HRB National Drugs Library newsletter: volume 12, Issue 6

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Criminalising drugs stigmatises addiction, says Lynn Ruane.

[Irish Times] , O'Regan, Michael Criminalising drugs stigmatises addiction, says Lynn Ruane. (30 Jun 2016)

Smithwick's will be the first Irish beer to reveal its calories.

[thejournal.ie] Smithwick's will be the first Irish beer to reveal its calories. (30 Jun 2016)

Consultation process ‘is due’ on drugs strategy.

[Irish Medical Times] Consultation process ‘is due’ on drugs strategy. (29 Jun 2016)

Still waiting for that ‘aha!’ moment.

[Irish Medical Times] , Mudiwa, Lloyd Still waiting for that ‘aha!’ moment. (29 Jun 2016)

Revealed: The shocking figures behind drink-driving in Ireland.

[Independent.ie] , Melia, Paul Revealed: The shocking figures behind drink-driving in Ireland. (28 Jun 2016)

Chemsex: how Ireland can get ahead of the curve.

[Irish Times] , McGuire, Peter Chemsex: how Ireland can get ahead of the curve. (28 Jun 2016)

Call to track the spread of diseases in prison.

[Irish Examiner] , Ring, Evelyn Call to track the spread of diseases in prison. (24 Jun 2016)

Calls to roll out family intervention programme.

[Irish Examiner] , Shanahan, Catherine Calls to roll out family intervention programme. (23 Jun 2016)

Deprivation of Dublin’s inner city.

[Irish Examiner] , Fegan, Joyce Deprivation of Dublin’s inner city. (23 Jun 2016)

GPs’ attitudes to Methadone Treatment Protocol (MTP) remain positive.

[Irish Medical Times] , Mudiwa, Lloyd GPs’ attitudes to Methadone Treatment Protocol (MTP) remain positive. (23 Jun 2016)

Minister Harris brings Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2016 before the Oireachtas.

[Department of Health] Minister Harris brings Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2016 before the Oireachtas. (23 Jun 2016)

Plan to make prescription pills illegal for drug users ‘retrograde’.

[Irish Times] , O'Halloran, Marie Plan to make prescription pills illegal for drug users ‘retrograde’. (22 Jun 2016)

New HRB report on alcohol consumption, harm and cost.

[Health Research Board] New HRB report on alcohol consumption, harm and cost. (22 Jun 2016)

Alcohol consumption’s devastating impact on Ireland’s health reflects the need for urgent action by Government.

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Alcohol consumption’s devastating impact on Ireland’s health reflects the need for urgent action by Government. (22 Jun 2016)

Royal College of Physicians of Ireland calls for the urgent enactment of the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill.

[Royal college of Physicians of Ireland] Royal College of Physicians of Ireland calls for the urgent enactment of the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill. (22 Jun 2016)

Closing drug law loophole is cash blow for gang.

[Independent.ie] , Cusack, Jim Closing drug law loophole is cash blow for gang. (19 Jun 2016)

Decriminalise all drugs says Junior Justice Minister.

[Independent.ie] , Ryan, Philip Decriminalise all drugs says Junior Justice Minister. (19 Jun 2016)

Is the government giving up on medically supervised drug injecting centres?

[thejournal.ie] , Fitzgerald, Cormac Is the government giving up on medically supervised drug injecting centres? (18 Jun 2016)

New HIV cases in injecting drug users more than doubled in 2015.

[thejournal.ie] , Fitzgerald, Cormac New HIV cases in injecting drug users more than doubled in 2015. (15 Jun 2016)

Revealed: how drink means you're less likely to wear seatbelt.

[Independent.ie] Revealed: how drink means you're less likely to wear seatbelt. (15 Jun 2016)

HSE announces expansion of effective Hepatitis C treatment.

[Health Service Executive] HSE announces expansion of effective Hepatitis C treatment. (14 Jun 2016)

Formula One puts Heineken in the driving seat.

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Formula One puts Heineken in the driving seat. (14 Jun 2016)

New laws to crack down on gangland drugs crisis.

[Independent.ie] , McCormack, Claire New laws to crack down on gangland drugs crisis. (12 Jun 2016)

Over half counterfeit drugs seized were anabolic steroids.

[Irish Examiner] , Shanahan, Catherine Over half counterfeit drugs seized were anabolic steroids. (10 Jun 2016)

Calls to solve issue of housing for drug addicts.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Calls to solve issue of housing for drug addicts. (09 Jun 2016)

A new Minister, a new policy?

[Medical Independent] , Lynch, David A new Minister, a new policy? (09 Jun 2016)

Sister of teen who died from designer drug unveiles hard-hitting poster campaign.

[Irish Examiner] , English, Eoin Sister of teen who died from designer drug unveiles hard-hitting poster campaign. (08 Jun 2016)

Plan to ban drink ads changed after job losses claim.

[Independent.ie] , Phelan, Shane Plan to ban drink ads changed after job losses claim. (08 Jun 2016)

First supervised drug injection centre set to open in Dublin this year.

[Independent.ie] , McGrath, Meadhbh First supervised drug injection centre set to open in Dublin this year. (08 Jun 2016)

Policy of 'none for the road' is the only way to tackle our motorist death figures.

[Independent.ie] , Courtney, Lorraine Policy of 'none for the road' is the only way to tackle our motorist death figures. (07 Jun 2016)

Kinahan gang sparks attention on poverty and drugs.

[Irish Times] , O'Toole, Fintan Kinahan gang sparks attention on poverty and drugs. (07 Jun 2016)

Methadone alternative to be made available to drug addicts.

[Irish Times] , Cullen, Paul Methadone alternative to be made available to drug addicts. (07 Jun 2016)

Dealer’s choice.

[Broadsheet.ie] , Barry, Joseph Dealer’s choice. (07 Jun 2016)

Plan for capital's north inner city to be headed by Minister..

[Independent.ie] Plan for capital's north inner city to be headed by Minister.. (04 Jun 2016)

Road accident death toll reveals 'devastating effect' of drinking.

[Independent.ie] Road accident death toll reveals 'devastating effect' of drinking. (02 Jun 2016)

Cases of drug addiction treatment continue to rise.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Cases of drug addiction treatment continue to rise. (01 Jun 2016)

Young people ‘guinea pigs’ for psychoactive drugs.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Young people ‘guinea pigs’ for psychoactive drugs. (01 Jun 2016)

Study shows dramatic increase in heroin deaths.

[Independent.ie] Study shows dramatic increase in heroin deaths. (01 Jun 2016)

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