsorship. (28 Jul 2013)

Alcohol Action Ireland urges Government to make reaching agreement on a ban of alcohol sponsorship of sports a priority.

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Alcohol Action Ireland urges Government to make reaching agreement on a ban of alcohol sponsorship of sports a priority. (29 Jul 2013)

Tobacco industry’s campaign against plain packaging is based on fear for its profits.

[Irish Times] , Reilly, James Tobacco industry’s campaign against plain packaging is based on fear for its profits. (26 Jul 2013)

Reilly aims for tobacco-free Ireland by 2025.

[Irish Examiner Breaking News] Reilly aims for tobacco-free Ireland by 2025. (25 Jul 2013)

Minimum alcohol pricing: position of Ireland.

[BBC News Scotland] Minimum alcohol pricing: position of Ireland. (25 Jul 2013)

New research shows plain packaging makes smokers 70% more likely to find cigarettes less satisfying – Minister Reilly.

[Department of Health] New research shows plain packaging makes smokers 70% more likely to find cigarettes less satisfying – Minister Reilly. (22 Jul 2013)

The problem with addiction and benzodiazepines.

[Irish Medical News] , Cahill, Niamh The problem with addiction and benzodiazepines. (23 Jul 2013)

IRFU report shows 74% decrease in international squad drug testing.

[thejournal.ie] IRFU report shows 74% decrease in international squad drug testing. (23 Jul 2013)

Community group leads fight against drugs.

[Irish Independent] Community group leads fight against drugs. (17 Jul 2013)

Illegal tobacco sellers could be given ASBOs.

[thejournal.ie] Illegal tobacco sellers could be given ASBOs. (18 Jul 2013)

Drugs misuse ‘behind 110 deaths’ in North last year.

[Irish Times] Drugs misuse ‘behind 110 deaths’ in North last year. (14 Jul 2013)

Lack of money prevents addicts seeking help.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Lack of money prevents addicts seeking help. (15 Jul 2013)

Counterfeit alcohol seized by customs in online probe.

[Irish Independent] , Brady, Tom Counterfeit alcohol seized by customs in online probe. (13 Jul 2013)

Prosecution for possession of drugs falls off.

[Irish Independent] Prosecution for possession of drugs falls off. (13 Jul 2013)

Stimulant medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ‘protects against substance use disorders’.

[Royal College of Psychiatrists] Stimulant medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ‘protects against substance use disorders’. (12 Jul 2013)

EU regulation of e-cigarettes a step closer.

[thejournal.ie] EU regulation of e-cigarettes a step closer. (2013)

Questions and answers on electronic cigarettes or electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS).

[World Health Organization] Questions and answers on electronic cigarettes or electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). (10 Jul 2013)

Cannabis drug will soon be on hand to ease MS patients’ symptoms.

[Irish Times] , Reddan, Fiona Cannabis drug will soon be on hand to ease MS patients’ symptoms. (09 Jul 2013)

Number of students seeking counselling surges.

[Irish Examiner] , Murray, Niall Number of students seeking counselling surges. (08 Jul 2013)

Republicans and loyalists linked to deadly drug.

[Irish Independent] , Cusack, Jim Republicans and loyalists linked to deadly drug. (07 Jul 2013)

No single drug responsible for deaths, says PSNI.

[Irish Times] , Meredith, Fionnola No single drug responsible for deaths, says PSNI. (06 Jul 2013)

Column: Meth is not glamorous – and nobody is immune to the tragedies it brings.

[thejournal.ie] Column: Meth is not glamorous – and nobody is immune to the tragedies it brings. (03 Jul 2013)

We are ourselves the most persistent purveyors of the image of the drinking Irish.

[Irish Times] , O'Connell, Brian We are ourselves the most persistent purveyors of the image of the drinking Irish. (03 Jul 2013)

Recommendations on alcohol ‘short sighted’.

[Irish Examiner] , McEnroe, Juno Recommendations on alcohol ‘short sighted’. (03 Jul 2013)

Rules on legal cannabis medicines ‘advanced’, says White.

[Irish Times] , Duncan, Pamela Rules on legal cannabis medicines ‘advanced’, says White. (02 Jul 2013)

Cases of drug-related intimidation reported every month.

[Irish Times] , Duncan, Pamela Cases of drug-related intimidation reported every month. (02 Jul 2013)

Study finds that 25% of adults have used cannabis.

[Irish Examiner] Study finds that 25% of adults have used cannabis. (02 Jul 2013)

Failure to implement a ban on alcohol sponsorship of sports would be a failure to protect future generations from alcohol-related harm.

Failure to implement a ban on alcohol sponsorship of sports would be a failure to protect future generations from alcohol-related harm. (02 Jun 2013)

Committee opposes ban on alcohol sponsorship.

[Irish Examiner] , McEnroe, Juno Committee opposes ban on alcohol sponsorship. (02 Jul 2013)

Initiative to tackle drug-debt bullying by dealers.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Initiative to tackle drug-debt bullying by dealers. (02 Jul 2013)

Warning on buying meds online.

[irishhealth.com] , Condon, Deborah Warning on buying meds online. (01 Jul 2013)

Ban on headshops has not stopped demand for drugs they sold.

[Irish Times] , Lally, Conor Ban on headshops has not stopped demand for drugs they sold. (01 Jul 2013)

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