HRB National Drugs LIbrary e-newsletter: volume 14, issue 9

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Most children in youth detention centre had lost at least one parent.

[Irish Times] Gallagher, Conor (28 Sep 2018)

Government votes against banning advertising alcohol online to children.

[Irish Examiner] (27 Sep 2018)

Irish teens drinking less but still among the worst in Europe.

[Irish Independent] O'Regan, Eilish (27 Sep 2018)

No room for complacency despite success of campaigns.

[Irish Independent] Donnelly, Stephen (27 Sep 2018)

The Irish Times view on the alcohol Bill: drinks lobby pulls out all the stops.

[Irish Times] (27 Sep 2018)

Being alert to the risks of falsified and substandard medicines.

[Irish Times] Thompson, Sylvia (27 Sep 2018)

Cancer warning labels on alcohol products will not be ditched from Public Health Alcohol Bill.

[thejournal.ie] Finn, Christina (26 Sep 2018)

'Heroin in Ireland is an economic massacre - we have to find a new solution'.

[thejournal.ie] Dyas, Grace (26 Sep 2018)

Drug-testing roll out at music festivals and nightclubs to be examined by expert group.

[thejournal.ie] Finn, Christina (26 Sep 2018)

Alcohol Bill devoid of key expert group recommendations.

[Irish Examiner] O'Keeffe, Cormac (25 Sep 2018)

Families living in fear of violence over use of crack cocaine.

[Independent.ie] Nugent, Ryan (25 Sep 2018)

Gardaí release number of drink driving arrests - 15,000 more than previously published.

[thejournal.ie] Brennan, Cianan (24 Sep 2018)

Crime gangs using car garages to smuggle drugs and valuables.

[Irish Times] Lally, Conor (24 Sep 2018)

Medical cannabis licences issued for nine patients.

[Medical Independent] Reilly, Catherine (24 Sep 2018)

‘Working-class people have become so dehumanised by this drug’.

[Irish Times] Holland, Kitty (24 Sep 2018)

Sláinte! Ireland's battle over booze.

[Irish Independent] Bielenberg, Kim (23 Sep 2018)

'Life is so much more chaotic': a day on addiction outreach in Limerick city.

[thejournal.ie] Brophy, Daragh (22 Sep 2018)

'Just warning children not to take drugs will fail': Dubs star Philly.

[Independent.ie] O'Connor, Sorcha (21 Sep 2018)

Where does Ireland rank when it comes to deaths caused by cancer, heart disease and lung disease?

[thejournal.ie] Murray, Sean (21 Sep 2018)

Call for better access to alcohol treatment services to help tackle rural homelessness.

[thejournal.ie] Ryan, Orla (19 Sep 2018)

‘My mummy didn’t wake up this morning’.

[Irish Times] Wayman, Sheila (18 Sep 2018)

Garda resourcing under spotlight as pre teens allegedly used in Ballymun drug trade.

[thejournal.ie] MacNamee, Garreth (18 Sep 2018)

Call for laws regulating home delivery of alcohol.

[Irish Times] Hilliard, Mark (17 Sep 2018)

Alcohol Action Ireland call on 13 TDs further delaying the Alcohol Bill to back better public health...

[Alcohol Action Ireland] (17 Sep 2018)

Health benefits of giving up alcohol for October versus just cutting back.

[Irish Times] Fleming, Amy (17 Sep 2018)

From Colombian cartels to grow-houses in Galway: where do Ireland's illegal drugs come from?

[thejournal.ie] McDermott, Stephen (16 Sep 2018)

'People are very afraid' - Criminals recruit children as young as 12 to sell drugs.

[Independent.ie] McCrave, Conor (15 Sep 2018)

Homeless and addiction charity says 'Ireland is facing a deepening social crisis'.

[thejournal.ie] Halpin, Hayley (14 Sep 2018)

'The invisible line': When a recreational drug habit becomes an addiction.

[thejournal.ie] Hennessy, Michelle (14 Sep 2018)

Political leaders urged to show ‘bravery’ to tackle drugs, homelessness.

[Irish Times] Holland, Kitty (14 Sep 2018)

'No magic wand to wave at drugs problem' - Byrne.

[Herald.ie] Larkin, Laura (14 Sep 2018)

Drugs survey reveals that levels of recent drug use has risen slightly.

[Department of Health] (14 Sep 2018)

Ireland faces a ‘deepening social crisis,’ warns Merchants Quay Ireland.

[Merchants Quay Ireland] (14 Sep 2018)

Dublin drug injection centre planning application set for October.

[RTE News] Kilraine, John (14 Sep 2018)

The rise of opiates: How Ireland's 'broken' health service is behind a surge in prescription painkillers.

[thejournal.ie] McDermott, Stephen (13 Sep 2018)

How one drug can make sex euphoric, but also destroy lives.

[thejournal.ie] Ryan, Orla (12 Sep 2018)

Self-help group calls on State to support drug bereavement service.

[Irish Examiner] O'Keeffe, Cormac (12 Sep 2018)

Treatment of drug users can worsen mental health issues – study.

[Irish Times] Holland, Kitty (12 Sep 2018)

SAFER CITY Ireland is set to open first ever safe injecting clinic – Tony Geoghegan discusses future of drug services in country.

[Irish Sun] Higgins, Adam (12 Sep 2018)

How the recreational user becomes the small-time dealer in the eyes of the law.

[thejournal.ie] Hennessy, Michelle (11 Sep 2018)

'People tend to start doing cocaine because it's so much more socially acceptable'.

[thejournal.ie] Mcgrath, Dominic (10 Sep 2018)

Drugs in Ireland - what did we take before, what are we taking now?

[thejournal.ie] Brennan, Cianan (10 Sep 2018)

Steep increase in Limerick steroid-users seeking needle exchange.

[thejournal.ie] Brophy, Daragh (09 Sep 2018)

An alcohol-free pregnancy is best for your baby.

[Health Service Executive] (09 Sep 2018)

Programme to support kids of mental health patients.

[Irish Examiner] Murray, Niall (06 Sep 2018)

Group wants Social Responsibility levy imposed on off-licences to combat alcohol consumption.

[Irish Examiner] (05 Sep 2018)

Drug crime rises in Dublin amid surge in consumption.

[Irish Times] Lally, Conor (05 Sep 2018)

'I have seen the increase in cocaine and alcohol addiction with the return of money. It's frightening'.

[thejournal.ie] Murray, Sean (03 Sep 2018)

Ireland's gambling epidemic: 'Find a corner and you'll be left alone 'til you're penniless'.

[thejournal.ie] Hennessy, Michelle (01 Sep 2018)

Research shows 21 people a day seek treatment for problematic alcohol use.

[thejournal.ie] McDermott, Stephen (01 Sep 2018)

'They're asking about MDMA, LSD and cocaine': Keeping people drug-safe at Electric Picnic.

[thejournal.ie] Halpin, Hayley (01 Sep 2018)

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