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3rd June 2011
Global war on drugs a failure, says commissionA high-level international commission declared the global “war on drugs” a failure and urged nations to consider legalising cannabis and other drugs to undermine organised crime and protect their citizens’ health.
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3rd June 2011
Worldwide war on drugs ‘has failed’A high-level international commission declared the global “war on drugs” a failure and urged nations to consider legalising cannabis and other drugs to undermine organised crime and protect their citizens’ health.
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3rd June 2011
Alcohol will be included in drugs strategy, says ministerAlcohol abuse is a “serious social problem” and a “gateway” to the abuse of other substances, the new drugs minister has said.
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3rd June 2011
Four out of 200 independent retailers sign up to alcohol sale conduct codeJust four out of 200 independent retailers who are licensed to sell alcohol are taking part in an industry-operated scheme regarding the sale of alcohol.
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2nd June 2011
The other side of the tracksIn the second of a two-part investigation into Ireland’s drug treatment services, Aoife Connors hears from those at the other end of the treatment protocol and finds out what they think needs to change.
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2nd June 2011
New breath test powers will save lives, says RSANew mandatory breath testing for motorists involved in traffic collisions, which came into effect yesterday, will help save lives and prevent serious injuries, according to the Road Safety Authority.
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2nd June 2011
National Drug Conference of Ireland: Call for AbstractsAt the National Drugs Conference of Ireland 2010, members from throughout the spectrum of drug services from Ireland and the UK were in attendance.
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1st June 2011
Society is too accepting of substance abuseIreland’s problem with alcohol and prescription drugs remains largely hidden because we are too accepting of substance abuse, a community activist said yesterday.
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31st May 2011
Mental illness and drug abuse rife in homelessSevere mental illness has a high prevalence in the homeless population, with particularly high levels of psychotic illness and substance dependence, as well as risk factors for suicide and violence, a new study has found.
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31st May 2011
Government accused over smokingThe Irish Heart Foundation (IHF) has called on the Government to urgently establish a national anti-smoking taskforce.