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11th January 2016
Sinn Féin TD Jonathan O’ Brien discusses the pain and regret of being big brother to a heroin addTwelve months on from an angry Dáil confrontation over his younger brother’s heroin addiction and homelessness, Sinn Féin TD Jonathan O’ Brien tells Political Reporter Fiachra Ó Cionnaith how addicts around the country — and their families — need ongoing support to cope with their illness
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8th January 2016
Revealed: Where does Ireland rate on the list of the world’s booziest countries?Ireland rates 11th on a list of the world’s booziest countries
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8th January 2016
Documentary on Newstalk: Decriminalising AddictionShould we treat addiction as a health issue, rather than a criminal matter?
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8th January 2016
A group of Cork students have designed an app that tells if a drink has been spikedTheir app – which is at an advanced stage of design – could be used to test drinks at any pub, club or party
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8th January 2016
Warning on recreational abuse of prescription drug pregabalin normally used to treat epilepsyA study indicates that misuse of prescription drug pregabalin, typically used to treat epilepsy and anxiety, among drug users is a “serious emerging issue”.
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8th January 2016
Think red wine is good for your health? Think againRed wine’s supposed health benefits have been rubbished by British government experts rewriting the rule book on alcohol consumption, according to reports.
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7th January 2016
Dry January: Are there any real benefits?Banishing the booze in the weeks after Christmas has become very popular in recent years. But are you giving your health a boost, or just fooling yourself?
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7th January 2016
Healy Rae on drink driving, ‘If a person goes out and has a little drink, they’re hurting no oneHe added that people are surviving accidents now because cars are improving.
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6th January 2016
Drink-drivers escape conviction regardless of how data is readAnalysis: Many cases fall by wayside before proceeding to a hearing or are struck out
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6th January 2016
Garda drug units hit hard in staffing cutsOverall manpower reduced by 30% in four years even as the drugs trade grows in size and profitability
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