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7th January 2014
Artificial cannabis created to combat osteoarthritis painAn artificial cannabis compound has been created to combat the pain of osteoarthritis.
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7th January 2014
Smokers blame stress for relapse after quittingMost smokers who relapse after quitting the habit blame stress, according to a new report.
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7th January 2014
Leading Irish psychologist warns against taking drugs for stressA leading psychologist has warned against the “over-medicalisation” of normal stress, as it can stop people tackling their problems.
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6th January 2014
‘Drunk tank’ for children turning up intoxicated at youth discoA decision by a popular under-age disco to set up a “wet zone” for inebriated children has been described as “pro-active” by a leading campaigner for responsible alcohol consumption.
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6th January 2014
Powerful play by drinks sector to block ban on sponsorship of major sporting eventsThe drinks industry engaged in a sustained effort to dissuade the Coalition from banning the sponsorship of major sporting events by drink companies, official records show.
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2nd January 2014
Tripling tobacco taxes ‘could prevent 200m early deaths’The tax boost would encourage people to quit smoking rather than switch from more expensive to cheaper brands, and help to stop young people taking up the habit, say the scientists.
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2nd January 2014
World’s first state-licensed cannabis stores open in ColoradoNew Year’s Day opening launches market eventually expected to gross $578m annually.
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1st January 2014
Weed smokers in Colorado celebrate retail industry launchMarijuana smokers in Colorado today hailed the arrival of the nation’s first recreational pot industry.
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31st December 2013
Minister for Health welcomes new HSE QUIT Campaign TV advertisementIf you want to quit, help is at hand – www.quit.ie or talk to your GP or pharmacist.
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31st December 2013
UCC tries to get to grips with the problem of alcohol use and misuse in studentsA campaign to educate people about alcohol has met with success and a certain degree of controversy