News

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1st April 2019
After long delays, the Irish government has finally found a medicinal cannabis supplierThe Irish government has found a cannabis supplier in Denmark which can import to Ireland.
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1st April 2019
Cocaine use increases in the north westThe Chief Super Intendent for the Sligo/Leitrim Region says they are seeing an increase in cocaine use in the region.
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28th March 2019
Just one bottle of wine a week is as big a cancer risk as 10 cigarettesDrinking a bottle of wine a week increases the lifetime risk of cancer by the equivalent of smoking five to 10 cigarettes, research suggests.
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28th March 2019
‘Treating people who use drugs as criminals increases risks’ - community workers push to decriminaliCommunity workers are trying to convince the State that decriminalisation is the only way forward
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28th March 2019
‘Treating people who use drugs as criminals increases risks’ - community workers push to decriminaliCommunity workers are trying to convince the State that decriminalisation is the only way forward
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27th March 2019
Drugs issue in Newbridge causing ‘distress’ in the community, says local councillorMOTION RAISED AT RECENT MD MEETING
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27th March 2019
Groups make push for to decriminalise drug possessionCommunity groups at the frontline of the drugs crisis are making a final push in urging a State group to recommend decriminalisation of possession of drugs for personal use.
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27th March 2019
Drug firm behind OxyContin pays out $270m to settle suit over opioid crisisThe maker of OxyContin and the firm’s controlling family have agreed to pay $270m (€240m) in a deal with Oklahoma
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25th March 2019
Intoxication and psychiatric issues common in teen emergenciesIntoxication and psychiatric issues common in teen emergencies
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21st March 2019
Codeine addiction surges as workers seek hangover cureA pill-popping workplace culture where colleagues take codeine as hangover cures