News
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4th August 2014
Dublin drug treatment centre pilots scheme for rural clientsOne of the main rehabilitation centres for adolescent drug users in Dublin is piloting a new scheme offering one-off assessments to young people with similar issues in other parts of the country.
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4th August 2014
Teenagers - you can have a good time without consuming alcoholGeneration Y — that’s those of us who check the 25 and over box, partied through the boom on a perpetual drink fest, imbibing a record 14.3 litres of alcohol in 2001.
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1st August 2014
First sobriety ankle tag fittedThe first ankle tag that constantly monitors if an offender is still drinking has been fitted to a man for provoking violence outside a nightclub while drunk.
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1st August 2014
Memory warning for middle-aged drinkersMiddle-aged people are significantly more likely to suffer serious memory problems later in life if they have a history of problem drinking, a new study has found.
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30th July 2014
Hep C – TREAT IT, BEAT IT!Campaign Urges Resourcing Of National Hepatitis C Strategy Be Prioritised.
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30th July 2014
A glass of wine can double memory loss riskDrinking just one or two glasses of wine a day may double the risk of severe memory loss in old age.
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28th July 2014
Roscrea locals take a stand in fight against drugsDevastating effects of drugs and anti-social behaviour prompts community response in North Tipperary town.
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28th July 2014
Thousands of Irish could have this ‘hidden’ disease and not know itYou could have Hepatitis C but not know it.
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28th July 2014
World Hepatitis Day – Monday 28th July 2014World Hepatitis Day is an annual event which takes place on the 28th July and is endorsed by the World Health Organization.
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25th July 2014
Funds only for ‘no smoking’ playgroundsAll public playgrounds and recreation areas for children will have to be “no smoking” in future if they want funding.






