HRB National Drugs Library newsletter: volume 12, Issue 3

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More children taken into care after upsurge in crack cocaine addiction.

[The ECHO] , Dennehy, Mark More children taken into care after upsurge in crack cocaine addiction. (30 Mar 2016)

‘Often by the time the patient reaches us, the alcohol damage is irreversible’.

[Irish Times] , O'Toole, Aoibhlinn M ‘Often by the time the patient reaches us, the alcohol damage is irreversible’. (29 Mar 2016)

Those big plans for injection centres and decriminalisation could now be reversed.

[thejournal.ie] , O'Connell, Hugh Those big plans for injection centres and decriminalisation could now be reversed. (28 Mar 2016)

Alcohol should not be promoted as a risk-free gateway to good cheer.

[Irish Times] , O'Morain, Padraig Alcohol should not be promoted as a risk-free gateway to good cheer. (27 Mar 2016)

Smoking weakens natural defences and increases risk of getting TB.

[Independent.ie] , O'Regan, Eilish Smoking weakens natural defences and increases risk of getting TB. (25 Mar 2016)

Case studies: Catch 22 for those who help grandkids due to family drug addiction.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Case studies: Catch 22 for those who help grandkids due to family drug addiction. (23 Mar 2016)

Apparently many studies claiming that moderate alcohol consumption is healthy are 'biased'.

[Irish Examiner] Apparently many studies claiming that moderate alcohol consumption is healthy are 'biased'. (22 Mar 2016)

Teen drug use higher in poorer Irish families.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Teen drug use higher in poorer Irish families. (20 Mar 2016)

Food watchdog warns of dangers mixing energy drinks with alcohol.

[Independent.ie] , O'Regan, Eilish Food watchdog warns of dangers mixing energy drinks with alcohol. (15 Mar 2016)

Alcohol Action Ireland response to Drinks Industry Group of Ireland statement.

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Alcohol Action Ireland response to Drinks Industry Group of Ireland statement. (15 Mar 2016)

‘Most prisoners are not violent and shouldn’t be there’.

[Irish Times] , Freyne, Patrick ‘Most prisoners are not violent and shouldn’t be there’. (14 Mar 2016)

World Health Organisation Q&A – How can I drink alcohol safely?

[Alcohol Action Ireland] World Health Organisation Q&A – How can I drink alcohol safely? (08 Mar 2016)

Irish women must be fully informed when it comes to their drinking.

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Irish women must be fully informed when it comes to their drinking. (08 Mar 2016)

‘No limit’ to new designer drugs.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac ‘No limit’ to new designer drugs. (03 Mar 2016)

Kids bombarded with alcohol messages in sport

[irishhealth.com] , Condon, Deborah Kids bombarded with alcohol messages in sport. (02 Mar 2016)

Dublin implements public sharps bins to tackle drug-related litter.

[TalkingDrugs] , Gomes, André Dublin implements public sharps bins to tackle drug-related litter. (02 Mar 2016)

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