HRB National Drugs Library newsletter: volume 12, Issue 7

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Diversity of drugs market unprecedented, says Dr Chris Luke.

[Irish Times] , Gleeson, Colin Diversity of drugs market unprecedented, says Dr Chris Luke. (31 Jul 2016)

Elephant sedative emerges as new threat in US overdose battle.

Associated Press. [thejournal.ie] Elephant sedative emerges as new threat in US overdose battle. (31 Jul 2016)

Awareness campaign about lethal drug 600 times stronger than morphine.

[Irish Examiner] , Ring, Evelyn Awareness campaign about lethal drug 600 times stronger than morphine. (30 Jul 2016)

Gardaí and health officials brace for more deaths from synthetic heroin.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Gardaí and health officials brace for more deaths from synthetic heroin. (29 Jul 2016)

Road deaths are rising - we need to talk about young men and alcohol.

[Independent.ie] , O'Donnell, Liz Road deaths are rising - we need to talk about young men and alcohol. (29 Jul 2016)

Older people wrongly given sedative drugs - doctor.

[Independent.ie] , O'Regan, Eilish Older people wrongly given sedative drugs - doctor. (29 Jul 2016)

Young homeless the fastest growing group among destitute.

[Irish Times] , Holland, Kitty Young homeless the fastest growing group among destitute. (28 Jul 2016)

Public bins for getting rid of drugs are being rolled out up North, but could they be introduced here?

[thejournal.ie] , Fitzgerald, Cormac Public bins for getting rid of drugs are being rolled out up North, but could they be introduced here? (28 Jul 2016)

HSE supports World Hepatitis Day 2016.

[Health Service Executive] HSE supports World Hepatitis Day 2016. (28 Jul 2016)

Couples that drink together, stay together - though not drinking at all is even better.

[Independent.ie] , Moriarty, Sinead Couples that drink together, stay together - though not drinking at all is even better. (27 Jul 2016)

Department of Children and Youth Affairs: statement of strategy 2016-2018 consultation.

[Department of Children and Youth Affairs] Department of Children and Youth Affairs: statement of strategy 2016-2018 consultation. (27 Jul 2016)

'It's about helping others in my brother's memory' - Dublin star Philly McMahon on new drug addiction charity.

[Independent.ie] , Rooney, Tom 'It's about helping others in my brother's memory' - Dublin star Philly McMahon on new drug addiction charity. (27 Jul 2016)

E-cigarettes: Toxic emission level dependent on temperature, type, age of device.

[medicalnewstoday.com] , Nichols, Hannah E-cigarettes: Toxic emission level dependent on temperature, type, age of device. (27 Jul 2016)

Could Irish festivalgoers be allowed to test illegal drugs before taking them?

[newstalk.com] , Healy, Catherine Could Irish festivalgoers be allowed to test illegal drugs before taking them? (25 Jul 2016)

'Ireland is behind the times': Should cannabis be legalised for medical use?

[thejournal.ie] , Finn, Christina 'Ireland is behind the times': Should cannabis be legalised for medical use? (24 Jul 2016)

The global-market links of Ireland’s drugs scourge.

[Irish Examiner] , Colgan, Paul The global-market links of Ireland’s drugs scourge. (23 Jul 2016)

Strong evidence links alcohol to seven types of cancer.

[Irish Examiner Breaking News] Strong evidence links alcohol to seven types of cancer. (22 Jul 2016)

Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2016 is passed by the Oireachtas.

[Department of Health] Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2016 is passed by the Oireachtas. (21 Jul 2016)

Bill to legalise medicinal cannabis tabled in Dáil.

[RTE News] Bill to legalise medicinal cannabis tabled in Dáil. (21 Jul 2016)

Deliveroo launches alcohol delivery service in Ireland.

[thejournal.ie] , Sheils McNamee, Michael Deliveroo launches alcohol delivery service in Ireland. (20 Jul 2016)

Taoiseach launches North East Inner City Initiative.

[Merrionstreet.ie] Taoiseach launches North East Inner City Initiative. (20 Jul 2016)

Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland release latest Complaints Bulletin.

[Advertising Standards Authority Ireland] Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland release latest Complaints Bulletin. (19 Jul 2016)

Addiction to codeine on the rise.

[irishhealth.com] , Condon, Deborah Addiction to codeine on the rise. (19 Jul 2016)

The 'War On Drugs' is driving a global epidemic of HIV, TB and hepatitis.

[thejournal.ie] , Murphy, Darragh Peter The 'War On Drugs' is driving a global epidemic of HIV, TB and hepatitis. (15 Jul 2016)

'I know people will be fearful, but there's a crisis', says Byrne.

[Herald.ie] , Larkin, Laura 'I know people will be fearful, but there's a crisis', says Byrne. (12 Jul 2016)

Children commit 9% of all recorded crimes in Ireland.

[Irish Examiner] , McCarthaigh, Sean Children commit 9% of all recorded crimes in Ireland. (11 Jul 2016)

EU parliament vetoes energy drink ‘alert’ claims.

[Irish Examiner] , Ring, Evelyn EU parliament vetoes energy drink ‘alert’ claims. (10 Jul 2016)

Weed makes you less likely to feel rewards.

[thejournal.ie] , Hosford, Paul Weed makes you less likely to feel rewards. (10 Jul 2016)

Warning that Ireland will be flooded with new super strong Ecstasy.

[Sunday World] Warning that Ireland will be flooded with new super strong Ecstasy. (09 Jul 2016)

Our streets of shame: A haunting tour of drug-death Dublin.

[Irish Sun] , Higgins, Adam Our streets of shame: A haunting tour of drug-death Dublin. (08 Jul 2016)

Children of heavy drinkers ‘suffer in silence’.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Sullivan, Claire Children of heavy drinkers ‘suffer in silence’. (07 Jul 2016)

New law on drug dealing will criminalise 'vulnerable addicts'.

[Irish Examiner] , Loughlin, Elaine New law on drug dealing will criminalise 'vulnerable addicts'. (07 Jul 2016)

Minister Corcoran Kennedy applauds the work of young people tackling tobacco issues in their communities.

[Department of Health] Minister Corcoran Kennedy applauds the work of young people tackling tobacco issues in their communities. (07 Jul 2016)

Impact of harmful parental drinking on children highlighted by Oireachtas Cross Party Group on Alcohol Harm.

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Impact of harmful parental drinking on children highlighted by Oireachtas Cross Party Group on Alcohol Harm. (06 Jul 2016)

Austerity policies leaving poorest communities vulnerable.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Austerity policies leaving poorest communities vulnerable. (05 Jul 2016)

RSA takes aim at drink-driving in rural areas and by young .

[Independent.ie] , Melia, Paul RSA takes aim at drink-driving in rural areas and by young . (04 Jul 2016)

46pc favour internment for gangland crimes - poll.

[Independent.ie] , Cusack, Jim 46pc favour internment for gangland crimes - poll. (03 Jul 2016)

'I was shocked when I was told I had an alcohol problem. I thought I was normal'.

[thejournal.ie] , Finn, Christina 'I was shocked when I was told I had an alcohol problem. I thought I was normal'. (03 Jul 2016)

Survey reveals Irish people think Ireland has a drinking problem, but say that they personally do not.

[Joe.ie] , Roantree, Megan Survey reveals Irish people think Ireland has a drinking problem, but say that they personally do not. (02 Jul 2016)

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