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27th April 2012
New drugs detected in the EU at the rate of around one per week, say agencies
New drugs detected in the EU at the rate of around one per week, say agencies.
27th April 2012
Pub sales fall as people switch to drinking at home
Pub sales are continuing to fall as more people switch to buying cheaper alcohol in supermarkets and off-licences and drinking at home.
26th April 2012
Taking new illicit drugs is like playing ‘a dangerous game of roulette’
New drugs were detected in the EU last year at the rate of around one a week – the highest number of new substances recorded by the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction in a single year.
24th April 2012
Customs watch post for head shop drugs
Customs officials are vigilantly monitoring the post to try and pick up illegal head shop-style drugs.
24th April 2012
Cancer-alcohol link can be rated with new test
A protein has been identified that plays a key role in the link between drinking alcohol and breast cancer.
23rd April 2012
Slogan Competition: People can enjoy themselves without alcohol!
On 19 June 2012, Pavee Point and Coolmine Therapeutic Communities will jointly host a day of events to challenge the normalisation of alcohol in society and highlight alternatives to drinking.
22nd April 2012
Smoking ban on cards for beaches and parks
Health Minister James Reilly wants to ban smoking in parks and on beaches in a bid to discourage children from taking up the habit.
21st April 2012
Headshops owner imported drugs without licence
The owner of a chain of headshops faces up to 10 years in prison, fines of up to €120,000 or both after pleading guilty to importing illegal medical products and selling the “Viagra-type” drugs wholesale without a licence.
21st April 2012
Viagra-type drugs were sold on to headshops
The owner of a chain of headshops faces up to 10 years for illegally importing Viagra-like products.
21st April 2012
Houses of the Oireachtas: Written Answers - Sale of Alcohol
Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Health his views and intention in relation to the sale of alcoholic products in retail units; if he is considering changes to layout plans for such units; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

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