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13th November 2013
Alcohol is not a solution in which we should expect problems to dissolve
There has been much debate and discussion in Ireland recently about intoxicating substances and our relationship with them. In the past few days attention has centred on cannabis but in previous weeks the focus was very much on our nation’s favourite drug: alcohol.
13th November 2013
Getting a handle on our drink problem
Dr Garrett McGovern tells Catherine Reilly setting up a treatment and rehabilitative programme to tackle Ireland’s drink problem is not rocket science.
12th November 2013
In Ireland, the drug testers call as often as neighbours or friends
The Irish Sports Council takes a strong stance on testing and I have been consistently drug tested for the past 12 years.
12th November 2013
Language linked to relationship with alcohol
Use of words such as craic and “prinks” (pre-drinks) shows a level of denial and dysfunctionality around our approach to alcohol, a conference in Galway has heard.
11th November 2013
Online survey highlights drug use among ‘thirty somethings’
A new opinion poll shows that just under 50% of Ireland’s ‘thirty somethings’ have experimented with some form of drugs.
11th November 2013
Back from the cliff edge
In July 2012 Francis Carey (48) from Kilkee, Co Clare, found himself standing at the edge of cliff thinking of taking his own life.
11th November 2013
Two thirds of 4,200 overdoses intentional
More than 4,200 overdoses were treated in hospitals in 2011, two thirds of them intentional, according to official figures.
8th November 2013
Poll: Should employers screen employees for alcohol misuse?
Experts in the UK have said there is onus on employers to prevent their staff from binge drinking or becoming dependent on alcohol.
8th November 2013
Medical journal recommends alcohol misuse test for workers
Workers should be screened for alcohol misuse, according to an article in a leading medical journal.
8th November 2013
‘Being on the street removes you from society’
She had developed a heroin addiction; she needed money to feed it; and she didn’t want to be thieving.

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