HRB National Drugs Library e-newsletter: volume 13, issue 2

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Personal drug allowance would help injecting centre succeed.

[Irish Times] , Byrne, Derek (27 Feb 2017)

MDMB-CHMICA to be placed under control across the EU.

[European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction] (27 Feb 2017)

Inmates in Irish prisons will soon have access to e-cigarettes.

[thejournal.ie] , Hennessy, Michelle (26 Feb 2017)

Sharp rise in ecstasy and cannabis use as alcohol sales increase.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac (26 Feb 2017)

Drink-drive cases fail on missing paperwork, says judge.

[Irish Examiner], Maguire, Stephen (26 Feb 2017)

Stopping the harm: when cuts cost.

[Irish Times], O'Morain, Padraig (26 Feb 2017)

Call for local drugs task forces to be ‘adequately’ funded.

[Irish Examiner], O'Keeffe, Cormac (24 Feb 2017)

No location chosen for drug user injection centre, Dáil told.

[Irish Times], O'Regan, Michael (24 Feb 2017)

Garda accused of ‘inflating or carelessness’ in alcohol breath test data.

[Irish Times], Lally, Conor (24 Feb 2017)

Minister Byrne welcomes the release of the Regional results of the 2014/15 drugs survey.

[Department of Health] (24 Feb 2017)

Ireland’s per capita alcohol consumption increased in 2016.

[Alcohol Action Ireland] (24 Feb 2017)

16th European Federation of Therapeutic Communities (EFTC) conference, Dublin, September 2017.

[Coolmine] (23 Feb 2017)

Shane Ross to seek a free vote on new drink-driving law.

[thejournal.ie] (22 Feb 2017)

Development of an Alcohol Harm Reduction Strategy for Sligo City.

[HSE Website] (22 Feb 2017)

Scaring young people about substance use won’t work.

[Irish Times], Jones, Jacky (21 Feb 2017)

Dealers using Irish courier firms to safely ferry drugs to customers.

[thejournal.ie], MacNamee, Garreth (21 Feb 2017)

Speech by Minister Catherine Byrne at the launch of Monaghan drugs and alcohol strategy 2017-2021.

[Department of Health] (21 Feb 2017)

Over 12,400 drug users infected with Hep C, study finds.

[Irish Examiner], McCarthaigh, Sean (20 Feb 2017)

FactCheck: Do supervised injection centres reduce drug-related crime?

[thejournal.ie], MacGuill, Dan (20 Feb 2017)

Homegrown – The Cannabis Market in Ireland.

[University Observer], Park, Mary Meadbh (20 Feb 2017)

Call for senior gardaí to be at checkpoints for alcohol.

[Irish Times], Hilliard, Mark (20 Feb 2017)

FactCheck: Do supervised injection centres reduce drug-related deaths?

[thejournal.ie], MacGuill, Dan (20 Feb 2017)

Could your bottle of beer soon carry scary, cigarette-style warning labels?

[thejournal.ie], Murray, Sean (19 Feb 2017)

Caught: how online dealers are stopped from funneling drugs through our postal system.

[thejournal.ie], MacNamee, Garreth (19 Feb 2017)

FactCheck: How many detox beds are there in Ireland?

[thejournal.ie], MacGuill, Dan (19 Feb 2017)

Government responds comprehensively to Mulvey report recommendations for north east inner city.

[Merrionstreet.ie] (16 Feb 2017)

Cabinet approves legislation brought forward by Minister Shane Ross to ensure that all drivers detected drink driving receive a disqualification.

[Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport] (15 Feb 2017)

Alcohol is having a devastating impact on our young people’s mental health – Minister McEntee.

[Department of Health] (15 Feb 2017)

Open cocaine use "normalised" in Irish pubs - councilor.

[newstalk.com] (15 Feb 2017)

Three out of five people think those convicted of drink driving should get automatic ban.

[thejournal.ie], Russell, Cliodhna (14 Feb 2017)

GP warns of Xanax and prescription drugs for sale on Cork streets.

[breakingnews.ie], Murphy, Ann (14 Feb 2017)

Irish gangs recruit children as young as 11 into serious crime.

[Irish Times], O'Brien, Carl (13 Feb 2017)

Facebook page threatens vigilante strikes on drug dealers.

[Irish Examiner], English, Eoin (12 Feb 2017)

12 cans of Heineken for €20? This is how minimum pricing could affect your pocket.

[thejournal.ie], Murray, Sean (12 Feb 2017)

LISTEN: Is it time to rethink Ireland's drug policies?

[Irish Examiner] (10 Feb 2017)

Minister Harris publishes ‘milestone’ report on cannabis for medical use.

[Department of Health] (10 Feb 2017)

Killer designer drugs have arrived in Ireland: state of the nation report.

[Hot Press], Clark, Stuart (10 Feb 2017)

Ease of access 'leads to student gambling increase'.

[Irish Times], Bowers, Shauna (10 Feb 2017)

Drink drivers to get automatic ban instead of penalty points.

[Independent.ie], Bray, Allison (08 Feb 2017)

15% jump in Irish men who self-harm.

[Irish Examiner], Ó Fátharta, Conall (07 Feb 2017)

Ireland’s first Supervised Injecting Facility to provide safe harbour and medical help for chronic drug users.

[Department of Health] (07 Feb 2017)

Injecting centre reports ‘off the mark’ says senior gardaí.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac (06 Feb 2017)

Monday Interview: 'Do we let them die on the streets?' - minister backs new centre to help addicts.

[Independent.ie], O'Regan, Eilish (06 Feb 2017)

Just four detox beds for addicts aged 15 to 21.

[Independent.ie], O'Regan, Eilish (06 Feb 2017)

Three out of four inmates have drug problems.

[Irish Examiner], O'Cionnaith, Fiachra (03 Feb 2017)

Gardaí: No evidence drug linked to teen death is in circulation.

[Irish Examiner], English, Eoin (02 Feb 2017)

International Narcotics Control Board recommends international control of two fentanyl precursors.

[United Nations Information Service] (02 Feb 2017)

NAGP support Government bid to put health before profit.

[National Association of General Practitioners] (01 Feb 2017)

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