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3rd February 2012
Average alcohol consumption falling, says reportThe average alcohol consumption per person fell in the last decade to 12 litres per year – 17 per cent below the 2001 peak, according to an industry report.
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2nd February 2012
Community Group Launches Drugs Media AwardsDrug education in schools and the real price of underage drinking are the two themes that take centre stage in the sixth annual “Let’s Talk About Drugs” National Media Awards competition.
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2nd February 2012
Cannabis extracts may slow MS developmentA doctor who has treated a child as young as two for multiple sclerosis is hopeful the results of a clinical trial will show cannabis plant extracts may help slow the development of disability.
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1st February 2012
Preventing students becoming problem drinkersTargeting students in their first week of college is critical in preventing them from becoming heavy drinkers in later life.
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31st January 2012
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime Youth Facebook InitiativeUNODC has set up a Facebook page to connect youth from around the globe to become active in their schools, communities and youth groups for the prevention of substance abuse.
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30th January 2012
Impact of drink pricing questionedIntroducing minimum pricing for alcohol would not target problem drinkers and would hit jobs and trade, a pro-business economics consultancy said.
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30th January 2012
Dangerous drinking harms 1.5m peopleNearly 1.5 million people in Ireland are causing harm to themselves by the hazardous way they drink alcohol.
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30th January 2012
French law on breath test kits to affect Irish touristsThousands of Irish tourists who will take their car with them to France this summer will face fines unless they are carrying a breathalyser with them in their vehicle.
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28th January 2012
Ban on drink firms sponsoring sport urged by reportA ban on all alcohol sponsorship of sporting and large outdoor events, a ban on all outdoor advertising of alcohol, an increase in the excise duties on some alcohol products and the introduction of a minimum price per gram of alcohol are among the recommendations in the forthcoming National Substance Misuse Strategy, 2009 -2016.
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28th January 2012
Over-the-counter addictions soaring, doctor warnsIreland spent a staggering €21m on the codeine-based painkiller Solpadeine last year and experts are warning of a growing addiction to the drug.
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