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Scotland: Minimum alcohol policy referred to European court.

[BBC News] Scotland: Minimum alcohol policy referred to European court. (30 Apr 2014)

Drug debt intimidation- towards a collective local response.

[Safer Blanchardstown] Drug debt intimidation- towards a collective local response. (30 Apr 2014)

Interim Garda Commissioner O'Sullivan vows fresh drugs crackdown after €11m haul.

[independent.ie] Interim Garda Commissioner O'Sullivan vows fresh drugs crackdown after €11m haul. (30 Apr 2014)

Gardaí to debate law on holding drunk prisoners until they sober up.

[thejournal.ie] Gardaí to debate law on holding drunk prisoners until they sober up. (30 Apr 2014)

Drinks industry urges excises rethink.

[Irish Examiner] Drinks industry urges excises rethink. (29 Apr 2014)

Cannabis not as harmful as alcohol.

[Irish Examiner] Cannabis not as harmful as alcohol. (26 Apr 2014)

Fears that “hugely irresponsible” powdered alcohol could be used to spike drinks.

[thejournal.ie] Fears that “hugely irresponsible” powdered alcohol could be used to spike drinks. (26 Apr 2014)

Survey for Irish drug services – Impact of the Psychoactive Substance Act in Ireland.

[Irish Needle Exchange Forum] Survey for Irish drug services – Impact of the Psychoactive Substance Act in Ireland. (25 Apr 2014)

Doctors not equipped to help patients quit smoking.

[Independent.ie] Doctors not equipped to help patients quit smoking. (25 Apr 2014)

E-cigarettes banned in health service facilities.

[rte.ie] E-cigarettes banned in health service facilities. (24 Apr 2014)

Smoking cannabis can cause lethal damage to heart.

[Independent.ie] Smoking cannabis can cause lethal damage to heart. (23 Apr 2014)

Former UK drugs advisor to speak at ”dream drug” heroin treatment centre.

[thejournal.ie] Former UK drugs advisor to speak at ”dream drug” heroin treatment centre. (23 Apr 2014)

Profits of tobacco smugglers are higher than court imposed fines.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Profits of tobacco smugglers are higher than court imposed fines. (23 Apr 2014)

Ireland has 9,615 methadone users but care plans needed to get them drug-free.

[thejournal.ie] Ireland has 9,615 methadone users but care plans needed to get them drug-free. (22 Apr 2014)

Almost 2,000 drivers arrested for drink driving so far this year.

[thejournal.ie] Almost 2,000 drivers arrested for drink driving so far this year. (19 Apr 2014)

Seanad passes Bill outlawing smoking in cars carrying children.

[Irish Examiner] Seanad passes Bill outlawing smoking in cars carrying children. (17 Apr 2014)

Gambling data sought in drugs prevalence poll.

[Irish Medical Times] Gambling data sought in drugs prevalence poll. (16 Apr 2014)

Northern Ireland needle exchange scheme numbers rise 50% in four years.

[BBC News Northern Ireland] , Fitzpatrick, Michael Northern Ireland needle exchange scheme numbers rise 50% in four years. (16 Apr 2014)

Call to expand drug treatment in prison.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Call to expand drug treatment in prison. (12 Apr 2014)

New study on drug use in Irish prisons shows improvement in treatment provision and support services for prisoners.

[National Advisory Committee on Drugs and Alcohol] New study on drug use in Irish prisons shows improvement in treatment provision and support services for prisoners. (10 Apr 2014)

GAA teams still top list for missed drug tests.

[Irish Times] , O'Riordan, Ian GAA teams still top list for missed drug tests. (10 Apr 2014)

Government must resist lobbying over tobacco branding.

[Irish Times] Government must resist lobbying over tobacco branding. (09 Apr 2014)

Irish women ignoring health consequences with excessive drinking at home.

[Independent.ie] Irish women ignoring health consequences with excessive drinking at home. (08 Apr 2014)

Coroner warns against ‘deadly poison’ ecstasy after fatalities.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Halloran, Georgina Coroner warns against ‘deadly poison’ ecstasy after fatalities. (09 Apr 2014)

Moves to enhance drug treatment services.

[Irish Medical Times] , Mudiwa, Lloyd Moves to enhance drug treatment services. (09 Apr 2014)

The Young: 83% of teenagers alarmed over binge drinking - Bingeing culture biggest worry of teens.

[Belfast Telegraph] , Kilpatrick, Chris The Young: 83% of teenagers alarmed over binge drinking - Bingeing culture biggest worry of teens. (08 Apr 2014)

Cork treatment centre trains addicts in resuscitation skills in effort to prevent overdose deaths.

[Irish Times] , McDonagh, Michelle Cork treatment centre trains addicts in resuscitation skills in effort to prevent overdose deaths. (08 Apr 2014)

Tackling drug abuse one generation at a time.

[Irish Times] , Wayman, Shiela Tackling drug abuse one generation at a time. (08 Apr 2014)

Irish people using cocaine less frequently, finds new research.

[thejournal.ie] Irish people using cocaine less frequently, finds new research. (08 Apr 2014)

Standardised packaging – UK moves closer.

[BMJ] Standardised packaging – UK moves closer. (07 Apr 2014)

Minimum alcohol pricing can bring our long-suffering pubs back to life.

[Independent.ie] , Harkin, Greg Minimum alcohol pricing can bring our long-suffering pubs back to life. (07 Apr 2014)

Why drug users should be decriminalised.

[Irish Times] , Mullally, Una Why drug users should be decriminalised. (07 Apr 2014)

US business lobbies urge Kenny to rethink tobacco packaging.

[Irish Times] , Beasley, Arthur US business lobbies urge Kenny to rethink tobacco packaging. (05 Apr 2014)

The voice of a child living with parental alcoholism: 'I couldn't sleep last night with their fighting and roaring'.

[Independent.ie] The voice of a child living with parental alcoholism: 'I couldn't sleep last night with their fighting and roaring'. (04 Apr 2014)

Scientists want to figure out the best way to use codeine – without getting addicted to it.

[thejournal.ie] Scientists want to figure out the best way to use codeine – without getting addicted to it. (05 Apr 2014)

40% rise in methadone clients over the decade.

[Irish Medical Times] , Mudiwa, Lloyd 40% rise in methadone clients over the decade. (04 Apr 2014)

‘Safe’ alcohol: too good to be true?

[Medical Independent] , Reilly, Catherine ‘Safe’ alcohol: too good to be true? (03 Apr 2014)

Health Committee publishes report on tobacco plain packaging Bill.

[Oireachtas] Health Committee publishes report on tobacco plain packaging Bill. (03 Apr 2014)

Doctors urge new attitude to drink.

[Irish Examiner] , Kane, Conor Doctors urge new attitude to drink. (04 Apr 2014)

Coroner warns of dangers of contaminated alcoholic drinks.

[Irish Examiner] , Maguire, Stephen Coroner warns of dangers of contaminated alcoholic drinks. (04 Apr 2014)

The treatment and rehabilitation pillars of the Drugs Strategy.

[Irish Medical Times] , Mudiwa, Lloyd The treatment and rehabilitation pillars of the Drugs Strategy. (02 Apr 2014)

Excluding key stakeholders from the campaign to tackle alcohol abuse is “misguided, counter-productive and contradictory”.

[MEAS] Excluding key stakeholders from the campaign to tackle alcohol abuse is “misguided, counter-productive and contradictory”. (02 Apr 2014)

Drinks industry puts profit before public health.

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Drinks industry puts profit before public health. (02 Apr 2014)

Opening address at the alcohol forum conference by Alex White TD.

[Alex White TD [blog]] Opening address at the alcohol forum conference by Alex White TD. (02 Apr 2014)

Half of young drivers admit to driving when drunk.

[Irish Times] , Briscoe, Neil Half of young drivers admit to driving when drunk. (02 Apr 2014)

The county with the most people seeking treatment for alcohol abuse? Waterford.

[thejournal.ie] The county with the most people seeking treatment for alcohol abuse? Waterford. (02 Apr 2014)

How glass of wine at home can turn teens into problem drinkers.

[Independent.ie] , Riegal, Ralph How glass of wine at home can turn teens into problem drinkers. (01 Apr 2014)

Irish people consumed 38 million litres of pure alcohol last year.

[thejournal.ie] Irish people consumed 38 million litres of pure alcohol last year. (01 Apr 2014)

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