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2nd April 2009
Task force chiefs threaten to quit over drugs strategy
THE heads of the country’s local drugs task forces have threatened to resign over “unacceptable”” proposals in the new National Drugs Strategy.
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1st April 2009
Harney announces ban on stimulant BZP.
The stimulant drug BZP which is promoted as a legal alternative to ecstasy and amphetamines was banned today by the Government.
1st April 2009
Alcohol and Drugs to be joined in a National Substance Misuse Strategy
Today (31 March 2009) the Government approved a combined substance misuse policy to include alcohol and drugs. This proposal was brought to Government by the Department of Community, Rural & Gaeltacht Affairs and the Department of Health & Children.
31st March 2009
Are we a nation of junkies and depressives
ON READING the latest research data from the National Advisory Committee on Drugs regarding usage of sedatives, tranquillisers and antidepressants in the 32 counties, I am reminded of two great adages - “lies, lies and damned statistics” and cynical Pilate’s famous line “what is truth?”. By Dr. Harry Barry.
30th March 2009
Drugs strategy in tatters as staff laid off.
Plans for a new national drugs strategy are in tatters after community groups withdrew from negotiations in a row with the Government over control.
27th March 2009
Richest and poorest heaviest users of prescription drugs
The richest and the poorest are the heaviest users of sedatives, tranquillisers and anti-depressants, according to a national survey.
26th March 2009
Survey finds that 11% of the population have taken sedatives and tranquillisers
A major survey published today (26th March) by the National Advisory Committee on Drugs (NACD), found that 11% of the population have taken sedatives and tranquillisers at some stage in their lives, with 9% of respondents reporting that they had ever used anti-depressants.
26th March 2009
Drug awareness training begins for hospitality staff
Staff from more than 70 pubs, nightclubs and hotels were among the first hospitality workers taking part in a new drugs awareness training programme, which started in Dublin yesterday.
24th March 2009
Ana Liffey Drug Project Duck Dive & Survive Initiative Shortlisted for Crystal Clear Awards 2009
The Ana Liffey Drug Project’s “Duck Dive & Survive”” initiative has been shortlisted for the special bursary for new initiatives category of the Crystal Clear MSD Health Literacy Awards 2009.
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23rd March 2009
Confidential hotline for tackling drug dealing to be axed
Funding for a confidential drug-dealing whistleblower hotline has been axed despite the service being hailed as a success.

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