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Illicit drug markets in Ireland
Local residents' views on illicit drug markets
Ireland's drug policy - progress in 2013
Who should decide national drug policy?
Towards UNGASS 2016
Urban and rural youth attending a treatment centre
HRB publishes drug and alcohol evidence reviews
EMCDDA's new-look best-practice portal
National Drugs Rehabilitation Framework pilot evaluated
Quality Champions Training for addiction services
From Drugnet Europe
Recent publications
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Coolmine Therapeutic Community annual report 2013
byVivion McGuire


The Coolmine Therapeutic Community (CTC) annual report for 2013 was launched by journalist and TV and radio presenter Matt Cooper, on 17 October 2014.1 The report contains reports and statistics on CTC’s services, as well as information on its strategic partners, funders and supporters.



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Cuan Mhuire Lumen Initiative
bySuzi Lyons


On 15 September 2014 President Michael D. Higgins opened the Cuan Mhuire Lumen Initiative and the newly refurbished Teach Mhuire, located in Dublin’s Gardiner Street, which provides short-term accommodation for 55 homeless men who have completed a drug, alcohol, or gambling programme and who are in early recovery.


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MQI annual review 2013
byVivion McGuire


The Merchants Quay Ireland (MQI) annual review for 2013 was launched on 11 September 2014 by the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Christy Burke.

MQI’s 17th annual review notes the continuing growth of homelessness and drug use. Whilst there is evidence of an improving economic outlook, the benefit of this improvement has not yet reached those individuals most in need.



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Ruhama annual report 2013
byMartin Keane


On 5 November 2014 at the Alexander Hotel in Dublin, Senator Ivana Bacik launched Ruhama’s annual report for 2013.1 The launch also marked the 25th anniversary of Ruhama’s work supporting women affected by prostitution and sex trafficking. Ruhama provides front-line services to these women and also advocates and lobbies for legislative and policy change to reduce the exploitation and harms associated with prostitution and sex trafficking. This article summarises the main reported activities from Ruhama’s front-line services during 2013.



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