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26th May 2011
60% of those treated for drug use are teensHeroin and tranquillisers are the most common drugs resulting in treatment after alcohol and cannabis in Cork and Kerry.
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26th May 2011
Alcohol liver disease rate trebles in 12 yearsThe number of young people presenting with alcoholic liver disease (ALD) more than trebled over a 12-year-period, leading research experts have said.
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25th May 2011
Parenting on the Frontline: Information evening with David ColemanThis FREE evening is for PARENTS of children aged 10 - 17 years.
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25th May 2011
Coombe set to spearhead FAS alcohol intake projectA study has commenced in the Coombe Women’s Hospital aimed at screening women for alcohol intake in pregnancy with a view to counselling.
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25th May 2011
Five facts to know about alcohol and cancer - Alcohol charity marks European Week Against CancerAlcohol Action Ireland, the national charity for alcohol-related issues, highlighted the fact that reducing the amount we drink will contribute to reducing the number of cancer cases in Ireland.
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25th May 2011
The uphill battle against addictionIn the first part of a major two-part investigation into Ireland’s opioid treatment services, Aoife Connors analyses the recommendations of the review of the Methadone Treatment Protocol.
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25th May 2011
Leitrim Addictions Awareness: Certificate in Addiction StudiesCertificate in Addiction Studies By NUI Maynooth in Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim.
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24th May 2011
An artistic form of drug rehabCan art help transform drug users’ lives? A project in Dublin is proving that it can.
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24th May 2011
Users warned over new ‘Ecstasy-style’ drugHealth workers are warning drug users about a new stimulant drug that has hit the streets.
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21st May 2011
Appeal to clubs over ASAP PolicyNow that the Club Championship season is underway an appeal is being made to all clubs to uphold a recommendation of the County and Club Alcohol & Substance Abuse Prevention (ASAP) Policy asking winning teams not to fill the cup with alcohol during post-match celebrations.