HRB National Drugs Library e-newsletter: volume 13, issue 10

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‘Growing evidence’ backs injecting rooms; Facilities reach marginalised users and improve practices.

[Irish Examiner] O'Keeffe, Cormac (31 Oct 2017)

Ireland fourth highest in Europe for drug deaths.

[Irish Examiner] O'Keeffe, Cormac,(31 Oct 2017)

Almost 800 drug seizures in prisons this year.

[Irish Examiner] Rogers, Stephen (30 Oct 2017)

How tobacco firms keep smokers hooked.

[Independent.ie] Hayhurst, Claire (30 Oct 2017)

This scientist wants to turn Ireland into 'a central hub' for medical cannabis.

[thejournal.ie], McMahon, Conor (30 Oct 2017)

Some of us would rather die than call ourselves the A-word.

[Independent.ie], Lynch, Declan (29 Oct 2017)

Middle-aged people who have two drinks a day increase risk of stroke by more than a third says the Irish Heart Foundation.

Moran, Barry (29 Oct 2017)

HSE 'closely monitoring' rogue batch of deadly UFO pills after teen dies of suspected overdose.

[Independent.ie] (28 Oct 2017)

Donald Trump declares US opioid crisis a nationwide emergency.

Press Association. [Independent.ie] (27 Oct 2017)

Toll of alcohol on Ireland's health revealed amid legislation drive.

Press Association [Independent.ie] (27 Oct 2017)

Life newsletter: What are the health risks of tanning injections?

[Independent.ie], Grant, Jennifer (26 Oct 2017)

Alcohol Bill to be reintroduced after Halloween break.

[Irish Times], O'Halloran, Marie (26 Oct 2017)

Alcohol Action Ireland express cautious optimism for the enactment of the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill.

[Alcohol Action Ireland] (26 Oct 2017)

We need to judge alcohol producers by what they do, not what they say.

[EU2017.EE] McKee, Martin (26 Oct 2017)

Small shops exempt from alcohol display rule.

[Irish Examiner], McEnroe, Juno (25 Oct 2017)

One in five feel ‘guilt or remorse’ after consuming alcohol.

[Irish Times], Power, Jack (25 Oct 2017)

Pill testing kits, chill-out rooms and free water: How to reduce harm from taking drugs in nightclubs.

[thejournal.ie], Fitzgerald, Cormac (25 Oct 2017)

Alcohol addiction worse than drug addiction in Cork/Kerry.

[Irish Examiner], O'Riordan, Sean (24 Oct 2017)

Landlords use antisocial behaviour ‘excuse’ to evict young addicts’ families.

[Irish Examiner], Baker, Noel (24 Oct 2017)

Consultants drink more often, but trainees likely to 'binge'.

[Independent.ie], O'Regan, Eilish (24 Oct 2017)

Minister Catherine Byrne launches third annual Healthy Ireland Survey.

[Department of Health] (24 Oct 2017)

Homeless at ‘extraordinary risk of suicide and self-harm’.

[Irish Medical Times] (24 Oct 2017)

Alcohol Health Alliance Ireland expresses disappointment and frustration at the lack of progress of the Public Health Alcohol Bill.

[Alcohol Action Ireland] (24 Oct 2017)

Lobby groups accused of trying to derail alcohol legislation.

[Irish Times] Edwards, Elaine (24 Oct 2017)

Talk early and often to kids about dangers.

[Irish Times], Sharry, John (23 Oct 2017)

Irish Government urged to give green light to special implants that can help addicts stave off cravings.

[Irish Sun] Higgins, Adam (23 Oct 2017)

Judge won’t reject drink-drive cases.

[Irish Examiner], Maguire, Stephen (20 Oct 2017)

The HSE is considering operating Dublin's new drug injection centre itself.

[RTE News] (20 Oct 2017)

Special report: The US opioid epidemic.

[RTE News] (20 Oct 2017)

Young are biggest binge-drinkers in the EU - but people live longer.

[Independent.ie], Lynott, Laura (19 Oct 2017)

The National Suicide Research foundation supports the enactment of the public health alcohol bill.

[National Suicide Research Foundation] (19 Oct 2017)

No public health policy has 'been designed with the homeless population specifically in mind'.

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

Public Health Alcohol policy must be protected from distortion by vested interests.

[Alcohol Action Ireland] (17 Oct 2017)

Industry and health advocate views on alcohol bill ‘not on par’.

[Irish Examiner], O'Keeffe, Cormac (17 Oct 2017)

‘Zero tolerance’by gangs to all drug debt.

[Irish Examiner], O'Keeffe, Cormac (16 Oct 2017)

‘Step-down’ facility for female offenders.

[Irish Examiner], O'Keeffe, Cormac (14 Oct 2017)

Significant rise in homeless methadone recipients.

[Medical Independent], Reilly, Catherine (14 Oct 2017)

We took to the streets of Dublin with a Garda roadside drug testing kit.

Road Safety Authority. [thejournal.ie] (13 Oct 2017)

Drug decriminalization in Ireland, a step forward or a step back?

[University Observer], Cook, Des (13 Oct 2017)

New midland drug and alcohol problem service having an 'impact' in Laois and other counties.

[Leinster Express], Ganly, Conor (13 Oct 2017)

'I was a lone parent and drink became my friend' - Women open up about their relationship with alcohol.

[Independent.ie], Smith, Denise (12 Oct 2017)

Better access, more help for families and more supports for disability, mental health, and older and vulnerable people, in Budget 2018.

[Department of Health] (11 Oct 2017)

80% of Cork homeless saw abuse or substance misuse as children.

[Irish Examiner], Baker, Noel (10 Oct 2017)

Teenagers now using illegal steroids in bid to 'bulk up.

[Independent.ie] (10 Oct 2017)

'It reduces stress': This programme is helping teachers support children with behavioural difficulties.

[thejournal.ie], Halpin, Hayley (10 Oct 2017)

Can a detention centre turn around the lives of young offenders?

[Irish Times], Wayman, Sheila (10 Oct 2017)

11,000 drug seizures in Irish prisons in seven years.

[Irish Times], Fagan, Maresa (09 Oct 2017)

'It doesn't make sense to isolate people further': Is prison the best solution to crime in Ireland?

[thejournal.ie] Hennessy, Michelle (07 Oct 2017)

Seized oncology medications were aimed at bodybuilders.

[Medical Independent] Reilly, Catherine (05 Oct 2017)

Remember the proposed 'booze curtains'? Smaller shops have won the battle against them.

[Independent.ie], O'Regan, Eilish (04 Oct 2017)

Editorial. Lobbying Act: lifting the lid on a hidden sphere.

[Irish Times] (04 Oct 2017)

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