[Irish Independent] 'Lynchpin' reactivates. (31 Dec 2013)

[Irish Independent] , Brady, Tom Tobacco smugglers downsize to dodge Customs officers. (31 Dec 2013)

[thejournal.ie] Number of children involved in crime falls for the sixth year in a row. (30 Dec 2013)

[Independent.ie] , Murray, Alan and Reilly, Jerome Cross-border alert over lethal batch of ecstasy after man's death. (29 Dec 2013)

[Independent.ie] , Harkin, Greg Drink drivers may get off the hook over checkpoint challenge. (26 Dec 2013)

[Independent.ie] , Brady, Tom Explosion in new 'designer drugs' sparks fears for safety of users. (25 Dec 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Deegan, Gordon Priest to sleep out in addicts’ squat. (23 Dec 2013)

[Independent.ie] , Rabbitte, Eimear We'll drink enough to fill 24 Olympic swimming pools this Christmas - survey. (23 Dec 2013)

[The Guardian] EU regulations on e-cigarettes and tobacco. (22 Dec 2013)

[thejournal.ie] Lollipop used for road safety – but not as you might think. (22 Dec 2013)

[Independent.ie] , O'Regan, Mark and McConnell, Daniel Man held here in Silk Road 'dark web' probe. (22 Dec 2013)

[irishhealth.com] 2,000+ calls to rape helpline last Xmas. (21 Dec 2013)

[thejournal.ie] Prescription drugs worth €75k seized from house in Summerhill. (21 Dec 2013)

[Irish Independent] , Twomey, John 413 arrests made so far this month in blitz on drink drivers. (20 Dec 2013)

[Irish Independent] , Rowe, Mark Dr Mark Rowe: Going easy on the drink will make your life better as well as longer. (20 Dec 2013)

[European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction] EU drugs agency announces Scientific Committee line-up for next three years. (20 Dec 2013)

[Medical Independent] , Lynch, David Alcohol toolkit created for primary care. (19 Dec 2013)

[Irish Independent] , Murphy, Cormac Drinks industry group urges festive revellers to call time on '12 pubs'. (19 Dec 2013)

[Irish Independent] , McDonald, Brian Hungover drivers as dangerous as drunk motorists. (19 Dec 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac 51% of criminals reoffend, says CSO. (18 Dec 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Cahill, Ann E-cigarettes may only be available in pharmacies. (18 Dec 2013)

[Department of Health] Europe gives the green light to Ireland’s standardised packaging plans. (18 Dec 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Ryan, Conor Pastor: Outreach group will clear its name. (18 Dec 2013)

[Irish Independent] , Phelan, Shane Tobacco lobby can fight plain packaging plan at hearings. (18 Dec 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Cahill, Ann MEPs in e-cigarette nicotine campaign. (17 Dec 2013)

[irishhealth.com] , Condron, Ita Alcohol a major cause of cancer. (15 Dec 2013)

[Irish Examiner] Expert links alcohol abuse with child deaths. (14 Dec 2013)

Road Safety Authority. [Road Safety Authority] Review of lower drink driving limits. (13 Dec 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Keogh, Elaine ‘Super-ecstasy’ killed young woman. (12 Dec 2013)

[Irish Medical Times] , Mudiwa, Lloyd Detox unit invites referrals. (11 Dec 2013)

[irishhealth.com] , Condon, Deborah Do not mix alcohol with medicines. (11 Dec 2013)

[thejournal.ie] Teenagers whose friends self-harm are more likely to self-harm. (11 Dec 2013)

World Health Organization. [World Health Organization] Mental health information at your fingertips – WHO launches the MiNDbank. (10 Dec 2013)

[Independent.ie] , Brophy, Shane Record number of patients in A&E after Phoenix Park gig, inquest told. (10 Dec 2013)

[Irish Independent] , Devlin, Martina Homelessness isn't a lifestyle choice – it's up to us to help people off streets. (05 Dec 2013)

[Medical Independent] ISG calls for improvements in access to alcohol abuse services. (05 Dec 2013)

[Irish Independent] , Bray, Allison Jailing women for petty offences leading to overcrowding in Dochas Centre. (04 Dec 2013)

[BBC News Online] Northern Ireland fake alcohol operation launched. (04 Dec 2013)

, Fleming, David Ireland must act to combat its growing heroin problem. (03 Dec 2013)

[RTE News] Number of rough sleepers in Dublin up 50% since April. (03 Dec 2013)

Press Association. [Irish Independent] Morning-after warning for drivers. (02 Dec 2013)

[Independent.ie] , Anderson, Nicola Brussels plan to stub out e-cigarettes is leaked. (29 Nov 2013)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] , Costello, Suzanne Letter: This is not a question of demonisation but rather prioritizing the health and wellbeing of society as a whole. (29 Nov 2013)

[Independent.ie] , Brady, Tom Gang 'supermarket' with shelves of drugs and guns found by gardai. (28 Nov 2013)

[Independent.ie] , D'Arcy, Katherine Kathryn D'Arcy: Demonising drink industry won't stop abuse. (28 Nov 2013)

[Independent.ie] , Sparkes, Matthew Twitter bans underage followers from alcohol brands. (27 Nov 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Baker, Noel Fewer children smoking, study finds. (26 Nov 2013)

[Independent.ie] , Reilly, Jerome Rape Crisis chief backs USI split from drinkaware. (26 Nov 2013)

[thejournal.ie] Gardaí seized alcohol in public places 354 times last year. (25 Nov 2013)

[thejournal.ie] James Reilly vs tobacco industry: Stop making smoking look attractive to girls. (24 Nov 2013)

[Irish Independent] , O'Regan, Eilish Drinking sparks huge rise in liver disease. (22 Nov 2013)

[thejournal.ie] Big increase in number of women being sent to jail. (21 Nov 2013)

[thejournal.ie] Children hospitalised after self-harming is on the increase. (21 Nov 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , McCarthaigh, Sean Drink abuse failure ‘will mean more suicides’. (21 Nov 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Drug law conference told of jail term for €2 stash. (21 Nov 2013)

[Irish Independent] , Deegan, Gordon Small town has drug epidemic, says judge. (21 Nov 2013)

[Hot Press] Hot Press to participate in 2014 Global drugs Survey. (20 Nov 2013)

[European Public Health Alliance] [Joint press statement] Eurocare and EPHA response to misleading industry media campaign ahead of the 13th plenary meeting of the European Alcohol and Health Forum. (20 Nov 2013)

[Irish Examiner Breaking News] Minimum alcohol pricing 'by mid-2014'. (20 Nov 2013)

[Irish Examiner Breaking News] Over half of Irish population drink in 'high-risk' manner. (20 Nov 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Kane, Michael Tobacco industry to ‘fight tooth and nail’. (20 Nov 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Sullivan, Claire Fighting back against drug’s stranglehold. (19 Nov 2013)

[Irish Examiner Breaking News] Government green-lights first stage of plain packaging for cigarettes. (19 Nov 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Sullivan, Claire Special report day 1: The real story behind heroin use. (18 Nov 2013)

[Irish Independent] , Brady, Tom Focus turns to 'middlemen' in crackdown on illegal tobacco. (17 Nov 2013)

[Irish Independent] , Greene, John Sense prevails but funding fight goes on. (17 Nov 2013)

[Herald.ie] , O'Connor, Niall Gardai set to target booze-run deliveries. (16 Nov 2013)

[Irish Examiner] Pieta to franchise treatment model. (14 Nov 2013)

[Irish Examiner] Switch to e-cigs ‘could save millions of lives’. (14 Nov 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac ‘If I was Nidge from Love/Hate I’d deal in tobacco, not drugs’. (13 Nov 2013)

[Irish Medical Times] , Reilly, Catherine Getting a handle on our drink problem. (12 Nov 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Rourke, Derval In Ireland, the drug testers call as often as neighbours or friends. (12 Nov 2013)

[Irish Medical Times] New substance misuse proposals submitted. (12 Nov 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Tranquillisers and methadone send drug-related deaths soaring by 30%. (11 Nov 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Two thirds of 4,200 overdoses intentional. (11 Nov 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Maguire, Stephen Young man’s death used in campaign against legal highs. (11 Nov 2013)

[thejournal.ie] Column: Ongoing alcohol misuse in Ireland is ruining individuals and families. (10 Nov 2013)

[breakingnews.ie] Online survey highlights drug use among 'thirty somethings'. (10 Nov 2013)

[rte.ie] Alcohol sponsorship report presented to Dáil. (08 Nov 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Prostitutes suffer more behind closed doors. (08 Nov 2013)

[Irish Independent] , Macey, Chris Chris Macey: Big Tobacco's black market theory goes up in smoke. (07 Nov 2013)

[Irish Independent] , Brady, Tom Gardai arrest 89 in crackdown on gangs. (07 Nov 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Connolly, Shaun Ming’s bid to have cannabis regulated goes up in smoke. (07 Nov 2013)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Cannabis Regulation: Motion (Resumed) [Private Members]. (06 Nov 2013)

[Irish Examiner] FG TD open to cannabis decriminalisation. (06 Nov 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Hamilton, Andrew ‘No village that doesn’t have a drug dealer'. (06 Nov 2013)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Cannabis Regulation: Motion [Private Members]. (05 Nov 2013)

[thejournal.ie] Nearly six per cent admit to drink driving, men more likely to do it than women. (04 Nov 2013)

[Irish Independent] , Kenny, Mary When debating cannabis law, let's be honest about the risks. (04 Nov 2013)

[Irish Independent] , O'Brien, John GAA becomes key player in fostering mental well-being. (03 Nov 2013)

[Irish Medical Times] Data on antidepressant prescribing now available. (01 Nov 2013)

[Irish Independent] , Crawford, Caroline Drug gang suspected in theft of GAA club's lights. (01 Nov 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Cooper, Matt ‘High’-mindedness about the use of cannabis is counterproductive. (01 Nov 2013)

[Irish Independent] , O'Regan, Eilish Psychiatric admissions are highest in the west. (01 Nov 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Benefits of minimum alcohol price highlighted. (31 Oct 2013)

[Irish Medical Times] , Reilly, Catherine Call for stronger stance on smoking. (30 Oct 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Drug task force ‘can’t take further budget cut’. (30 Oct 2013)

[Irish Medical Times] , Reilly, Catherine Govt has ‘underestimated the Irish drinker’ on pricing. (30 Oct 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Cionnaith, Fiachra Half of retail outlets may stop selling cigarettes. (30 Oct 2013)

[The Kerryman] Heroin returning to Tralee streets. (30 Oct 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Kane, Michael Sharp decline in seizures of illegal cigarette products. (29 Oct 2013)

[thejournal.ie] Guideline-setting GP supports cannabis decriminalisation. (27 Oct 2013)

[Irish Independent] , O'Regan, Eilish 25pc rise in strokes among young due to bad lifestyles. (25 Oct 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Kane, Michael Flanagan: Legal cannabis would net €300m for the Exchequer. (25 Oct 2013)

[Irish Independent] , Harkin, Greg Mum's drug plea as son dies from 'legal high' in UK. (25 Oct 2013)

[Irish Independent] , Murray, Frank Prof Frank Murray: Taking the right steps to curb 'drink culture'. (25 Oct 2013)

[Irish Independent] , O'Regan, Eilish Reilly could face EU row over cheap drink curbs. (25 Oct 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac ‘Social responsibility drink levy’ plan shelved. (25 Oct 2013)

[Irish Examiner Breaking News] Bill proposes to legalise recreational use of cannabis. (24 Oct 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac ‘Future bleak’ if alcohol link to sport not tackled. (24 Oct 2013)

[RTE News] Govt to set limit for minimum price for alcohol. (24 Oct 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Hickey, Donal Landlords urged to be vigilant after drugs busts. (24 Oct 2013)

[Merrionstreet.ie] Ministers Fitzgerald, Reilly and White announce measures to deal with alcohol misuse. (24 Oct 2013)

[Irish Independent] , Snowdon, Christopher Christopher Snowdon: Why our efforts to cut smoking have been a failure. (23 Oct 2013)

[Irish Independent] , Sheahan, Fionnan and Sheehan, Aideen Days of cheap drink coming to end in new alcohol strategy. (23 Oct 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Shanahan, Catherine Doctors urge help for women seeking to stub out habit. (23 Oct 2013)

[RTE News] Dublin Mayor wants mobile injection facility for addicts. (23 Oct 2013)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Minimum pricing will make a real difference in the ongoing effort to reduce alcohol-related harm in Ireland. (23 Oct 2013)

[Irish Examiner] Cannabis factory raids net €2m drugs. (22 Oct 2013)

[thejournal.ie] , Costello, Suzanne Column: Facing the fear – over half our population drinks in a high-risk way. (22 Oct 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Riordan, Sean Spike in crime linked to heroin use. (22 Oct 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Ó Fátharta, Conall Teens using muscle building supplements risking health. (22 Oct 2013)

[thejournal.ie] Cannabis legalisation: Where do the parties stand? (21 Oct 2013)

[thejournal.ie] Almost 400 children enrolled in projects to prevent mainstream drop-out. (20 Oct 2013)

[Irish Independent] , O'Regan, Eilish Children drawn to colourful cigarette packets, study shows. (17 Oct 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Excise hikes on alcohol ‘punitive and short-sighted’. (17 Oct 2013)

[thejournal.ie] Off Licence association to bring wine excise increase to EU Commission. (16 Oct 2013)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Alcohol Action Ireland welcomes the increase in excise duty and calls for the introduction of minimum pricing. (15 Oct 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Ó Cionnaith, Fiachra Tobacco fee for retailers to cost 10 times more. (15 Oct 2013)

[rte.ie] Rise in addiction to cocktail of alcohol, cocaine and benzodiazepine. (14 Oct 2013)

[thejournal.ie] 6 things we learned from Luke ‘Ming’ Flanagan’s Cannabis Regulation Bill. (13 Oct 2013)

[thejournal.ie] Dáil own-brand wine is a bizarre idea, says Adams. (13 Oct 2013)

[Independent.ie] , Horan, Niamh Mayor backs use of mobile injecting units in city. (13 Oct 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Naughton, Gareth Coroner: Cannabis use putting young people at risk of stroke. (12 Oct 2013)

[Irish Independent] , Kelly, Louise Alcohol and education costs drive 0.2pc increase in consumer prices. (11 Oct 2013)

[Irish Independent] , Coleman, David 'Choking game' is here – and parents must be ready to tackle it head on. (11 Oct 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Hickey, Donal GAA players on drug charges face ban. (11 Oct 2013)

[Irish Independent] Report on mental health of our young people is a wake-up call. (11 Oct 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Deegan, Gordon Judge urges more facilities to help drug addicts. (10 Oct 2013)

[rte.ie] Royal College of Surgeons report highlights mental disorder in youth. (10 Oct 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Raleigh, David 30 youngsters a week treated at hospital after attempting suicide. (09 Oct 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Woulfe, Jimmy European drugs gang targets immigrants. (09 Oct 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Cahill, Ann MEPs pass new rules on sale of tobacco. (09 Oct 2013)

[thejournal.ie] Independent off-licence sector “in danger of dying out”. (08 Oct 2013)

[Irish Independent] , O'Sullivan, Majella Mental health problems affect one in 10 children. (08 Oct 2013)

[Irish Examiner] Fears over drug-driver case played down. (07 Oct 2013)

[Sunday Independent] , Reilly, Jerome Reilly tells Big Tobacco: come ahead and sue us. (06 Oct 2013)

[Irish Examiner] Reilly wants price hikes to ‘de-normalise’ smoking. (04 Oct 2013)

[Irish Medical Times] , Culliton, Gary Draft drugs SIs expected shortly. (03 Oct 2013)

[Irish Medical Times] , Culliton, Gary Interventions for the homeless stabilise. (03 Oct 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Heylin, Liam Judge: Joint smoker in control of car. (03 Oct 2013)

[rte.ie] Reilly announces plan for tobacco-free Ireland. (03 Oct 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Cionnaith, Fiachra Speakers: Change housing policy. (03 Oct 2013)

[thejournal.ie] Two-thirds of Cork’s homeless have mental conditions – report. (03 Oct 2013)

[thejournal.ie] FBI shuts down site that sold $80m worth of drugs, hitmen services and other illegal items. (02 Oct 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Regan, Mary Alcohol misuse measures to go before Cabinet. (01 Oct 2013)

[Irish Examiner Breaking News] Report reveals weaknesses in 'war on drugs'. (01 Oct 2013)

[Independent.ie] , Kelly, Fiach and Sheahan, Fionnan Sports sponsorship ban deferred but Coalition to increase alcohol prices. (01 Oct 2013)

[Irish Examiner] Calls to end ‘drift’ on alcohol policy. (30 Sep 2013)

[Irish Examiner] Half of farmers against relaxing drink-driving law. (30 Sep 2013)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] More than 1,700 Irish people have died from alcohol-related illnesses since the current recommendations to reduce alcohol-related harm were first published, says Alcohol Action Ireland. (30 Sep 2013)

[Irish Independent] , Diaz, Alex 'Hard drugs should be legal', says top English police officer. (29 Sep 2013)

[Irish Independent] , Fegan, Joyce Hospitals quiet as Arthur's Day passes without a hiccup. (29 Sep 2013)

[irishhealth.com] Docs want minimum price for alcohol. (27 Sep 2013)

[Independent.ie] Emergency call-outs for Arthur’s Day down on last year, figures reveal. (27 Sep 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Riordan, Sean and Rogers, Stephen Diageo to pay for Arthur’s Day policing. (26 Sep 2013)

[Irish Examiner] North Cork gardaí seize €42k of head shop drugs. (26 Sep 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Robert gets top award for drugs film. (26 Sep 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Riordan, Sean Agency rewards Irish role in drugs seizures. (25 Sep 2013)

[Irish Examiner Breaking News] Crack-cocaine dealers see jail sentences increased. (25 Sep 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , McCarthaigh, Sean Decrease in drug and drink-drive offences. (25 Sep 2013)

[thejournal.ie] Ireland’s drinking problem goes beyond Arthur’s Day – An Taoiseach. (25 Sep 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Telford, Lyndsey Number of homeless reaches all-time high. (25 Sep 2013)

[Rape Crisis Network Ireland] Rape Crisis Network Ireland: press release on Arthur's day. (25 Sep 2013)

[Irish Independent] , Hancock, Ciaran We need to take a line on drink. (25 Sep 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Doherty, Caroline Nobody is required to drink, says Diageo. (24 Sep 2013)

[Irish Independent] , McCabe, Sarah Struggling industry fails to justify costly relationship with drink. (24 Sep 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Stack, Sarah Study finds children less likely to smoke, drink or do drugs. (24 Sep 2013)

[Irish Examiner] Drinks firm defends Arthur’s Day event. (23 Sep 2013)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] We can no longer afford the price of cheap alcohol, says Alcohol Action Ireland. (23 Sep 2013)

[thejournal.ie] Youth charity calls on Arthur’s Day acts to donate fees to alcohol abuse groups. (23 Sep 2013)

[Irish Examiner Breaking News] Doctors: Irish people 'do not need another reason to drink'. (22 Sep 2013)

[Irish Independent] , Cusack, Jim Three-quarters of Irish prostitutes have gone to college. (22 Sep 2013)

[irishhealth.com] Plain packs would deter young smokers. (21 Sep 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Deegan, Gordon Dog unit sniffs out €6.28m in illicit goods. (20 Sep 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Carty, Ed Plain packets discourage smoking. (20 Sep 2013)

[thejournal.ie] Teens say plain cigarette packaging would deter them from smoking. (19 Sep 2013)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Alcohol takes centre stage on “Arthur’s Day”. (18 Sep 2013)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] How much are we really drinking? (18 Sep 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Cahill, Ann Keeping up with legal high market ‘impossible’. (18 Sep 2013)

European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction. EMCDDA welcomes European Commission call for stronger EU action on new drugs. (17 Sep 2013)

[Irish Examiner Breaking News] Eurostat finds Ireland's youth use 'legal highs' the most in EU. (17 Sep 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Rogers, Stephen Lives ‘in danger’ from fake medicine. (17 Sep 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , English, Eoin UCC: ‘Quiet’ housing units may join booze-free apartments. (17 Sep 2013)

[thejournal.ie] Call for 50c ‘environmental levy’ on packs of 20 cigarettes. (16 Sep 2013)

[thejournal.ie] Illegal tobacco seizures and fines drop 84 per cent. (15 Sep 2013)

[Independent.ie] , O'Sullivan, Majella 'Family pub night' plan to curb teen drinking comes under fire. (14 Sep 2013)

[thejournal.ie] Guess how many students have signed up for UCC’s alcohol-free accommodation? (14 Sep 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Regan, Mary Ministers close to deal on tackling under-age drinking. (14 Sep 2013)

[Independent.ie] Publicans' latest plan doesn't take account of tech-savvy youth. (14 Sep 2013)

[Independent.ie] Move to tackle cheap alcohol sales 'on way'. (13 Sep 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , English, Eoin CCTV installed near college ahead of Freshers’ Week. (12 Sep 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Heylin, Liam Filling station shut for selling wine to teen. (11 Sep 2013)

[Health Research Board] Alcohol consumption in early pregnancy. (10 Sep 2013)

[thejournal.ie] Half of 16-year-olds have drunk alcohol in the last month, down on 2007. (10 Sep 2013)

[St Patrick's Mental Health Services] [Mental health] Stigma still a significant factor. (10 Sep 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Shanahan, Catherine One in three Irish mums-to-be binge drink in first 15 weeks of pregnancy. (10 Sep 2013)

[Health Service Executive] Alcohol and pregnancy – ‘Think before you drink’ First all-island guide on alcohol and pregnancy. (09 Sep 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Rogers, Stephen Local ‘a luxury many can no longer afford’. (09 Sep 2013)

[Irish Independent] , Ellis, Fiona Suicide victim's mum calls for rethink on medication. (09 Sep 2013)

[Irish Independent] , O'Regan, Eilish Warning as cases of painkiller poisoning on rise. (09 Sep 2013)

[Irish Independent] , McCabe, Sarah 'Big Tobacco' earns €104m in profits from sales here. (06 Sep 2013)

[thejournal.ie] Drug use outside Dublin continues to grow, says report. (06 Sep 2013)

[Health Service Executive] Junior Cert celebration in Galway. (06 Sep 2013)

[Irish Examiner Breaking News] Charities call for cap on tobacco industry profits. (05 Sep 2013)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Royal College of Physicians of Ireland’s Alcohol Policy Group and Alcohol Action Ireland call for the introduction of minimum pricing to reduce alcohol-related harm. (05 Sep 2013)

[Irish Medical Times] , Reilly, Catherine DoH clarifies policy on handwritten scripts. (04 Sep 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , McDonald, Brian Galway Mayor scared of city’s night boozers. (04 Sep 2013)

[Independent.ie] , Murphy, Cormac Locals fail to halt Trinity off-licence. (04 Sep 2013)

[The Anglo-Celt] Increase in minors referred to ‘seriously’ under-resourced CDA for drugs counselling. (01 Sep 2013)

[thejournal.ie] Electric Picnic festival goers warned to stay away from ‘dodgy pills’. (31 Aug 2013)

[Irish Medical News] , Cahill, Niamh Linking prison and community addiction treatment. (30 Aug 2013)

Beckley Foundation. [Beckley Foundation] Shopping for drugs on the internet. (30 Aug 2013)

[Irish Examiner Breaking News] 'Ming' Flanagan: legalisation of medical cannabis not a back door for recreational use. (29 Aug 2013)

[Irish Independent] , von Radowitz, John Cannabis risks much higher for teenagers. (28 Aug 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Rogers, Stephen Growing divide in turnover for rural and urban pubs. (28 Aug 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Alcohol consumption during pregnancy down. (27 Aug 2013)

[thejournal.ie] Almost 7 per cent drop shows smoking ban is working, insists Cancer Society. (27 Aug 2013)

[Irish Independent] , von Radowitz, John Cocaine boosts the brain – but not in a good way. (26 Aug 2013)

[Sunday Independent] Tackle teen alcohol abuse. [letter]. (25 Aug 2013)

[Independent.ie] , Melia, Paul Addicts are 'driving shoppers away' from city centre. (23 Aug 2013)

[RTE News] Call for taxes on off-licence sector to increase. (23 Aug 2013)

[Irish Medical Times] A new way of reducing alcohol-related health harm. (23 Aug 2013)

[Irish Examiner Breaking News] Alcohol spending up 1.2% to €6.36bn. (22 Aug 2013)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] National alcohol charity says the latest increase in spending on booze reflects the urgent need for a comprehensive national alcohol strategy. (22 Aug 2013)

[thejournal.ie] UCC students to be offered ‘alcohol-free’ accommodation. (21 Aug 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Ó Fátharta, Conall Drug and alcohol abuse by nurses exposed. (20 Aug 2013)

[Irish Examiner Breaking News] Many heavy drinkers believe they drink only 'socially', expert claims. (16 Aug 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Connolly, Shaun Medicinal cannabis may be used to treat MS sufferers. (16 Aug 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Shanahan, Catherine Report shows cancer survival rates improving, but number of women with fatal lung cancer is up. (16 Aug 2013)

[Irish Examiner] Substance misuse ‘a headache for firms’. (16 Aug 2013)

[Irish Independent] , Hourigan, Niamh How State policy helped create a fertile gangland breeding ground. (15 Aug 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Ring, Evelyn Pregnant Irish women more likely to be obese, smokers and have induced labours. (15 Aug 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Ring, Evelyn 66% claim sports don’t affect tipple of choice. (14 Aug 2013)

[irishhealth.com] , Condon, Deborah 9 factors that up risk of early dementia. (14 Aug 2013)

[Independent.ie] , O'Doherty, Ian Ah lads – pour the other one... (14 Aug 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , McCarthaigh, Sean Garda roadside checks reach new high. (14 Aug 2013)

[Irish Independent] , Dowling, Enda Elton's cash finally funding 130 needle exchange programmes. (13 Aug 2013)

[Irish Independent] , Barrett, David UK rail companies ban e-cigarettes from trains and stations. (12 Aug 2013)

[Sunday Independent] , Farren, Ronan Literary lions haunted by scourge of alcoholism. (11 Aug 2013)

[thejournal.ie] , McKenna, Aaron Column: It’s time to tax and regulate marijuana sale in Ireland. (10 Aug 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Woulfe, Jimmy Drugs importation network uncovered. (10 Aug 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Doherty, Caroline Mixed signals on alcohol deserve red card. (10 Aug 2013)

[Irish Independent] , O'Sullivan, Majella Lifeguards pluck 559 struggling swimmers from the water in July alone. (09 Aug 2013)

[Independent.ie] , McCabe, Sara War on smoking means uncertain future for tobacco companies. (07 Aug 2013)

[Irish Examiner Breaking News] Minister for Health asked to clarify legal status of e-cigarettes. (06 Aug 2013)

[thejournal.ie] Gardaí have seized €160 million worth of cannabis in four years. (05 Aug 2013)

[thejournal.ie] Just eight out of 20 beds in operation at successful HSE rehab unit. (05 Aug 2013)

[Belfast Telegraph] Northern Ireland doctors in minimum drink price call. (05 Aug 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Value of drugs seized last year rises to €115m, Garda report reveals. (02 Aug 2013)

[Galway Advertiser] Call for minimum pricing to reduce human cost of alcohol related harm. (01 Aug 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , McEnroe, Juno Middle classes ‘are aiding drug barons’. (01 Aug 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , McEnroe, Juno Reilly accuses tobacco firms of targeting young people. (01 Aug 2013)

[Irish Independent] Uruguay set to legalise marijuana. (01 Aug 2013)

[Irish Independent] , Saul, Heather The video that shows why trains and booze don't mix. (01 Aug 2013)

[Irish Independent] , McDonald, Dearbhail Three-quarters of jailed women endured violence, abuse. (30 Jul 2013)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Alcohol Action Ireland urges Government to make reaching agreement on a ban of alcohol sponsorship of sports a priority. (29 Jul 2013)

[Irish Independent] , O'Halloran, Georgina Alcohol is a factor in many fatal assaults, says forensic experts. (29 Jul 2013)

[Irish Independent] , Heffernan, Breda Call on ban on below cost drink sales. (29 Jul 2013)

[Irish Examiner] Funds source sought to end drinks sponsorship. (29 Jul 2013)

[Irish Independent] , Kelly, Fiach Smoking ban moves to outside schools, creches. (29 Jul 2013)

[Irish Examiner Breaking News] Survey: Almost 30% of empty cigarette packets are illegal. (29 Jul 2013)

[Irish Independent] , Sheahan, Fionnan Australia's alcopops tax being examined as alternative to alcohol sponsorship. (28 Jul 2013)

[UNODC] UNODC Executive Director calls for prevention, fair access to treatment on World Hepatitis Day. (28 Jul 2013)

[BBC News Scotland] Minimum alcohol pricing: Five countries oppose Scottish drink plan. (25 Jul 2013)

[BBC News Scotland] Minimum alcohol pricing: position of Ireland. (25 Jul 2013)

[Irish Examiner Breaking News] Reilly aims for tobacco-free Ireland by 2025. (25 Jul 2013)

World Health Organization. WHO urges governments to act on hepatitis threat. (24 Jul 2013)

[thejournal.ie] IRFU report shows 74% decrease in international squad drug testing. (23 Jul 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Shanahan, Catherine Plain cigarette packaging ‘could boost illegal trade’. (23 Jul 2013)

[Irish Examiner Breaking News] Reilly intent on removing branding from cigarette packs. (23 Jul 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Gardaí and customs net €45m drugs in 40 operations. (22 Jul 2013)

Department of Health. [Department of Health] New research shows plain packaging makes smokers 70% more likely to find cigarettes less satisfying – Minister Reilly. (22 Jul 2013)

[thejournal.ie] Illegal tobacco sellers could be given ASBOs. (18 Jul 2013)

[Alcohol Forum] , Brennan, Fiona and Timony Meehan, Anne Women and alcohol. (18 Jul 2013)

[Irish Independent] Community group leads fight against drugs. (17 Jul 2013)

[Alcohol Concern] [England/Wales]: A public health disaster as the Government bins minimum unit pricing. (17 Jul 2013)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Gardaí are closely monitoring outdoor drinking during good weather, says Justice Minister. (15 Jul 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Lack of money prevents addicts seeking help. (15 Jul 2013)

[thejournal.ie] , Argintar, Laura See what your alcohol intake could do to your face in 10 years. (14 Jul 2013)

[Irish Independent] , Brady, Tom Counterfeit alcohol seized by customs in online probe. (13 Jul 2013)

[Irish Independent] Prosecution for possession of drugs falls off. (13 Jul 2013)

[Telegraph, UK] , Mason, Rowena and Kirkup, James Conservatives retreat over minimum price on alcohol. (12 Jul 2013)

Royal College of Psychiatrists. [Royal College of Psychiatrists] Stimulant medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ‘protects against substance use disorders’. (12 Jul 2013)

[World Health Organization] Questions and answers on electronic cigarettes or electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). (10 Jul 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Murray, Niall Number of students seeking counselling surges. (08 Jul 2013)

[Irish Independent] , Cusack, Jim Republicans and loyalists linked to deadly drug. (07 Jul 2013)

[thejournal.ie] Are you going to any of the Phoenix Park gigs? Leave the booze behind. (05 Jul 2013)

[Irish Examiner] Fears over transfer of young offenders. (05 Jul 2013)

[Belfast Telegraph] , Alexander, Stephen Warning over contaminated Ecstasy. (04 Jul 2013)

[thejournal.ie] Column: Meth is not glamorous – and nobody is immune to the tragedies it brings. (03 Jul 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , McEnroe, Juno Recommendations on alcohol ‘short sighted’. (03 Jul 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Shanahan, Catherine Children at risk due to shortage of staff. (02 Jul 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , McEnroe, Juno Committee opposes ban on alcohol sponsorship. (02 Jul 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Initiative to tackle drug-debt bullying by dealers. (02 Jul 2013)

[Independent.ie] , Donnolly, Katherine National student survey: half of our upwardly mobile students don't have a job. (02 Jul 2013)

[Irish Examiner] Study finds that 25% of adults have used cannabis. (02 Jul 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Lally, Conor Seizure of banned synthetic drugs in post reaches all-time high. (01 Jul 2013)

[irishhealth.com] , Condon, Deborah Warning on buying meds online. (01 Jul 2013)

[Independent.ie] , Cusack, Jim Two dozen for court after undercover operation. (30 Jun 2013)

[Irish Examiner] Editorial: Lack of awareness of drugs black market. (29 Jun 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Cionnaith, Fiachra Online fake drugs trade worth up to €70bn. (29 Jun 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Cionnaith, Fiachra High cost of drugs sees rise in sale of fake pills. (28 Jun 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Moves to criminalise buying sex welcomed. (28 Jun 2013)

[Irish Medical Times] , Culliton, Gary RCPI urges reversal of sponsorship approach. (28 Jun 2013)

[thejournal.ie] ‘Designer drugs’ being sold as ‘bath salts’ and ‘spice’ causing concern. (27 Jun 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Ireland tops EU for use of new psychoactive drugs. (27 Jun 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Connolly, Shaun Traffic laws will crack down on drug driving. (27 Jun 2013)

[Irish Examiner Breaking News] Survey: Seven in 10 men drink in a harmful manner. (26 Jun 2013)

[Independent.ie] UN sounds alarm on designer drugs. (26 Jun 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Revellers warned of new drug’s dangers. (24 Jun 2013)

[Independent.ie] , Black, Fergus and Kelleher, Lynne Veronica is still an icon in the war on drugs after 17 years. (24 Jun 2013)

[Independent.ie] , Flanagan, Peter and O'Regan, Eilish Menthol cigarettes banned to protect young from habit. (22 Jun 2013)

[Independent.ie] , Sheehan, Aideen We pay more for food and drink than most of Europe. (22 Jun 2013)

Irish EU Presidency. [Irish EU Presidency] Agreement reached on stricter control of legal substances used in narcotics trade. (21 Jun 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Cionnaith, Fiachra Addiction treatment group warning amid funding cut. (20 Jun 2013)

[Irish Examiner] Sports chiefs warn against alcohol sponsorship ban. (20 Jun 2013)

[Irish Examiner] Cancer society looks for regulation of e-cigarettes. (17 Jun 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Baker, Noel Drug debt teens threatened with guns. (17 Jun 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Deegan, Gordon HSE to be told of parents’ drink and drug crimes. (17 Jun 2013)

Irish Examiner. [Irish Examiner] Ireland set to introduce minimum price for alcohol. (17 Jun 2013)

[Irish Examiner] Reilly: Drink ads ban won’t cause sky to fall in. (17 Jun 2013)

[Independent.ie] , Reilly, Jerome End-stage liver disease crisis in teen drinkers. (16 Jun 2013)

[RTE News] Oireachtas committee opposes ending sponsorship of sports events by drinks companies. (16 Jun 2013)

[thejournal.ie] Luke Ming Flanagan: I’m still smoking cannabis… but not in Ireland. (15 Jun 2013)

[Herald.ie] Alarm over open jail bus for addicts. (14 Jun 2013)

World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe. Status report on alcohol and health in 35 European countries 2013. (14 Jun 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Carty, Ed Men at greater risk of cancer due to lifestyle. (12 Jun 2013)

[Irish Examiner Breaking News] UK: E-cigarettes to be classified as 'medicines'. (12 Jun 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Call for mandatory drug sentence to be repealed. (11 Jun 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , McEnroe, Juno Timeline discussed for ending sport link to alcohol. (10 Jun 2013)

[Independent.ie] Varadkar aims to delay alcohol sponsor ban. (10 Jun 2013)

[Independent.ie] , Sheehan, Maeve Gardai's undercover drugs sting is aborted after leaks in media. (09 Jun 2013)

[Irish Examiner] 29 drug dealers arrested in major sting. (08 Jun 2013)

Council of the European Union. [Council of the European Union] European Council adopts EU Action Plan on Drugs (2013-2016). (07 Jun 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac €3m ecstasy haul is the biggest in nine years. (06 Jun 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Flynn, Patrick Customs steps up smuggling fight with new scanners. (06 Jun 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , McEnroe, Juno Gilmore backs ban on alcohol sponsorship. (06 Jun 2013)

[irishhealth.com] , Condon, Deborah Practice nurses can ID alcohol problems. (06 Jun 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Numbers in women’s prison continue to rise. (05 Jun 2013)

[Independent.ie] , Cooper, Charlie €4,700 a year: The cost to employers of smokers' cigarette breaks, illness cover and health care costs. (04 Jun 2013)

[Independent.ie] , Brennan, Michael Cross-party group to fight proposed ban on alcohol sponsorship. (04 Jun 2013)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Government needs to show leadership and put public health first by implementing all the proposed alcohol harm-reduction measures in the national strategy. (04 Jun 2013)

[Irish Examiner] Mixed reaction to proposed drinks sponsorship ban. (04 Jun 2013)

[Irish Examiner Breaking News] College of Physicians worried about 'catastrophic' level of alcohol-related deaths. (03 Jun 2013)

[rte.ie] Roisin Shortall says link between sport and alcohol promotion needs to be broken. (03 Jun 2013)

[Irish Examiner] Varadkar backs base price for alcohol. (03 Jun 2013)

Alcohol Action Ireland. Failure to implement a ban on alcohol sponsorship of sports would be a failure to protect future generations from alcohol-related harm. (02 Jun 2013)

[rte.ie] Minister Leo Varadkar supports alcohol strategy proposals. (02 Jun 2013)

[thejournal.ie] Crystal meth: The side effects of Breaking Bad in Ireland. (01 Jun 2013)

[Irish Independent] Editorial. It's time to face the truth about our drinking. (01 Jun 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Lucey, Anne Heroin blamed for eight deaths in Kerry town in two years. (01 Jun 2013)

[Irish Independent] , O'Regan, Eilish Mums-to-be are playing "Russian roulette" with alcohol. (01 Jun 2013)

[Irish Independent] , Melia, Paul One person a day dying from effects of drinking. (01 Jun 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Record number of synthetic chemicals detected. (01 Jun 2013)

[Independent.ie] Well done, Minister, on cigs' packaging - now for a debate on drugs. (01 Jun 2013)

[Irish Independent] , O'Regan, Eilish Young women's drinking level 'scary'. (01 Jun 2013)

[thejournal.ie] HSE warns of contaminated cannabis as two women remain in critical condition. (31 May 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Cionnaith, Fiachra Irish love affair with drink raises cancer risk. (30 May 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac EU warning over ‘relentless supply’ of synthetic drugs. (29 May 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Industrial-scale cannabis factories ‘changing face of drug trade’. (29 May 2013)

[thejournal.ie] Irish people are drinking 700 times more than we should. (29 May 2013)

[irishhealth.com] , Condon, Deborah 'Never drink and dive' - IWS. (29 May 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Stack, Sarah 75% of Dublin heroin addicts also hooked on other drugs, study finds. (28 May 2013)

[irishhealth.com] , Hunter, Niall Govt approval for plain cig packaging. (28 May 2013)

Health Research Board. Alcohol and Drug Research Unit. [Health Research Board] New report reveals the latest drug trends in Europe. (28 May 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O’Faolain, Aodhan and Managh, Ray School fights move to reinstate drug allegation student. (28 May 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Drug units take a hit as Garda numbers decline. (27 May 2013)

[Independent.ie] , Brady, Tom How our drink-drive checks work. (24 May 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Cionnaith, Fiachra and Cahill, Ann Reilly’s remarks to spark tobacco industry’s anger. (24 May 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Call for national debate on decriminalising drugs. (22 May 2013)

[Irish Examiner Breaking News] Drugs crisis organisation call for decriminalisation of drug use. (21 May 2013)

[Labour.ie] Ó Ríordáin calls for reintroduction of ban on below cost selling of alcohol. (20 May 2013)

[Independent.ie] , Cusack, Jim African gangs use 'front' businesses to sell 'meth'. (19 May 2013)

[Irish Examiner] Study shows continuing decrease in alcohol consumption. (19 May 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , King, Norman Alarm at rise of cheap new crystal meth variant. [in Greece]. (18 May 2013)

[Irish Examiner] Two thirds of treatment centre’s clients stay drug-free. (18 May 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Hickey, Donal Call to include head shop ban in plan. (15 May 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Cassidy, Eddie Support for at-risk youths. (15 May 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Study: 25% of St Pat’s inmates at risk of psychosis. (14 May 2013)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Alcohol & Our Health. (13 May 2013)

[Independent.ie] , Smith, Andrea Are you an accidental, over the counter opiate addict? (13 May 2013)

[spunout.ie] Hello Sunday morning. (13 May 2013)

[Independent.ie] , Molloy, Thomas Majority of publicans want minimum alcohol pricing. (13 May 2013)

[Independent.ie] , O'Regan, Eilish Still no warning labels on alcohol one year on. (13 May 2013)

[Independent.ie] , Crowe, Dermot Calling time on its Guinness sponsorship can ultimately be good business for the GAA. (12 May 2013)

[Herald.ie] , Feehan, Conor Dealers forcing parents to pay for drug debts. (10 May 2013)

[Guardian Online] Legal highs: international drugs gangs 'expanding into growing market.' (UK). (09 May 2013)

[UK Royal College of Physcians] Report of Royal College of Physcians European Parliament seminar on alcohol pricing policies. (09 May 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , De Brun, Rita Students turning to legal stimulants for exam edge. (09 May 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Sullivan, Claire Warning over use of pain medicines. (09 May 2013)

[Independent.ie] , O'Regan, Eilish Do as I say, not as I do: 94 % of consultants drink alcohol. (08 May 2013)

[Northern Ireland Executive] Successful cross border health projects are delivering for the people – Poots and Reilly. (08 May 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Riordan, Sean Town to employ health worker for teens thinking of suicide. (08 May 2013)

[ERANID] Press Release 7th May – European research network on illicit drugs (ERANID) launched. (07 May 2013)

[thejournal.ie] Refund scheme for alcohol containers ‘could reduce illegal dumping’. (07 May 2013)

[Irish Examiner] ‘Zero tolerance’ with drug-using patients at Mater. (07 May 2013)

[thejournal.ie] Calls for Ireland to follow as Scotland pushes ahead with minimum alcohol price. (04 May 2013)

BBC News. [BBC News Online] Minimum pricing: Challenge to Scottish alcohol legislation fails. (03 May 2013)

[Irish Medical Times] , Mudiwa, Lloyd Government is urged to come down on the side of public health interests. (02 May 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Baker, Noel Psych unit patients use illicit drugs, admit staff. (02 May 2013)

[Irish Medical Times] , Culliton, Gary Alcohol sports sponsors in doctors’ crosshairs. (01 May 2013)

[Irish Medical Times] , Reilly, Catherine Problem drinking among doctors is ‘overestimated’. (01 May 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Buckley, Dan Almost 4,000 deaths prevented due to workplace smoking ban. (30 Apr 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Moore, Ollie Irish scientists leading street drug research. (30 Apr 2013)

[Independent.ie] , Keane, Billy Alcohol reports won't tell you of a generation dying before our eyes. (29 Apr 2013)

[Independent.ie] , Hogan, Treacy Task force set up to probe trend of rising road deaths. (29 Apr 2013)

[thejournal.ie] Drugs bought on the internet ‘can contain rat poison’, warn pharmacists. (28 Apr 2013)

[Guardian Online] , Power, Mike The hidden dangers of legal highs. (27 Apr 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Sullivan, Claire Probe into claims cocaine, cannabis are being smuggled into psychiatric unit. (27 Apr 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Brien, Brendan Fund sport properly — then let’s talk alcohol. (26 Apr 2013)

[Independent.ie] Retailers hurt by illicit trading. (25 Apr 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Sport ‘will suffer’ from alcohol sponsorship ban. (25 Apr 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Most with liver disease ‘are not alcoholics’. (24 Apr 2013)

[Independent.ie] , Sheehan, Aideen Sports needs alcohol sponsorship 'to survive', Dail Committee warned. (24 Apr 2013)

[Independent.ie] Time to put cork back in the bottle. (24 Apr 2013)

[RTE News] Doctors in warning over alcohol abuse. (23 Apr 2013)

[Independent.ie] , Anderson, Nicola Warning over child gadget 'addiction'. (23 Apr 2013)

[Independent.ie] , Sheil, Tom and Cunningham, Grainne Two in court over 2.4m drug seizure. (22 Apr 2013)

[Independent.ie] Expert warns of serious sleep apnea problem in Ireland. (20 Apr 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Expert: Ireland operates as ‘conveyor belt’ for alcohol industry. (19 Apr 2013)

[HSE Website] Jigsaw Donegal – new youth mental health service for Donegal’s young people opens. (19 Apr 2013)

[Irish Medical Times] , Culliton, Gary ‘Last orders’ called on cut-price alcohol. (19 Apr 2013)

[irishhealth.com] Cannabis conference for Dublin. (17 Apr 2013)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Lack of strict legislation governing alcohol advertising and sponsorship is allowing Irish children to be “groomed” by the alcohol industry. (17 Apr 2013)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] , Smyth, Bobby P Statement to the Joint Committee on Transport and Communications by Dr Bobby Smyth. (17 Apr 2013)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] , Flannery, William Statement to the Joint Committee on Transport and Communications by Dr William Flannery. (17 Apr 2013)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] , Barry, Joseph Statement to the Joint Committee on Transport and Communications by Professor Joe Barry. (17 Apr 2013)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Alcohol Action Ireland to address Joint Committee on alcohol industry sponsorship of sports. (16 Apr 2013)

[Connaught Telegraph] Alcohol linked to half of town’s underage crime - Garda juvenile liaison officer calls for reflection on drink culture. (16 Apr 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , McEnroe, Juno Alcohol pricing plan to go before departments. (16 Apr 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Johnson, Daniel Taste of beer ‘makes you want to drink more’. (16 Apr 2013)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] WHO confirms that the alcohol industry has no role in the formulation of alcohol policies. (16 Apr 2013)

[thejournal.ie] Cannabis-based oral spray approved for use in Ireland. (12 Apr 2013)

[irishhealth.com] , Condon, Deborah Cut price alcohol must be tackled. (12 Apr 2013)

[RTE News] Doctors call for action to be taken against cut-price alcohol. (12 Apr 2013)

[Independent.ie] , McDonald, Dearbhail Only fifth of drug offenders servce 10 years. (12 Apr 2013)

[Irish Medical Times] , Gantly, Dara Kerry CoCo alcohol call is ‘another reason to move'. (11 Apr 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Customs seize first haul of meth destined for export. (10 Apr 2013)

[Irish Medical Times] , Gantly, Dara Drug barons ‘should get mandatory life in jail’. (10 Apr 2013)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] National alcohol charity urges people to “Reduce your drinking: reduce your cancer risk” . (10 Apr 2013)

[thejournal.ie] Smokers’ group welcomes study showing low level of smoking in cars. (10 Apr 2013)

[eu2013.org] EU drug co-ordinators' meeting builds on EU Drug Strategy 2013-2020 agreement. (09 Apr 2013)

[Independent.ie] , Collins, Nick Legal highs 'should be sold like alcohol'. (09 Apr 2013)

[Irish Examiner] Taoiseach ‘must give leadership in fight against alcohol abuse'. (08 Apr 2013)

[Independent.ie] , Cosgrave, Terrance Terrance Cosgrave: response to our chronic addiction is a sick joke. (07 Apr 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Lucey, Anne Man told to prove cannabis was for pain relief. (06 Apr 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac and Ring, Evelyn Ambivalence to alcohol abuse must be removed. (05 Apr 2013)

[Independent.ie] , Butler, Laura Gardai planning crackdown on drinking before concerts. (05 Apr 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Lucey, Anne Judge: Head shops affect the most vulnerable. (05 Apr 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac 25% of senior cycle students are problem drinkers. (04 Apr 2013)

[Irish Medical Times] , Reilly, Catherine Plan to renew measures on tobacco, alcohol and sugar. (04 Apr 2013)

[irishhealth.com] , Condon, Deborah Significant binge drinking among 5th-years. (03 Apr 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Connolly, Shaun Call for crackdown on web prescription drugs trade. (02 Apr 2013)

[thejournal.ie] Ireland an ‘easy target’ for international smugglers. (01 Apr 2013)

[Independent.ie] , Horan, Niamh FAI seeks easing of alcohol rules. (31 Mar 2013)

[Independent.ie] , Greene, John John Greene: State can benefit by filling gap in market,. (31 Mar 2013)

[Independent.ie] , O Rourke, Colm We must cut sport's drink links. (31 Mar 2013)

[Irish Examiner] Archaic alcohol ban damaging for tourism, RAI chief says. (29 Mar 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , McCarthaigh, Sean Zero-tolerance approach to drug-driving planned. (29 Mar 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , McCarthaigh, Sean Alcohol sponsorship ban ‘would hurt sports’. (28 Mar 2013)

[Spiegel online international] , Hollersen, Wiebke 'This Is Working': Portugal, 12 years after decriminalizing drugs. (28 Mar 2013)

[thejournal.ie] Oireachtas agenda: alcohol sponsorship, court reporting and animal welfare. (27 Mar 2013)

, Reilly, Catherine Smoking linked with cervical pre-cancer. (27 Mar 2013)

[Independent.ie] [Northern Ireland] 300 deaths 'down to alcohol misuse'. (26 Mar 2013)

[Irish Examiner] Report: Family disputes the most common cause of homelessness. (26 Mar 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Baker, Noel Cannabis drug debts leading to suicide. (25 Mar 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , McEnroe, Juno National study to put our drink habits in the spotlight. (23 Mar 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Doherty, Caroline Beds lie idle but children denied psychiatric care. (22 Mar 2013)

The Economist. [The Economist] The Trainspotting generation: the government is undermining a successful treatment system. (UK). (22 Mar 2013)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Alcohol charity launches DrinkHelp.ie. (21 Mar 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac and Ring, Evelyn Reilly supports minimum pricing for alcohol. (21 Mar 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Doyle, Kate Unnatural deaths of children in care double. (21 Mar 2013)

[thejournal.ie] Alcohol Forum chairman calls for levy on drinks industry . (20 Mar 2013)

[The Argus] Local drug addicts face a treatment delay of six months. (20 Mar 2013)

[Irish Examiner Breaking News] Reilly wants lower pub prices and higher off-sales prices. (20 Mar 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac 80% of offenders have positive attitude to probation system. (19 Mar 2013)

[rte.ie] Report finds judges 'lenient' in manslaughter cases if drink and drugs involved. (19 Mar 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Scourge of knife crime ‘must be tackled’. (19 Mar 2013)

[thejournal.ie] Impact of harmful drinking on Irish children ‘a national scandal’. (18 Mar 2013)

[Irish Examiner] National Alcohol Awareness Week begins today. (18 Mar 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , McCarthaigh, Sean New law sees fewer tests for drink driving . (18 Mar 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Rise in abuse of cannabis, says report. (18 Mar 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Ó Fátharta, Conall Five drink drivers win appeals after gardaí fail to show. (15 Mar 2013)

[Medical Independent] , Fogarty, James Calls for radical change to chaotic addiction services across Ireland. (14 Mar 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Children ‘collateral’ victims of drink sector sport sponsorship. (14 Mar 2013)

[Medical Independent] , Fogarty, James Over the counter medicine implicated in 51 deaths. (14 Mar 2013)

[Northumbria University] It’s not easy being green. (12 Mar 2013)

[Department of Children and Youth Affairs] Minister Fitzgerald announces €1 million for new youth cafés. (12 Mar 2013)

[Independent.ie] , O'Regan, Eilish TV station rapped for exposing children to drink ads. (12 Mar 2013)

[UNODC] Fifty-sixth session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs opens in Vienna. (11 Mar 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Raleigh, David Gardaí target drugs gangs. (11 Mar 2013)

[Department of Health] Minister of State White participating in high level UN debate on drugs policy. (11 Mar 2013)

[North Inner City Drugs Task Force] NICDTF issue anthrax alert. (11 Mar 2013)

[Independent.ie] Smokers reveal quitting strategies. (09 Mar 2013)

[Irish Examiner] Revenue numbers show falling trend of alcohol consumption. (08 Mar 2013)

Institute of Alcohol Studies. [Institute of Alcohol Studies] Scientists hit back at drinks industry criticisms of research on minimum pricing. (08 Mar 2013)

Irish Examiner. [Irish Examiner] Teens on the town: special feature. (08 Mar 2013)

European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction. New drug 4-MA to be placed under control across the EU. (07 Mar 2013)

[thejournal.ie] , Flynn, Anne- Marie Column: mental health and alcohol – the elephant in the room. (06 Mar 2013)

[thejournal.ie] Rise in ‘designer drugs’ poses serious health risk: UN report. (06 Mar 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Hayes, Kathryn Teenage gang battle seasoned criminals to control drug trade. (05 Mar 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Baker, Noel Intimidation over drug debts on rise. (04 Mar 2013)

[Finegael.ie] , Meade, Sarah Link between alcohol, suicide and self-harm must not be ignored – Neville. (28 Feb 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Baker, Noel Watchdog set to inspect children and family services. (26 Feb 2013)

[Herald.ie] , Byrne, Sean The Irish drink problem is hidden in plain sight, and it's escalating. (25 Feb 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Kelleher, Lynne Prison documentary series reveals shocking scale of violence. (25 Feb 2013)

[Independent.ie] Drinking to oblivion, pub brawls and bad behaviour – our shame Down Under. (23 Feb 2013)

[Irish Examiner Breaking News] FF: Govt not tackling cheap alcohol issue. (23 Feb 2013)

[Independent.ie] , Riegel, Ralph Alcohol firms treat teens like beer mats, says bishop. (22 Feb 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Regan, Mary Failure to ban alcohol sponsorship in sport a ‘policy own goal’. (22 Feb 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , English, Eoin Fury as heroin kits and used needles found in city play area. (22 Feb 2013)

[Independent.ie] Letter: Varadkar letting the side down on sponsorship. (22 Feb 2013)

[Independent.ie] , Kelly, Fiach Drink sponsors in sport to stay, insists Varadkar. (21 Feb 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Regan, Mary ‘Pay clubs to drop drinks sponsorship’. (21 Feb 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , McCarthaigh, Sean Cabinet to sign off on delayed alcohol strategy. (20 Feb 2013)

[Independent.ie] Minister to push on with drink pricing policy. (19 Feb 2013)

[Independent.ie] , O'Regan, Eilish Alcohol is now responsible for 25pc of all drug-related deaths. (18 Feb 2013)

[Independent.ie] Elton John's charity helps addicts avoid HIV risk. (18 Feb 2013)

[Alcohol Forum] National Alcohol Awareness Week 18 to 22 March 2013. (18 Feb 2013)

[Independent.ie] Dunnes sold alcohol to underage girl in sting operation. (16 Feb 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Riordan, Sean Pilot project aims to help addicts. (15 Feb 2013)

[Independent.ie] , Foley, Cliona Dope testing chief insists GAA must stay vigilant over drugs threat. (14 Feb 2013)

[National University of Ireland, Maynooth] Study develops new system to help identify those at risk of suicide. (14 Feb 2013)

[Independent.ie] , Brady, Tom Five people banned from city centre under ASBO. (13 Feb 2013)

[Irish Examiner Breaking News] Junior cup kids 'have necks on them like adults' due to supplements, says sports doctor. (13 Feb 2013)

[Department of Children and Youth Affairs] Minister Fitzgerald announces €500,000 funding for Youth Cafés. (13 Feb 2013)

[Independent.ie] , McQuinn, Cormac Chief Justice Denham favours alternatives to prison. (12 Feb 2013)

[Independent.ie] Food firms 'attacking' health plans. (12 Feb 2013)

[Independent.ie] , Brady, Tom Gardai smash multi-million euro cannabis growhouse. (12 Feb 2013)

[RTE News] Imprisoned gang leader convicted of drug charges. (12 Feb 2013)

[Irish Medical Times] , Mudiwa, Lloyd Statistics on deaths among drug users published. (12 Feb 2013)

[Independent.ie] Campaign to curb excessive drinking is paying off. (11 Feb 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Doherty, Caroline Bishop divides opinion on drink. (09 Feb 2013)

[Independent.ie] , Macdonald, Sarah Ban alcohol sponsorship for sports, say bishops. (07 Feb 2013)

[thejournal.ie] How can Ireland reduce lifestyle-related cancer rates? (07 Feb 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Alcohol causes half of all drug fatalities. (06 Feb 2013)

Health Research Board. [Health Research Board] Decrease in the number of drug-related deaths - latest HRB figures. (05 Feb 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Help for families intimidated by dealers. (05 Feb 2013)

[Dublin People] , Deasy, Jamie Junior Minister to bring alcohol proposals to the Cabinet. (04 Feb 2013)

[Independent.ie] , Harkin, Greg Scientist who made cannabis painkiller will fight conviction. (04 Feb 2013)

Irish Examiner. [Irish Examiner] Cocaine can kill, warns hospital consultant. (01 Feb 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Eastern Europeans ‘prominent’ in drugs scene. (01 Feb 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Eastern Europeans ‘prominent’ in drugs scene. (01 Feb 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Murray, Niall Mental health guidelines for schools ‘need backup’. (01 Feb 2013)

[thejournal.ie] Grow Houses: Do you know what your tenants are doing? (31 Jan 2013)

[Independent.ie] Ireland tops legal high user charts. (31 Jan 2013)

[Independent.ie] , Kelly, Fiach Healy-Rae drink-drive permit plea is rejected. (30 Jan 2013)

[Irish Examiner] Ministers under fire over tobacco industry meetings. (29 Jan 2013)

[Independent.ie] , Hayes, Kathryn Landmark case as drink driver found guilty. (26 Jan 2013)

, Brennan, Michael Shortall and Gilmore bicker over alcohol abuse legislation. (25 Jan 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Doctor: All of society uses prostitutes. (24 Jan 2013)

[irishhealth.com] , Condon, Deborah Suicide - alcohol abuse must be tackled. (24 Jan 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Connolly, Shaun Councillors condemned by alcohol activists. (23 Jan 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Hickey, Donal ‘Massive support’ for drink-drive idea. (23 Jan 2013)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Any amount of alcohol increases the risk of involvement in a fatal crash. (22 Jan 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Hickey, Donal Councillors back rural drink-drive ‘permits’. (22 Jan 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Heylin, Liam Illegal drug had been widely available in shop. (22 Jan 2013)

[Independent.ie] Rural drink-drive permits dragging country back to dark ages, say road safety chiefs. (22 Jan 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Riordan, Sean Pastors administer aid to city’s revellers. (21 Jan 2013)

[Irish Independent] Breathalyser inventor who revolutionised the war on drink-driving. (19 Jan 2013)

[Irish Independent] 'Brewer's droop' can affect men in the bedroom for months. (19 Jan 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Heroin haul second biggest in State’s history, say gardaí. (19 Jan 2013)

[irishhealth.com] , Condon, Deborah What drug affects arousal in men? (19 Jan 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Fogarty, John GAA urged to tackle scourge of binge drinking. (17 Jan 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Ring, Evelyn Ash wanted car smoking ban seven years ago. (14 Jan 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Callaghan, Helen Driven to drink by soaring stress levels. (13 Jan 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , McEnroe, Juno Ban on smoking in cars carrying children. (12 Jan 2013)

[Irish Examiner] Tobacco firms ‘targeting’ women with elegant, feminine packaging. (11 Jan 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Ó Cionnaith, Fiachra Child patients ‘treated with drunk adults’. (09 Jan 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Black, Fergus Doctor prescribed strong tranquilliser to teen heroin addict. (09 Jan 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Alcohol treatment surges in south-east region. (08 Jan 2013)

[Irish Independent] , Lynch, Declan Declan Lynch: Dry spells feed the addict's delusion of being in control. (06 Jan 2013)

[Irish Independent] Women run day-to-day criminal business of leading drugs gangs. (06 Jan 2013)

[Irish Independent] , Melia, Paul 2.5m tablets seized as more people buy online. (05 Jan 2013)

[irishhealth.com] , Condon, Deborah Calories - alcohol second only to fat. (05 Jan 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Customs stop record amount of head shop drug imports. (05 Jan 2013)

[rte.ie] Drugs worth over €49m seized by Revenue's Customs services in 2012. (05 Jan 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Riordan, John Lessons for Ireland in changing US attitudes to marijuana? (04 Jan 2013)

[Irish Independent] , Adams, Stephen Even a tipple a day is one too many – warning from doctors. (02 Jan 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Sullivan, Claire HSE app aims to help smokers beat the habit. (02 Jan 2013)

[Irish Independent] New Year dieters warned of calorie count in alcohol. (02 Jan 2013)

[thejournal.ie] , O'Malley, Sheila 7 things to know about teenage drinking (and how to deal with it). (01 Jan 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Charity calls for alcohol and pharma industries to fund addiction services. (2013)

[thejournal.ie] EU regulation of e-cigarettes a step closer. (2013)