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18th September 2012
Coroner warns of ecstasy risksThe death of a 31-year man from an ecstasy overdose has prompted a coroner to warn of the risks to life associated with the substance.
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18th September 2012
Sudafed ‘used to make crystal meth’Pharmacists are being warned to be on the alert for people buying multiple packs of certain over-the-counter drugs which are being used to manufacture crystal meth, a highly-addictive street drug.
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15th September 2012
Drug centre for mothers closes doors to new casesThe only residential drug treatment centre in the State for mothers and their young children has stopped taking new referrals and plans to close when the women residing there have completed their treatment because it can no longer fund itself.
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15th September 2012
Chemical chaos: the new drugsThe recent deaths of two men in Kinsale highlight the wide availability of new synthetic drugs. Their ingredients are often unknown to users, and their effects can be lethal
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15th September 2012
Merchants Quay sees rise in demand for drugs servicesMerchants Quay Ireland is experiencing a rise in demand for its needle exchange and drug treatment services in the Midlands.
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15th September 2012
Leading addiction specialist warns of dangers of new synthetic mixes of drugsA leading addiction specialist has warned recreational drug users that they are most at risk from dangers of new synthetic mixes.
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14th September 2012
MS patients: Cannabis-based drug move ‘fantastic’Multiple sclerosis sufferers have described the decision by the Department of Health to legislate for cannabis-based drugs as “fantastic news”.
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13th September 2012
Toxic batch could appear across the country ‘any time’Gardaí have not had any reports yet of the toxic ecstasy batch outside Cork, but warn that it could turn up at any time.
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13th September 2012
Garda warns of toxic drug ‘Mandy’The bodies of Michael Coleman and Liam Coffey were found at a house in Kinsale last Sunday.
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13th September 2012
Methanol kills 15 Czech drinkersThe Czech Republic has announced a state of emergency, saying that at least 15 people are dead and 24 have been hospitalised after drinking cheap vodka and rum laced with methanol.