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8th June 2016
Plan to ban drink ads changed after job losses claim
Plans to ban billboards and hoardings advertising alcoholic beverages near schools were watered down after advertisers warned proposed changes would have a devastating impact on businesses and lead to job losses.
8th June 2016
Sister of teen who died from designer drug unveils hard-hitting poster campaign
The sister of a teenager who died after taking a deadly designer drug has unveiled a hard-hitting poster campaign to highlight the lethal dangers of such drugs.
7th June 2016
Methadone alternative to be made available to drug addicts
Introduction of Suboxone delayed because of need for specific legislation
7th June 2016
Simon Harris backs plan to tackle dealing of prescription drugs
Stricter controls to help gardaí in tackling street dealing of prescription drugs are to be fast-tracked and brought before the Dáil in the coming weeks.
3rd June 2016
Alcoholics the majority of addicts seeking aid
Alcohol remains the primary drug of choice for people seeking treatment at Tabor Group addiction services in Cork.
3rd June 2016
Bathers find used needles on beach in south Dublin
Major concerns have been raised after the discovery of used syringes on a busy beach in Dublin. The needles were discovered at the picturesque Seapoint beach near Monkstown village in South Dublin.
2nd June 2016
Ever thought about cutting back on alcohol? Here are some tips to help this bank holiday
Pace yourself so you can enjoy the whole weekend.
2nd June 2016
Drink a factor in half of pedestrian deaths
286 people killed over five years in alcohol carnage on our roads
2nd June 2016
Drink driving young men a real problem, says RSA
Road safety bosses have warned there is a “real problem” with young males drinking and driving, as figures show alcohol was involved in almost four out of 10 fatal collisions.
2nd June 2016
Middle-class illegal drug use ‘fuels’ crime in inner city Dublin
TD claims wealthy recreational drug users contributing to drug trade and murders

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