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On the frontline: meet the people who help the homeless.
[thejournal.ie] , Barry, Aoife On the frontline: meet the people who help the homeless. (30 Sep 2014)

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What age, where, and how many: The data on homelessness in Ireland.
[thejournal.ie] , Ryan, Nicky What age, where, and how many: The data on homelessness in Ireland. (29 Sep 2014)

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The Irish public would have to foot the bill for cheaper alcohol.
[Alcohol Action Ireland] The Irish public would have to foot the bill for cheaper alcohol. (29 Sep 2014)

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The ‘Cobh Agreement’ that saved thousands of lives.
[Irish Examiner] , O'Riordan, Sean The ‘Cobh Agreement’ that saved thousands of lives. (26 Sep 2014)

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Drug 'important therapeutic agent'.
[Belfast Telegraph] Drug 'important therapeutic agent'. (26 Sep 2014)

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Alcohol-free accommodation just might have a future in Ireland.
[University Times] , Marriott, Laura Alcohol-free accommodation just might have a future in Ireland. (26 Sep 2014)

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Our coastal waters known as Europe's drugs highway.
[Independent.ie] , Riegel, Ralph and Brady, Tom Our coastal waters known as Europe's drugs highway. (25 Sep 2014)

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PSNI hands out “Scratch and Sniff” cards to combat cannabis cultivation.
[thejournal.ie] PSNI hands out “Scratch and Sniff” cards to combat cannabis cultivation. (25 Sep 2014)

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Plain tobacco packaging ‘a success’.
[Irish Examiner] , Ring, Evelyn Plain tobacco packaging ‘a success’. (24 Sep 2014)

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€20-a-bag crystal meth floods onto city streets.
[Independent.ie] , Fegan, Joyce €20-a-bag crystal meth floods onto city streets. (24 Sep 2014)

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Four new drugs to be placed under control.
[EMCDDA] Four new drugs to be placed under control. (24 Sep 2014)

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Burning question: to vape, or not to vape?
[Independent.ie] , Fitzpatrick, Gillian Burning question: to vape, or not to vape? (23 Sep 2014)

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No need to panic, but figures contain clear message.
[Irish Times] , Lally, Conor No need to panic, but figures contain clear message. (23 Sep 2014)

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Here’s what the economic crisis did for illegal cigarettes in Ireland.
[thejournal.ie] Here’s what the economic crisis did for illegal cigarettes in Ireland. (22 Sep 2014)

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Are loose alcohol-sale laws turning Irish diners into a nation of ‘handbag drinkers’?
[thejournal.ie] Are loose alcohol-sale laws turning Irish diners into a nation of ‘handbag drinkers’? (22 Sep 2014)

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‘Prince of Pot’ on a tour of Ireland’s universities to talk about decriminalising drugs.
[thejournal.ie] ‘Prince of Pot’ on a tour of Ireland’s universities to talk about decriminalising drugs. (21 Sep 2014)

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Street homelessness could be ended in weeks, claims McVerry.
[Irish Times] , O'Halloran, Marie Street homelessness could be ended in weeks, claims McVerry. (20 Sep 2014)

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Another look at how alcohol can be more dangerous than heroin.
[thejournal.ie] Another look at how alcohol can be more dangerous than heroin. (20 Sep 2014)

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Drug contains ‘highly toxic’ chemicals.
[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac  Drug contains ‘highly toxic’ chemicals. (20 Sep 2014)

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Warning as deadly designer drug MDPV hits streets.
[Irish Mirror] , Ward, James Warning as deadly designer drug MDPV hits streets. (19 Sep 2014)

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Penal review wants drug laws eased.
[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Penal review wants drug laws eased. (18 Sep 2014)

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Judges must put reasons for jail terms in writing.
[Independent.ie] , Brady, Tom Judges must put reasons for jail terms in writing. (18 Sep 2014)

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Drunk and disorderly fines can be paid in local shop.
[Irish Examiner] , Deegan, Gordon Drunk and disorderly fines can be paid in local shop. (17 Sep 2014)

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Alcohol abuse in Northern Ireland 'costs £900m a year'.
[BBC News Northern Ireland] Alcohol abuse in Northern Ireland 'costs £900m a year'. (17 Sep 2014)

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GP highlights the dangers of ‘pass-out game’ among teens
[Irish Examiner] , O'Halloran, Georgina GP highlights the dangers of ‘pass-out game’ among teens. (17 Sep 2014)

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Higgins opens large extension of addiction centre in Dublin.
[Irish Examiner Breaking News] Higgins opens large extension of addiction centre in Dublin. (15 Sep 2014)

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We must protect our teens from dangers of cannabis.
[Independent.ie] , O'Kelly, Emer We must protect our teens from dangers of cannabis. (14 Sep 2014)

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IHF wants kids' fund in Budget 2015.
[irishhealth.com] IHF wants kids' fund in Budget 2015. (14 Sep 2014)

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Britain called on to follow Irish law on so-called legal highs.
[Independent.ie] , Grierson, Jamie Britain called on to follow Irish law on so-called legal highs. (13 Sep 2014)

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Homeless crisis set ‘to worsen’.
[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Homeless crisis set ‘to worsen’. (12 Sep 2014)

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Widespread need for detox and rehab services - report.
[Independent.ie] , O'Sullivan, Majella Widespread need for detox and rehab services - report. (12 Sep 2014)

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'Digital detox' urged to combat internet and social-media addiction.
[Irish Examiner Breaking News] 'Digital detox' urged to combat internet and social-media addiction. (12 Sep 2014)

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Curtailments in addiction service.
[Irish Medical News] , Cahill, Niamh Curtailments in addiction service. (12 Sep 2014)

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Substance abuse link to most parole cases.
[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Substance abuse link to most parole cases. (11 Sep 2014)

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Sedative raises Alzheimer’s risk: study. [Benzodiazepines]
[Irish Examiner] , Pickover, Ella Sedative raises Alzheimer’s risk: study. [Benzodiazepines]. (10 Sep 2014)

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[Young] Daily cannabis users risk health and achievement - study.
[RTE News] Daily cannabis users risk health and achievement - study. (10 Sep 2014)

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Stigma associated with mental health issues still prevalent in society.
[St Patrick's Mental Health Services] Stigma associated with mental health issues still prevalent in society. (10 Sep 2014)

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UNODC taps into maritime crime-fighting experience to tackle high seas drug smugglers.
[United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime] UNODC taps into maritime crime-fighting experience to tackle high seas drug smugglers. (09 Sep 2014)

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Drinks industry says call for tax hike ‘blunt instrument’.
[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Drinks industry says call for tax hike ‘blunt instrument’. (08 Sep 2014)

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World leaders to make bold, groundbreaking recommendations for major reform to global drug policy.
[Transform] World leaders to make bold, groundbreaking recommendations for major reform to global drug policy. (08 Sep 2014)

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E-cigarettes ‘could save thousands of lives’.
[Irish Examiner] , Pickover, Ella E-cigarettes ‘could save thousands of lives’. (05 Sep 2014)

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New research on alcohol consumption suggests that moderate drinkers have better income levels than those who do not drink.
[rte.ie] New research on alcohol consumption suggests that moderate drinkers have better income levels than those who do not drink. (04 Sep 2014)

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Drug abuse challenges in Irish prisons.
[Irish Medical News] , Cahill, Niamh  Drug abuse challenges in Irish prisons. (04 Sep 2014)

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Alcohol: Say ‘when’ sooner.
[Irish Times] , Morrissey, Janis Alcohol: Say ‘when’ sooner. (02 Sep 2014)

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Plain packs for cigarettes ‘do not hit economy’.
[Irish Examiner] , Rogers, Stephen Plain packs for cigarettes ‘do not hit economy’. (02 Sep 2014)

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