HRB National Drugs Library newsletter: volume 12, issue 12

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Ross wants to cut drivers’ alcohol limit but fears opposition from rural TDs.

[Irish Times] , Labanyi, David Ross wants to cut drivers’ alcohol limit but fears opposition from rural TDs. (31 Dec 2016)

Drink-driving warnings ignored as arrests soar.

[Irish Examiner] , Rogers, Stephen Drink-driving warnings ignored as arrests soar. (31 Dec 2016)

Drugs warning issued in Belfast after a number of sudden deaths.

[thejournal.ie] , MacNamee, Garreth Drugs warning issued in Belfast after a number of sudden deaths. (31 Dec 2016)

Over 350,000 people died from alcohol-related cancer in just one year.

[thejournal.ie] , MacNamee, Garreth Over 350,000 people died from alcohol-related cancer in just one year. (31 Dec 2016)

Lifestyle at fault for 40% of cancers.

[Irish Examiner] , Leogue, Joe Lifestyle at fault for 40% of cancers. (30 Dec 2016)

Minister expects backlash to 'booze curtains' plan - but says it 'must happen'.

[Independent.ie] , Doyle, Kevin Minister expects backlash to 'booze curtains' plan - but says it 'must happen'. (30 Dec 2016)

Prescription drugs used in three out of every four overdoses.

[thejournal.ie] , Russell, Cliodhna Prescription drugs used in three out of every four overdoses. (30 Dec 2016)

Self exclusion and age checks - new legislation to curb gambling habits in Irish children.

[thejournal.ie] , Brennan, Cianan Self exclusion and age checks - new legislation to curb gambling habits in Irish children. (29 Dec 2016)

Nearly 4,000 prescriptions written to help reduce problem drinking.

[thejournal.ie] , MacNamee, Gareth Nearly 4,000 prescriptions written to help reduce problem drinking. (29 Dec 2016)

186 fatalities on Irish roads this year: Drivers urged not to drink and drive.

[breakingnews.ie] 186 fatalities on Irish roads this year: Drivers urged not to drink and drive. (28 Dec 2016)

Crack cocaine and synthetic cannabinoids. Concern over new drug trends in Dublin.

[thejournal.ie] , Brophy, Daragh Crack cocaine and synthetic cannabinoids. Concern over new drug trends in Dublin. (27 Dec 2016)

Study backs screening heroin users for alcohol issues.

[Irish Examiner] , Baker, Noel Study backs screening heroin users for alcohol issues. (27 Dec 2016)

More than 1,000 children contact Childline on Christmas Day with alcohol abuse at home among issues.

[Independent.ie] More than 1,000 children contact Childline on Christmas Day with alcohol abuse at home among issues. (26 Dec 2016)

Latest gangland hit shows we must do more to tackle drugs.

[Independent.ie] , Cusack, Jim Latest gangland hit shows we must do more to tackle drugs. (25 Dec 2016)

Survey identifies four types of student drinkers.

[Irish Examiner] , Baker, Noel Survey identifies four types of student drinkers. (24 Dec 2016)

It's planned the first supervised injecting facility will open in 2017. So how did we get here?

[thejournal.ie] , Duffin, Tony It's planned the first supervised injecting facility will open in 2017. So how did we get here? (24 Dec 2016)

More than half of adults in Ireland drink at a harmful level and most don’t know where to get help.

[drugs.ie] More than half of adults in Ireland drink at a harmful level and most don’t know where to get help. (23 Dec 2016)

'1 in 3 people threatened over a drug debt is your Ma' - Hard-hitting campaign targets teens.

[Independent.ie] '1 in 3 people threatened over a drug debt is your Ma' - Hard-hitting campaign targets teens. (22 Dec 2016)

Minister Marcella Corcoran Kennedy welcomes tobacco divestment by ISIF.

[Department of Health] Minister Marcella Corcoran Kennedy welcomes tobacco divestment by ISIF. (22 Dec 2016)

Gardaí given new powers to test drivers for drugs at roadside.

[thejournal.ie] , Ryan, Orla Gardaí given new powers to test drivers for drugs at roadside. (21 Dec 2016)

Women who drink two glasses of wine a night 'need liver scans'.

[Independent.ie] , Donnelly, Laura Women who drink two glasses of wine a night 'need liver scans'. (20 Dec 2016)

It’s time to smoke out the lies about cannabis.

[Irish Examiner] , Smyth, Bobby P It’s time to smoke out the lies about cannabis. (19 Dec 2016)

Spike in prison inmate deaths last year with 22 fatalities.

[Irish Times] , Smyth, Claire Spike in prison inmate deaths last year with 22 fatalities. (19 Dec 2016)

Sexual health and addiction services launch ‘G’ harm reduction resources.

[drugs.ie] Sexual health and addiction services launch ‘G’ harm reduction resources. (19 Dec 2016)

Getting to the heart of medical cannabis in Co Longford.

[Longford Leader] Getting to the heart of medical cannabis in Co Longford. (18 Dec 2016)

Garda sniffer dogs to sweep Dublin school for drugs.

[Independent.ie] , Courtney, Daire Garda sniffer dogs to sweep Dublin school for drugs. (17 Dec 2016)

Smoking bans work: evidence for health benefits.

[Health Research Board] Smoking bans work: evidence for health benefits. (16 Dec 2016)

Alcoholism alone insufficient for access to treatment, says HSE West.

[Irish Times] Alcoholism alone insufficient for access to treatment, says HSE West. (15 Dec 2016)

Illegal drugs and poor facilities in State’s mental health facilities.

[Irish Times] , O'Brien, Tim Illegal drugs and poor facilities in State’s mental health facilities. (15 Dec 2016)

Pharmacists warn of the dangers of mixing alcohol with medicines.

[Irish Pharmacist Union] Pharmacists warn of the dangers of mixing alcohol with medicines. (15 Dec 2016)

DCU’s 'indifference' to student addiction.

[Irish Times] , Hoban, Brian DCU’s 'indifference' to student addiction. (14 Dec 2016)

Health Research Board publish latest drug-related deaths figures.

[Health Research Board] Health Research Board publish latest drug-related deaths figures. (13 Dec 2016)

How many die every day here in drug-related deaths?

[Irish Examiner] How many die every day here in drug-related deaths? (13 Dec 2016)

Northern Ireland needle exchange demand up 50 per cent in five years

[The Irish News] , Madden, Andrew Northern Ireland needle exchange demand up 50 per cent in five years. (13 Dec 2016)

‘Don’t let the hidden harm of alcohol abuse define you’.

[Irish Times] ‘Don’t let the hidden harm of alcohol abuse define you’. (13 Dec 2016)

New trend called 'chemsex' causing sharp rise in STIs in Dublin.

[Irish Examiner] New trend called 'chemsex' causing sharp rise in STIs in Dublin. (13 Dec 2016)

When politicians support cannabis-based medicines they're supporting medicine, not cannabis.

[thejournal.ie] , Duffy, Ronan When politicians support cannabis-based medicines they're supporting medicine, not cannabis. (10 Dec 2016)

Forget ceol agus craic - we need to fix our problem with demon drink.

[Independent.ie] , O'Donnell, Liz Forget ceol agus craic - we need to fix our problem with demon drink. (09 Dec 2016)

EU Council adopts its position on the reform of the new psychoactive substances legislation.

[EMCDDA] EU Council adopts its position on the reform of the new psychoactive substances legislation. (09 Dec 2016)

Public ‘must wake up’ to cancer risk from excessive drinking.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Sullivan, Claire Public ‘must wake up’ to cancer risk from excessive drinking. (08 Dec 2016)

'Change is possible' - Taoiseach welcomed at Christmas tree lighting event dedicated to those who died from drug addiction.

[Independent.ie] , White, Gavin 'Change is possible' - Taoiseach welcomed at Christmas tree lighting event dedicated to those who died from drug addiction. (08 Dec 2016)

The time is right to offer patients and doctors the choice of using medicinal cannabis in line with scientific evidence.

Editorial. [Irish Times] The time is right to offer patients and doctors the choice of using medicinal cannabis in line with scientific evidence. (07 Dec 2016)

900 people in Ireland diagnosed with alcohol-related cancer every year – Sobering facts to be delivered at public talk tonight.

[Alcohol Action Ireland] 900 people in Ireland diagnosed with alcohol-related cancer every year – Sobering facts to be delivered at public talk tonight. (07 Dec 2016)

Irish Times partners with Drugs.ie for youth media awards.

[Irish Times] , D'arcy, Ciaran Irish Times partners with Drugs.ie for youth media awards. (06 Dec 2016)

Almost half of Irish people are in favour of legalising cannabis for recreational use.

[thejournal.ie] , Brophy, Daragh Almost half of Irish people are in favour of legalising cannabis for recreational use. (04 Dec 2016)

'It really changed everything for me': How magic mushrooms helped treat anxiety in cancer patients.

Associated Press. [thejournal.ie] 'It really changed everything for me': How magic mushrooms helped treat anxiety in cancer patients. (04 Dec 2016)

Seizures of illicit prescription drugs soaring.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Seizures of illicit prescription drugs soaring. (03 Dec 2016)

A darknet drug deal: Inside the internet’s secretive underbelly

[Irish Times] , Lally, Conor A darknet drug deal: Inside the internet’s secretive underbelly. (03 Dec 2016)

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