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18th July 2014
Ireland must ‘turn off the tap’ of cheap alcohol
Ireland needs to “turn off the tap of cheap alcohol to some of the most vulnerable individuals” in society, the Oireachtas Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform has heard.
18th July 2014
Health minister to take on drugs and alcohol policy
Health Minister Leo Varadkar will take up direct responsibility for the sensitive areas of drug and alcohol policy.
18th July 2014
Addiction services costing State €114m this year
Around €114 million has been allocated for addiction services for this year, according to figures released by the HSE.
16th July 2014
Moderate alcohol ups heart risk
People who consume wine and spirits even in moderation may increase their risk of developing the heart disorder, atrial fibrillation (AF), a new study indicates.
16th July 2014
Call for smokers to pay more for health insurance
The health insurance system should be changed to force people who smoke to pay more for coverage instead of targeting older people, a cancer expert has claimed.
15th July 2014
Ireland cannot afford the price of cheap alcohol in the off-trade
Alcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues, has said that calls for a reduction in excise duty on alcohol serve only vested interests, not the public health.
15th July 2014
A glass or two of alcohol a day is good for you? Think again, say scientists
A glass or two of booze is good for your heart, according to long-standing medical advice that drinkers are often fond of citing.
14th July 2014
Unhealthy living is creating ticking cancer timebomb
Shocking new cancer figures reveal how we are paying a massive price for our unhealthy lifestyle.
14th July 2014
From the US: The slow advance to getting high in the US
Buying marijuana in the United States for recreational (read: fun) purposes may be legal in two American states now but for some it is far from acceptable as security guard Mike Boyer learned to his cost.
14th July 2014
Medicinal marijuana drug means end to buying drugs on the street
The signing off of the introduction of a medicinal marijuana product, Savitex, in Ireland has been welcomed by Tom Curran, partner of the late Marie Fleming.

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