News
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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.
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20th May 2011
HSE National Addiction Training Programme Announce Sponsorship of the 2011 National Drugs ConferenceThe HSE’s National Addiction Training Programme (NATP) is pleased to announce sponsorship of this year’s National Drugs Conference of Ireland “Drug Interventions: What Works?”






