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15 ways to mind your heart.

[Independent.ie] , Notaro, Vicki 15 ways to mind your heart. (29 Feb 2016)

Young people urged to talk about drugs.

[irishhealth.com] , Condon, Deborah Young people urged to talk about drugs. (25 Feb 2016)

Knowing your limits.

[Independent.ie] , Harris, Arlene Knowing your limits. (24 Feb 2016)

UK moves on alcohol to be evaluated.

[Irish Medical Times] , Culliton, Gary UK moves on alcohol to be evaluated. (24 Feb 2016)

Just 3% of heroin in Ireland is seized, says UN.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Just 3% of heroin in Ireland is seized, says UN. (23 Feb 2016)

It might be a pain but drug testing enhances the GAA.

[Irish Examiner] , Shannon, Kieran It might be a pain but drug testing enhances the GAA. (23 Feb 2016)

Tender for development of MRDATF Drug & Alcohol Strategic Plan 2017 - 2020.

[Activelink] Tender for development of MRDATF Drug & Alcohol Strategic Plan 2017 - 2020. (23 Feb 2016)

Public consultation for the 2016 evaluation of the EU Drugs Strategy and Action Plan on Drugs.

[European Commission] Public consultation for the 2016 evaluation of the EU Drugs Strategy and Action Plan on Drugs. (23 Feb 2016)

Self-harming numbers spike in people detained in custody cells [Northern Ireland].

[The Irish News] , Young, David Self-harming numbers spike in people detained in custody cells [Northern Ireland]. (22 Feb 2016)

Suburban customers who fuel gang wars.

[Independent.ie] , Meaghar, John Suburban customers who fuel gang wars. (21 Feb 2016)

Decriminalisation: Are we ready to treat addiction as an illness?

[Irish Times] , Cahill, Jack Decriminalisation: Are we ready to treat addiction as an illness? (20 Feb 2016)

Gangland violence: inner city ‘in fear’ after terror return.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Gangland violence: inner city ‘in fear’ after terror return. (19 Feb 2016)

Alcohol is a factor in one third of deaths on Irish roads.

Alcohol Action Ireland. [Alcohol Action Ireland] Alcohol is a factor in one third of deaths on Irish roads. (18 Feb 2016)

Gangland violence: Top-level intervention ‘can halt feud’.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Gangland violence: Top-level intervention ‘can halt feud’. (17 Feb 2016)

Campaigner calls for mini-Cab to target drug dealers.

[Irish Times] , Holland, Kitty Campaigner calls for mini-Cab to target drug dealers. (17 Feb 2016)

As many as 30 lives a month are saved because of the injection centre this woman co-founded.

[thejournal.ie] , Sheils McNamee, Michael As many as 30 lives a month are saved because of the injection centre this woman co-founded. (17 Feb 2016)

Majority of drug users do not report attacks - report.

[RTE News] Majority of drug users do not report attacks - report. (16 Feb 2016)

The State requires new powers to seize the gangs' money.

[Independent.ie] , O'Callaghan, Jim The State requires new powers to seize the gangs' money. (16 Feb 2016)

Medical Matters: HSE sets the right tone on risks of alcohol consumption.

[Irish Times] , Houston, Muiris Medical Matters: HSE sets the right tone on risks of alcohol consumption. (16 Feb 2016)

Health on the streets: crucial care for people without homes.

[Irish Times] , D'Arcy, Ciaran Health on the streets: crucial care for people without homes. (16 Feb 2016)

Spotted these odd-looking bins in Dublin and wondered what they’re for?

[thejournal.ie] , Brophy, Daragh Spotted these odd-looking bins in Dublin and wondered what they’re for? (13 Feb 2016)

'Almost any illegal drug available online'

[Irish Examiner] , Cahill, Ann 'Almost any illegal drug available online'. (12 Feb 2016)

Gang leaders thrive thanks to global nature of organised crime.

[Irish Times] , Lally, Conor and Gleeson, Colin Gang leaders thrive thanks to global nature of organised crime. (11 Feb 2016)

‘People are doing extremely well without any income’: Call for mini-CAB to tackle smaller drug dealers.

[thejournal.ie] ‘People are doing extremely well without any income’: Call for mini-CAB to tackle smaller drug dealers. (10 Feb 2016)

EU keeps tobacco lobbying in the shadows.

[Irish Examiner] , Cahill, Ann EU keeps tobacco lobbying in the shadows. (10 Feb 2016)

Drugs.ie ‘Let’s Talk About Drugs’ National youth media awards competition deadline extended until 31st March 2016.

[drugs.ie] Drugs.ie ‘Let’s Talk About Drugs’ National youth media awards competition deadline extended until 31st March 2016. (10 Feb 2016)

Cancer risk increased by drinking.

[Irish Medical Times] Cancer risk increased by drinking. (10 Feb 2016)

Carer grandparents feel taken for granted: study.

[Irish Examiner] , Shanahan, Catherine Carer grandparents feel taken for granted: study. (09 Feb 2016)

Public Health (Alcohol) Bill – Marketing.

Public Health (Alcohol) Bill – Marketing. (09 Feb 2016)

Ruling holds up 1,400 drink-drive prosecutions.

[Irish Examiner] , Giblin, Ruaidhrí Ruling holds up 1,400 drink-drive prosecutions. (05 Feb 2016)

EU court refers alcohol pricing law back to national court.

[Irish Times] , Murtagh, Aileen and Donnelly, Catherine EU court refers alcohol pricing law back to national court. (05 Feb 2016)

Heard the one about EU law and Irish minimum alcohol prices?

[Irish Times] , Barrett, Gavin Heard the one about EU law and Irish minimum alcohol prices? (05 Feb 2016)

Heineken rapped for drinking comments.

[Irish Examiner] , Leogue, Joe Heineken rapped for drinking comments. (04 Feb 2016)

Evidence provides robust support for smoking bans.

[Health Research Board] Evidence provides robust support for smoking bans. (04 Feb 2016)

HSE confirms 900 cases of cancer caused by alcohol annually.

[Health Service Executive] HSE confirms 900 cases of cancer caused by alcohol annually. (04 Feb 2016)

Drinkers urged to think about risks as alcohol-related deaths rocket. [UK]

[The Guardian] , Gayle, Damien Drinkers urged to think about risks as alcohol-related deaths rocket. [UK]. (03 Feb 2016)

Alcohol’s harm to others.

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Alcohol’s harm to others. (03 Feb 2016)

Alcohol industry ‘misleads’ the public, says study.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Alcohol industry ‘misleads’ the public, says study. (02 Feb 2016)

‘Dramatic rise’ in drug-related deaths, says National Family Support Network.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac ‘Dramatic rise’ in drug-related deaths, says National Family Support Network. (02 Feb 2016)

Allocation of €2.7m from the Dormant Accounts Fund to support people with disabilities and for substance abuse prevention initiatives.

Allocation of €2.7m from the Dormant Accounts Fund to support people with disabilities and for substance abuse prevention initiatives. (02 Feb 2016)

[Northern Ireland] New law prohibiting 'legal highs' hailed as milestone.

[Belfast Telegraph] [Northern Ireland] New law prohibiting 'legal highs' hailed as milestone. (02 Feb 2016)

Films showing smoking scenes should be rated to protect children from tobacco addiction.

[WHO] Films showing smoking scenes should be rated to protect children from tobacco addiction. (01 Feb 2016)

Public Health (Alcohol) Bill – Labelling.

Alcohol Action Ireland. Public Health (Alcohol) Bill – Labelling. (Feb 2016)

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