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18th February 2013
New campaign to raise needle awareness in LimerickA new campaign to make people aware of the dangers of picking up used needles is to be launched in the city.
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18th February 2013
Alcohol is now responsible for 25pc of all drug-related deathsDrug-related deaths are continuing to fall with the biggest drop among heroin users.
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17th February 2013
Even 1 drink a day boosts cancer death riskDrinking even small amounts of alcohol can increase the risk of developing cancer, a new study has warned.
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17th February 2013
Quitting Smoking? Your Pharmacist Can HelpPharmacies across Cork are encouraging smokers to ask about the support available to help them quit the habit.
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14th February 2013
‘Over 2,600’ new child NI smokersOver 2,600 children have started smoking in Northern Ireland since last August, it has been claimed.
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12th February 2013
Fast food and alcohol companies ‘using similar strategies to tobacco industry’Multinational food, drink and alcohol industries are using similar strategies to the tobacco industry to undermine public health policies, a new paper has said.
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12th February 2013
Packing in smoking ‘takes five attempts’It takes an average of five attempts to quit smoking and it can be one of the toughest battles people face during their lifetime.
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9th February 2013
Talk to Frank: Do anti-drugs adverts work?Talk to Frank is the longest running anti-drugs campaign the UK has had. But has it stopped anyone taking drugs?
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9th February 2013
Bishop divides opinion on drinkSome of the abuse poured on Des Bishop following the first episode of his latest TV series would lead a lesser man to require the services of a good stiff drink.
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7th February 2013
Drugs.ie shortlisted for Samsung Digital Media Awards 2013The drugs.ie website has been shortlisted for a Samsung Digital Media Awards 2013.