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[Ana Liffey Drug Project] , Duffin, Tony Campaigners call for care and compassion towards people who use drugs. (16 Dec 2019)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] My World Survey 2 results highlights the concerning enrolment of our children to Ireland’s harmful drinkers. (19 Nov 2019)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Majority of alcohol harm in Ireland arises from low- and moderate-risk drinkers prone to binge drinking, study finds. (24 Oct 2019)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Alcohol Action Ireland and Mental Health Ireland are teaming up to tackle the harmful effects of alcohol on our mental health. (10 Oct 2019)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Alcohol Action Ireland encouraged by the latest findings from Scotland on the introduction of minimum pricing of alcohol products. (26 Sep 2019)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] An open letter: what is the relationship between sport Ireland and Diageo? Liberty Fields campaign. (23 Aug 2019)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Alcohol Action note progress on health warnings and information to be placed on alcohol products and advertising. (25 Jul 2019)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Alcohol Action Ireland notes government moves to commence minimum unit pricing of alcohol products. (01 Jul 2019)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Alcohol Action Ireland welcomes Scottish monitoring report on alcohol sales. (19 Jun 2019)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Alcohol Action Ireland applauds the contribution of the BBC and Adrian Chiles to highlight government inaction on alcohol policy. (11 Jun 2019)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Spirits industry afraid of their own ingredients? (06 Jun 2019)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] What is the Public Health (Alcohol) Act? (05 Jun 2019)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Alcohol Action Ireland highly concerned by teenage drinking. (16 May 2019)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] No place for alcohol industry in public health policies. (01 May 2019)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Alcohol Action Ireland submission to public consultation on the regulation of harmful content on online platforms and the implementation of the revised audiovisual media services directive. (16 Apr 2019)

[Ana Liffey Drug Project] Marian Keyes, Damien Dempsey among host of Irish personalities joining the call to decriminalise people who use drugs. (03 Apr 2019)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Alcohol Action Ireland disappointed by latest alcohol consumption data for 2018. (12 Mar 2019)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Alcohol Action Ireland calls for concerted effort from all stakeholders to ensure alcohol does not hinder Irish holidaymakers safe travel. (14 Feb 2019)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Alcohol Action Ireland welcomes reports that Minister Harris will press ahead with the introduction of Minimum Unit Pricing. (14 Jan 2019)

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[British Irish Council] 33rd British-Irish council summit. (15 Nov 2019)

[BBC News Online] , McCracken, Niall Prisoners' 'lives at risk' after jail release [Northern Ireland]. (08 Sep 2019)

[Belfast Telegraph] Editor's Viewpoint: Alcohol pricing controls in the Republic a sobering reminder of a problem widespread across this island. (13 Jul 2019)

[Belfast Telegraph] , Madden, Andrew Surge in use of jab to counter heroin overdoses in Northern Ireland. (24 May 2019)

[Belfast Telegraph] , Smyth, Lisa [Northern Ireland] Plea for reform of addiction services as deaths increase. (08 Apr 2019)

[BBC News Northern Ireland] , Bonner, Kelly [Northern Ireland] Pregabalin/Lyrica reclassified to a class C drug. (01 Apr 2019)

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[Citywide] Open letter to Taoiseach July 2019. (16 Jul 2019)

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[Department of Health] Minister Byrne welcomes additional investment in addiction services in 2020 . (18 Dec 2019)

[Department of Children and Youth Affairs] New targeted youth funding scheme “UBU - Your Place Your Space“ launched. (16 Dec 2019)

[Department of Health] Ministers for Health discuss alcohol and drug use with British counterparts. (15 Nov 2019)

[Department of Health] Minister Harris and Minister Byrne welcome first restrictions on advertising of alcohol that become law today. (12 Nov 2019)

[Dublinlive] , McDonagh, Darragh Almost half of inmates at Dublin women's prison receiving methadone treatment. (08 Nov 2019)

[Department of Health] Minister for Health welcomes Government approval to draft a Public Health (Tobacco and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill. (22 Oct 2019)

[Department of Health] Minister Byrne announces €2.28m for 12 strategic initiatives to implement the National Drugs Strategy. (17 Sep 2019)

[Department of Children and Youth Affairs] Minister Zappone launches What Works national programme to deliver learning and development opportunities for professionals working with children and young people. (13 Sep 2019)

[Department of Health] Launch of Government proposals for a health-led approach to possession of drugs for personal use. Speech by Minister Catherine Byrne. (02 Aug 2019)

[Department of Health] Ministers Harris, Flanagan, and Byrne announce health-led approach to the possession of drugs for personal use.. (02 Aug 2019)

[Department of Health] Speech by Minister Harris launch of health diversion approach for drug use. (02 Aug 2019)

[Department of Health] Medical Cannabis Access Programme launch enables compassionate access to cannabis for medical reasons. (26 Jun 2019)

[Department of Health] Ministers for Health welcome the decision to host Global Alcohol Policy Conference in Dublin. (26 Mar 2019)

[Department of Health] Drug related deaths figures highlight the importance of a public health approach to drug and alcohol misuse – Minister Catherine Byrne. (08 Mar 2019)

[Department of Health] Minister Catherine Byrne announces additional funding of €1million for implementation of the National Drugs Strategy. (07 Mar 2019)

[Department of Health] Minister Byrne launches Tobacco Free Fingal: A Toolkit for a Tobacco-Free Community. (06 Mar 2019)

[Department of Health] Ministers publish first set of data on gambling in Ireland. (27 Feb 2019)

[Dublin Inquirer] , Buckley, Anne It's time to build the supervised injecting facility. (09 Jan 2019)

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[Extra.ie] , Smyth, Ronan Just 44 convictions from 225 summonses issued for selling alcohol to minors since 2014. (20 Aug 2019)

[Extra.ie] , Hughes, Craig ‘Nimbyism gone mad’ – HSE objects to drug injection centre beside its office. (13 May 2019)

[EMCDDA] WHO recommends rescheduling of cannabis. (25 Mar 2019)

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[FSAI Ireland] Recall of EUPHORIA CBD Full Spectrum Oil products due to the presence of THC, an unauthorised substance. (16 Jul 2019)

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[Health Research Board] Drug-related deaths: Health Research Board publishes latest figures. (12 Dec 2019)

Health Research Board. Alcohol treatment in Ireland: HRB publishes 2018 figures . (19 Nov 2019)

[Health Service Executive] Check your relationship with alcohol ahead of Awareness Week on Alcohol Related Harm. (18 Nov 2019)

[Health Research Board] HRB report sharp rise in cocaine treatment. (07 Nov 2019)

[HSE Website] HSE and partners mark International Overdose Awareness Day 2019. (30 Aug 2019)

[Herald.ie] , Lynott, Laura Report of youngsters drinking less criticised by alcohol campaigner. (16 Aug 2019)

[Herald.ie] , Feehan, Conor 'City will get a supervised drug injection centre', vow ministers. (07 Aug 2019)

[Hot Press] Drugs: an open letter to Leo Varadkar from Hot Press. (05 Jul 2019)

[Health Research Board] Health Research Board compares the Irish drug situation with the rest of Europe. (06 Jun 2019)

[Health Service Executive] Children and young people who smoke are three times more likely to report poor health. (31 May 2019)

[HIV Ireland] Studies show that, for people living with HIV, smoking is more harmful than HIV itself. (31 May 2019)

[Health Research Board] Drug treatment in Ireland: HRB publishes latest figures. (17 Apr 2019)

[Health Research Board] Health Research Board publish latest drug-related deaths figures. (08 Mar 2019)

[Health Products Regulatory Authority] HPRA detain 619,213 dosage units of illegal medicines in 2018. (05 Mar 2019)

[Herald.ie] , Nugent, Ryan 'We're prepared for court battle over drug injection centre', insists minister. (01 Jan 2019)

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[Irish Examiner] Ireland needs more resources to tackle trafficking and drugs crisis. (30 Dec 2019)

[Irish Times] , Cullen, Paul Loyalty cards and other drinks promotions to be banned in 2021. (30 Dec 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , McEnroe, Juno Bid to halt jail drug drops by drones. (27 Dec 2019)

[Irish Times] , Cullen, Paul Plans to create new drugs helpline for people living with addiction. (27 Dec 2019)

[Irish Times] , O'Brien, Tim Gardaí say drug driving is becoming as prevalent as drink driving. (26 Dec 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , English, Eoin Ad stating alcohol is a drug blocked as ‘too political’. (23 Dec 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Status and money pull youth into drugs trade. (23 Dec 2019)

[Independent.ie] , O'Keeffe, Alan Why this season of indulgence is a struggle for those with addictions. (23 Dec 2019)

[Irish Times] , Muldoon, Orla Let’s recognise this: Ireland has a drug problem. (19 Dec 2019)

[Irish Times] , O'Halloran, Marie Stormont deal should include date for minimum alcohol pricing - Varadkar. (18 Dec 2019)

[Independent.ie] , Monaghan, Gabrielle Unlucky for some: The addictive power of bingo. (14 Dec 2019)

Digital Desk Staff. [Irish Examiner Breaking News] Minister hopes permission will be granted for supervised injecting facility in Dublin. (13 Dec 2019)

[Irish Examiner] Problem alcohol use in Ireland: Figures indicate a national crisis. (12 Dec 2019)

[Irish Times] , Wayman, Sheila How Ireland can tackle teenage drink and drugs problem. (10 Dec 2019)

[Irish Times] , Wall, Martin Denying cannabis link to mental illness is ‘like arguing earth is flat’. (09 Dec 2019)

[Irish Times] , Lally, Conor Petty criminals shun burglary for lucrative drug dealing. (09 Dec 2019)

[Irish Times] , Burns, Sarah Illicit online trading ‘may eclipse’ traditional organised crime. (07 Dec 2019)

[Irish Times] , Wilson, Jade Homeless crisis opening up ‘cesspool’ of addiction. (06 Dec 2019)

[Irish Examiner] HR body warn against employers putting on free bar at Christmas party. (06 Dec 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Local counselling project to close doors if it cannot secure State funding. (06 Dec 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Loughlin, Elaine Medical cannabis ‘will change lives’, advocates say. (03 Dec 2019)

[Irish Independent] Patricia Casey: 'Cocaine use now is higher than ever before - but we're not taking the threat seriously'. (03 Dec 2019)

[Irish Independent] , Sheehan, Maeve Drugs trail that reaches from Dubai to all corners of Ireland. (02 Dec 2019)

Ireland. Department of Health. Ministers Harris and Daly announce a fund of €3 million to help support community mental health initiatives across the country. (02 Dec 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Mid to high earners who ‘want to party’ fuel cocaine trade. (30 Nov 2019)

[Irish Examiner Breaking News] 24-hour helpline to direct callers to over 1,000 mental health support services. (28 Nov 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Giblin, Ruaidhrí Court dismisses man's murder appeal on grounds of alcoholism, but admits issue may need to be explored. (28 Nov 2019)

[Independent.ie] , O'Regan, Eilish Stronger cannabis 'has users suffering withdrawal'. (27 Nov 2019)

[Irish Times] , Power, Jack Smoking levels falling faster than increases in e-cigarette use. (22 Nov 2019)

[Irish Times] , Gorman, David Irish Heart Foundation calls on State to ban e-cigarette advertising. (18 Nov 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , McCarthaigh, Sean Sharp increase in number of illegal drugs detected in parcels. (18 Nov 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Shanahan, Catherine Vaping products on sale triple to over 5,300. (18 Nov 2019)

[Irish Times] , Holland, Kitty Drug-related intimidation causing ‘havoc’ in Traveller community. (13 Nov 2019)

[Irish Times] , Cullen, Paul E-cigarettes damage brain, heart, lungs and blood vessels, study finds. (13 Nov 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , McElroy, Bryan GPs must stop putting people into diagnostic boxes and pause before prescribing antidepressants. (13 Nov 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Slater, Sarah Environmental group appeals with local authorities nationwide to ban smoking on beaches. (12 Nov 2019)

[Irish Times] , O'Brien, Tim Alcohol advertisements to be banned near schools from Wednesday. (11 Nov 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Parents ‘want to keep heads down’ over drugs trade. (11 Nov 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Cionnaith, Fiachra Call for new laws to combat use of children in sale of drugs. (07 Nov 2019)

[Independent.ie] , O'Connell, Hugh Fianna Fáil pledges a road-safety-style ad campaign about illegal drug use if party is elected. (05 Nov 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Cionnaith, Fiachra Ban on alcohol ads near schools and playgrounds. (04 Nov 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Dunphy, Liz Dark side of the city: 'The only place heroin is taking you is down into the gutter'. (04 Nov 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Parker, Christy Catholic group in pre-planning with Waterford Council for female-only addiction rehab centre. (03 Nov 2019)

[Irish Times] , O'Connell, Jennifer Cocaine use has become ‘almost like having a packet of Tayto with a pint’. (02 Nov 2019)

[Irish Examiner Breaking News] , Clarke, Vivienne Assistant Garda Commissioner defends force’s record on dealing with drugs. (30 Oct 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Loughlin, Elaine 'We have been given a car with no keys': Calls for medicinal cannabis programme to be expedited. (30 Oct 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , English, Eoin Surge in open drug use in Cork sparks call for more gardaí. (29 Oct 2019)

[Irish Times] , Gallagher, Conor Cocaine in Ireland: ‘The average consumer is a farmer, not a Dublin banker’. (28 Oct 2019)

[Irish Times] , Roche, Barry Why drug crime is rising in Cork and Waterford. (28 Oct 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Baker, Noel Addiction support to be peer-run. (26 Oct 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac HSE drug testing plans fail to get Garda green light. (25 Oct 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Ó Fátharta, Conall Harmful impact of binge drinking. (24 Oct 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Night cafe shelter sees record demand. (24 Oct 2019)

[Irish Examiner] Figures reveal huge rise in number of children admitted to hospital over their drinking. (23 Oct 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Cionnaith, Fiachra Licencing system for sales of tobacco proposed; plans to ban e-cigs for under 18s. (22 Oct 2019)

[Irish Times] , Horgan Jones, Jack and Gallagher, Conor Gangs stealing scrap metal to fund drug deals, Government told. (19 Oct 2019)

[Irish Examiner Breaking News] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Govt allocates €200k for new health diversion system for people caught with illegal drugs. (17 Oct 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Raleigh, David Local politicians express concern at 'cocaine epidemic' sweeping across parts of Limerick. (16 Oct 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Baker, Noel More than 2,000 inmates receiving methadone treatment. (16 Oct 2019)

[Independent.ie] , Feehan, Conor New laws to stop drug gangs using youngsters. (15 Oct 2019)

[Irish Times] , O'Halloran, Marie Bill banning sale of e-cigarettes to under-18s goes to Cabinet. (14 Oct 2019)

[Irish Times] , Mullally, Una When ecstasy was dealt openly on the Dublin rave scene. (13 Oct 2019)

[Irish Examiner Breaking News] 10% increase in numbers treated for addiction disorders. (11 Oct 2019)

[Irish Examiner] Children of people who abuse alcohol 3 times more likely to consider suicide. (10 Oct 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Deegan, Gordon Nine railway workers failed work drug and alcohol tests over past two years. (10 Oct 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Woulfe, Jimmy 'Codeine luring people into drug abuse’. (09 Oct 2019)

[Irish Examiner] HSE: The younger children start to drink, the more likely they will take drugs. (04 Oct 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Shanahan, Catherine Psychiatrist describes Medical Council views on benzodiazepines as 'utterly alarmist'. (04 Oct 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Dunphy, Liz Warning issued about 'date-rape drug' in Cork that makes drinks taste salty. (04 Oct 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Clarke, Vivienne Alcohol ban will be considered to halt air rage incidents on flights. (02 Oct 2019)

[Irish Times] , Bowers, Shauna Waiting time for homeless addiction programmes triples in two years. (01 Oct 2019)

[Irish Times] , Houston, Muiris Benzodiazepine warning is highly significant. (30 Sep 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Baker, Noel Research shows intentional drug overdose is most common reason homeless people present at hospitals. (27 Sep 2019)

[Irish Times] , Cullen, Paul Ireland will miss target for eliminating hepatitis C by 20 years, group claims. (26 Sep 2019)

[Irish Independent] , O'Regan, Eilish Pressure grows for law to tackle sales of cheap alcohol. (26 Sep 2019)

[Irish Times] , Gleeson, Colin Task force unveiled to deal with drug abuse in higher education. (25 Sep 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Ring, Evelyn Treatment centre calls on Government to back mother-and-child facility in Limerick. (24 Sep 2019)

[irishhealth.com] , Condon, Deborah Eliminating hepatitis C - Ireland not on track. (23 Sep 2019)

Digital Desk Staff. [Irish Examiner] UL president calls for vaping ban on all college campuses. (23 Sep 2019)

[Independent.ie] , Nolan, Larissa Legacy of pain, love and loss for the children scarred by drink. (22 Sep 2019)

[Irish Examiner] 75% of farmers feel drug use is ‘widespread’ in rural communities. (19 Sep 2019)

[Irish Times] , Cullen, Paul State urged to reject idea cannabis has medicinal function. (18 Sep 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Teenage cannabis users spending up to €100 per day - study. (17 Sep 2019)

[Irish Times] , Cannon, Mary Cannabis use by young significantly increases mental health risks. (16 Sep 2019)

[Irish Times] , Wall, Martin Sale of tobacco products from vending machines to be banned. (16 Sep 2019)

[Irish Times] The Irish Times view: Change in lifestyle behind pubs’ struggle. (14 Sep 2019)

[Irish Examiner] 7,600 people receive opioid-substitution treatment in first six months of 2019. (10 Sep 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Clarke, Vivienne Drug testing kits give false sense of security says head of HSE’s Addiction Services. (10 Sep 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Woulfe, Jimmy Children as young as 13 caught up in cocaine boom. (09 Sep 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Ring, Evelyn Experts recommend zero alcohol for pregnant women. (09 Sep 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Cionnaith, Fiachra Steroid use among young prompts calls for new public awareness campaign. (06 Sep 2019)

[Independent.ie] , O'Regan, Eilish 'Government needs to crack down on drink prices that put health of young people at risk'. (02 Sep 2019)

[Independent.ie] , Horan, Niamh 'I was picture perfect on the outside but broken underneath'. (01 Sep 2019)

[Independent.ie] , O'Scannáil, Mícheál and Walsh, Aoife Drugs seized within minutes of Electric Picnic starting. (31 Aug 2019)

[Irish Examiner] Minister takes aim at council for rejecting plans for safe injection room. (30 Aug 2019)

[Independent.ie] , Kelly, Aoife 'Bad batch is a red herring' - Irish doctor dispels drug myths and warns festival-goers about high potency MDMA. (29 Aug 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Electric Picnic festival goers warned of high strength drugs. (29 Aug 2019)

[Irish Times] , Gallagher, Conor Gay and bisexual teens ‘more likely’ to use drink and drugs. (26 Aug 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , McDonagh, Darragh Defence Forces to pay €130k for drug testing of staff. (24 Aug 2019)

[Irish Times] , Paul, Mark Roll up, roll up: capitalism will drive cannabis legalisation in Ireland. (23 Aug 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Murphy, Ann Addiction counsellors in Cork seeing first cases of women hooked on crack cocaine. (22 Aug 2019)

[Irish Times] , Cullen, Paul Number of people being treated for problem gambling reaches record levels. (22 Aug 2019)

[Irish Medical Times] , Ryan, Valerie Drug offenders screening model will cost €780,000. (20 Aug 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Leogue, Joe Road Safety Authority questions huge variations in drink-driving convictions between counties. (18 Aug 2019)

[Independent.ie] , O'Keefe, Alan and Lynch, Donal 'We must not let this happen again' - parents' drugs warning after tragic deaths. (18 Aug 2019)

[Independent.ie] , Foy, Ken 'Bad batch' of drugs suspected following tragic young deaths. (17 Aug 2019)

[Independent.ie] , Kelleher, Lynne Children of smoking mothers 'are 30pc more likely to be overweight or obese'. (16 Aug 2019)

[Independent.ie] Teenagers 'can shop around' to find cheap steroids. (15 Aug 2019)

[Independent.ie] , Macdonald, Sarah Adults who give alcohol to teens criticised by bishop. (12 Aug 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Cionnaith, Fiachra Fears of hidden steroid abuse by males. (12 Aug 2019)

[Independent.ie] , O'Connor, Wayne and Riegel, Ralph Children need more effective education around drugs - expert. (11 Aug 2019)

[Independent.ie] , Feehan, Conor Merchants Quay drug facility mulls appeal after council blocks injection centre plans. (08 Aug 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Clarke, Vivienne Drugs at festivals 'a reality': Ana Liffey Drug Project call on people to avail of welfare services. (06 Aug 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Kelleher, Lynne Euromonitor International report on smoking in Ireland 2019. (06 Aug 2019)

[Irish Times] , Roche, Barry Secure accommodation key to reducing homeless deaths, says Cork Simon. (05 Aug 2019)

[Irish Examiner] Drug law changes ‘a good start’ but fears remain. (03 Aug 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Call for legal review of expert group’s opinion on drug laws. (02 Aug 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Government to announce ‘biggest shift’ in State drugs policy. (02 Aug 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Cionnaith, Fiachra Leo Varadkar: Josepha Madigan 'didn't lobby against the methadone clinic'. (02 Aug 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Ó Cionnaith, Fiachra No expression of confidence in chair of drug law taskforce. (29 Jul 2019)

[Irish Times] , Byrne, Derek Pragmatic approach to tackling drug addiction needed. (29 Jul 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , English, Eoin Self-service cigarette machines set to be stubbed out. (29 Jul 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , McConnell, Daniel Conflict over plan to soften drug law; Minority report outlines split in opinion on changes to legislation. (27 Jul 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Merchants Quay Ireland considers appeal on supervised injection facility planning refusal. (26 Jul 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac and McEnroe, Juno Government to take 'health led approach' in reforming drug possession laws. (25 Jul 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac A measured, not radical, approach to drug use. (24 Jul 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Drug possession system could cost up to €7m. (23 Jul 2019)

[Irish Examiner] Rising economy sees increase in cocaine use. (22 Jul 2019)

[Irish Examiner] More than 1,100 drug seizures made in Irish prisons last year. (20 Jul 2019)

[Irish Times] , Dennison, Penny The farm that helps drug addicts: ‘It’s calm here. When everything is hectic, that helps’. (19 Jul 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Minister intervenes over funding crisis facing street project to tackle drugs and gangs issue. (18 Jul 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Project diverting youths from drugs and gangs facing axe. (17 Jul 2019)

[Irish Times] , Gallagher, Conor Fifteen children under five poisoned by heroin and ecstasy. (15 Jul 2019)

[Irish Times] Irish Times view on Benzodiazepine use: a cause for concern. (15 Jul 2019)

[Irish Examiner] 56% increase in amount of cannabis seized by Revenue this year. (10 Jul 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Personal drug use may lead to cautions rather than criminal prosecution. (09 Jul 2019)

[Irish Times] , Gallagher, Conor Withdrawal of navy ships ‘neon sign’ to drug smugglers. (09 Jul 2019)

[Irish Times] , Holland, Kitty Deaths of six children known to Tusla associated with ‘substance misuse’. (05 Jul 2019)

[Independent.ie] , Ryan, Philip Cabinet to fast-track price rules on alcohol. (30 Jun 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Kelly, Brendan Gone to pot: Leading psychiatrist on the cannabis debate. (26 Jun 2019)

[Irish Times] The Irish Times view on prison trends: numbers up. (26 Jun 2019)

[Irish Times] , Gallagher, Conor Drug treatment court: A failed experiment imported from the US? (24 Jun 2019)

[Irish Examiner] Help for cocaine use trebles at Cork centre. (21 Jun 2019)

[Independent.ie] , Downing, John Ireland will move quickly to implement minimum alcohol pricing - Varadkar. (21 Jun 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Leogue, Joe and Bussey, Katrine Calls for minimum alcohol pricing in Ireland following drop in Scottish sales. (20 Jun 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Leogue, Joe Drug harm-reduction campaign for music festivals. (20 Jun 2019)

[Independent.ie] , Casey, Patricia Patricia Casey: 'Dangers of sleepwalking into legalisation of cannabis use'. (15 Jun 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Kelleher, Olivia Post-rehab in Cork facility opens after 12 year. (14 Jun 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac State must regulate drug education, group insists. (13 Jun 2019)

[Irish Examiner] Stronger cannabis 'causing more problems' for adolescents. (13 Jun 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Baker, Noel Parents pay price for drug debts of children, says judge. (08 Jun 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Concerns at trends with cannabis, ecstasy and heroin. (07 Jun 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Drug Task Force: Direct link between 'little generals' and 'record' levels of cocaine. (07 Jun 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Leogue, Joe HSE defends using children to catch retailers selling alcohol to minors. (07 Jun 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac EU agency warns of potential 'uberisation' of cocaine trade as drug seizures hit 'record levels'. (06 Jun 2019)

[Independent.ie] Editorial: 'Gambling reform pace far too slow'. (04 Jun 2019)

[Irish Examiner] Drug feuds not just confined to Dublin, but form deadly triangle coast to coast. (01 Jun 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Leogue, Joe Public Health chief says alcohol laws should limit licenced premises. (29 May 2019)

[Independent.ie] , O'Keefe, Alan Alan O'Keeffe: 'Too many still unaware of harmful new breed of 'weed''. (26 May 2019)

[Irish Times] , Cullen, Paul Cannabis legalisation: ‘It’s a bit like the anti-vaxx debate’. (25 May 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Communities fight back against the drugs trade. (24 May 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac 'Low-level dealing is enough to have your life taken': Garda appeals to youth to shun drug life. (23 May 2019)

Editorial. [Irish Times] The Irish Times view on cannabis: a debate long overdue. (22 May 2019)

[Independent.ie] , Donaghy, Kathy Gone to Pot: Why marijuana remains a highly risky habit. (21 May 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Doherty, Caoline No plans to legalise cannabis, Harris insists. (21 May 2019)

[Irish Times] , Cullen, Paul and Bray, Jennifer Proposals to liberalise cannabis laws expected before Cabinet. (21 May 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Rise in risky drug injecting in Cork City. (21 May 2019)

[Irish Times] , Houston, Muiris What’s the difference between medicinal and recreational cannabis? (21 May 2019)

[Irish Times] , Cullen, Paul Ireland ‘sleepwalking’ into liberal cannabis regime, warn doctors. (20 May 2019)

[Irish Mirror] , McMenamy, Emma Irish school students now 'factoring cocaine into Debs night budget'. (19 May 2019)

[Independent.ie] , O'Keeffe, Alan Ross hits back at criticism of morning-after checkpoints. (19 May 2019)

[Irish Times] , Gallagher, Conor Gardaí crack down on shops and cafes selling CBD products. (18 May 2019)

[Irish Examiner] Let’s declare an opioid emergency - Mind-altering narcotics. (17 May 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Ireland near top for opioid deaths as number of fatalities increase. (16 May 2019)

[Irish Examiner] Govt to set up independent regulator to oversee gambling industry. (15 May 2019)

[Irish Independent] , Tallant, Nicola Garda Chief Superintendent warning: 'Ireland is loaded with cocaine.... we will lose a generation of young people if we don't tackle it as a health issue'. (13 May 2019)

[Irish Examiner] Harris: More needs to be done to raise awareness of risks of cocaine usage. (13 May 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Figures show huge rise in seizures of cocaine, heroin, cigarettes and illegal alcohol last year. (10 May 2019)

[Irish Medical Times] , Ryan, Valerie Every alcohol death an ‘avoidable tragedy’, says Chair of RCPI Policy Group on Alcohol. (08 May 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Garda bosses call for action over 'ever-increasing drugs war'. (08 May 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Prison overcrowding allows bullies to thrive, conference hears. (02 May 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Young people see drug dealing as ‘work’ to buy consumer goods. (30 Apr 2019)

[Irish Times] , Cullen, Paul Pioneering prison health scheme credited with reduction in knife attacks. (29 Apr 2019)

[Irish Times] , Gallagher, Conor Seizure of drugs in postal sorting centres on the increase. (27 Apr 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Europol wants CAB to help set up specialist unit to target EU crime bosses finances. (25 Apr 2019)

[Independent.ie] , Donald, Niall 'Ireland's drugs problem is worse than ever' - Woman who began abusing drugs aged 11, and nearly lost her arms due to her habit. (22 Apr 2019)

[Irish Times] , Hilliard, Mark EPA is asked about checking illicit drug levels in Irish water. (18 Apr 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , English, Eoin Fishermen and coastal communities vital in war against drug smuggling, say gardaí. (17 Apr 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Quinlan, Ailin Tippling point: When parents drink too much at home. (12 Apr 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac DNA database assists in 870 cases. (10 Apr 2019)

[Irish Times] , Gallagher, Conor Large reduction in psychiatric admissions after head-shop ban. (08 Apr 2019)

[Independent.ie] , Burke, Ceimen Drinking alcohol during teenage years linked with stunted brain growth. (02 Apr 2019)

[Irish Times] , Hutton, Brian and Kelly, Fiach Number of drink-drivers caught the morning after is on the rise. (02 Apr 2019)

[Irish Times] , Hutton, Brian Warning issued about counterfeit alcohol after illegal factory uncovered in Co Louth. (30 Mar 2019)

[Irish Times] Weekly bottle of wine increases cancer risk in same way as 5-10 cigarettes – study. (28 Mar 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Groups make push for to decriminalise drug possession. (26 Mar 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Intoxication and psychiatric issues common in teen emergencies. (25 Mar 2019)

[Irish Times] , Gallagher, Conor No link between strict anti-drug laws and teen cannabis use – study. (25 Mar 2019)

[Independent.ie] , Feehan, Conor Codeine addiction surges as workers seek hangover cure. (21 Mar 2019)

Press Association. [Irish Examiner] Gardaí undertake public order training to respond to drug-related violence. (21 Mar 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Rise in ‘severe’ alcohol use, say experts. (20 Mar 2019)

[Irish Times] Potent cannabis strongly linked to psychosis study finds. (19 Mar 2019)

[Irish Times] , Pollak, Sorcha and Horgan Jones, Jack Drone used in attempted drug drop at Dublin’s Mountjoy Prison. (18 Mar 2019)

[Independent.ie] , O'Keeffe, Alan Bookies give €1m to new body to tackle gambling addiction. (17 Mar 2019)

[Irish Examiner] St Patrick's Day revellers urged to celebrate safely,. (16 Mar 2019)

[Independent.ie] , O'Connor, Sorcha 'Don't bring booze, we'll seize it' - gardai warn against drinking in public places over St Patrick's weekend. (14 Mar 2019)

[Irish Times] The Irish Times view on deaths from prescription drugs: cause for alarm. (14 Mar 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Kelleher, Lynne Irish teen girls near top of global binge drinking table. (13 Mar 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Expert warns against liberal drug laws: softer legislation would ‘more than likely’ increase health problems. (12 Mar 2019)

[Irish Times] , Deegan, Gordon More emergency care orders sought for babies than any other age group. (12 Mar 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac More than 730 drug deaths a year. (08 Mar 2019)

[Irish Times] , Gleeson, Colin RSA blames alcohol for failure to wear seatbelts. (08 Mar 2019)

[Irish Examiner] Over 100 people will die as a result of smoking this week, HSE warns. (06 Mar 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Baker, Noel Recommendations for teen discos including powers to breath test children 'working well', court hears. (06 Mar 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Amnesty backs calls to decriminalise possession of drugs for personal use. (05 Mar 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Neill, Kevin Over 1,100 drug seizures in prisons last year. (05 Mar 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Cionnaith, Fiachra and Loughlin, Elaine Varadkar ‘sceptical’ about allowing banned drink drivers to drive to work. (05 Mar 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac ‘Expert’ crew flown in from Portugal by international drug gang to set up Dublin growhouse. (04 Mar 2019)

[Irish Examiner] VFI propose allowing convicted drink-drivers at lower end of scale to drive to work. (03 Mar 2019)

[Irish Times] , O'Connor, Brian Five-year entry-level bans to be imposed on jockeys for positive drug tests. (02 Mar 2019)

[Independent.ie] , Nugent, Ryan Almost 100 objections to country's first supervised injection centre 'highlight the need for the facility'. (28 Feb 2019)

[Irish Times] , Cullen, Paul Breath-test pregnant women to see if they smoke, study suggests. (27 Feb 2019)

[Irish Times] , Burns, Sarah Drug use should be dealt with by health system – survey. (25 Feb 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Ring, Evelyn People using street tablets 'don't know what they are getting'. (25 Feb 2019)

[Irish Examiner] Night-time economy. (23 Feb 2019)

[Independent.ie] , Kelleher, Lynne Irish psychiatrists treating children for 'gaming disorder'. (17 Feb 2019)

[Irish Examiner Breaking News] Hepatitis C could be eliminated in Ireland in a decade, conference hears. (16 Feb 2019)

[Irish Times] , O'Connor, Brian Young jockeys required to attend anti-doping seminars in March. (15 Feb 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Record seizures tell of booming cocaine trade. (11 Feb 2019)

[Irish Times] , Gallagher, Conor Drug debts: First come bullets in the post. Then the family home is firebombed. (09 Feb 2019)

[Irish Times] , Gallagher, Conor Codeine overdoses down 33% since 2010 painkiller restrictions. (04 Feb 2019)

[Independent.ie] CBD: miracle or menace? (03 Feb 2019)

[Irish Mirror] , Pownall, Sylvia Governor of Ireland's biggest jail admits staff face 'constant battle' to stop prisoners getting drugs. (03 Feb 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Family support needed’ as drug deaths top 700. (01 Feb 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Children as young as 10 dealing drugs in Dublin - study. (30 Jan 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Drug organisations urge Govt to stop criminalising personal drug use. (30 Jan 2019)

[Independent.ie] , Downing, John Health warnings on alcohol cans and bottles may breach EU single market rules, says Hogan. (29 Jan 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac State committee mulls drugs diversion scheme. (29 Jan 2019)

[Irish Medical Times] , Cahill, Niamh A warning on the failure to take cannabis use seriously. (24 Jan 2019)

[Irish Times] Editorial: The Irish Times view on drink-driving: a cop-out at the heart of Cabinet. (23 Jan 2019)

[Irish Times] , Roche, Barry Big increase in heroin addiction in Cork and Kerry. (22 Jan 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , English, Eoin HSE defends installation of biohazard bins in Cork. (21 Jan 2019)

[Irish Examiner] Ross criticises 'lunatic fringe' in Dáil who oppose drink-driving laws. (20 Jan 2019)

[Irish Times] , Holland, Kitty Parents who regularly take three or more drinks a day may be abusing children. (18 Jan 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Ó Cionnaith, Fiachra Shane Ross vows to defend drink-drive laws. (18 Jan 2019)

[Irish Examiner] Initiative to study affect of parental alcohol misuse on children. (17 Jan 2019)

[Irish Times] , Gallagher, Conor Cork addiction charity agrees to stop insulting clients. (16 Jan 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Neill, Kevin Plans to introduce additional needle bins in Cork city centre. (16 Jan 2019)

[Irish Examiner] Government to press ahead with minimum alcohol pricing plans. (13 Jan 2019)

[Irish Times] , Gallagher, Conor Cannabis: More people seeking treatment as strength doubles. (12 Jan 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Loughlin, Elaine Half of GPs say they're ineffective in treating problem drinkers. (08 Jan 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , English, Eoin Step-down facility for recovering addicts set to open in Cork city. (07 Jan 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Ring, Evelyn 938 arrests for driving intoxicated in past month. (05 Jan 2019)

[Irish Times] , O'Moráin, Pádraig Tips to help you on your ‘dry January’. (03 Jan 2019)

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[Joe.ie] , Hanratty, Dave HSE and USI launch new drug harm-reduction campaign for students. (12 Feb 2019)

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[Limerick Leader] , O'Rourke, Ryan Warning of rise in crime as crack cocaine use takes a foothold in Limerick. (30 Jun 2019)

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[Merrionstreet.ie] Launch of HRB evidence review on dual diagnosis treatment services. (25 Sep 2019)

[Medical Council] Medical Council warns doctors to reduce over-prescribing of benzodiazepines. (21 Sep 2019)

[Medical Independent] , Lynch, David HSE finalising new school curriculum on drug use. (23 May 2019)

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[newstalk.com] , Quann, Jack 10,000 deaths caused by alcohol-related illness and incidents. (30 Dec 2019)

[newstalk.com] , Quann, Jack Drug seizures at Irish mail centres increases by over 91%. (30 Nov 2019)

[newstalk.com] 1,100 cases where kids were treated for alcohol and drug related illnesses in Irish hospitals last year. (29 Jul 2019)

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[Queen's University] Queen’s researchers explores the use of New Psychoactive Substances by young people. (20 Aug 2019)

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[RTE News] MQI granted planning permission for drug injection centre. (24 Dec 2019)

[RTE News] , Reynolds, Paul Improved economy behind increase in drug gang activities - O'Driscoll. (22 Dec 2019)

[RTE News] , O'Cionnaith, Fiachra 113 babies born addicted to or affected by drugs in 2018. (02 Dec 2019)

[rte.ie] , Little, Joe Call for improved support for National Drugs Strategy. (30 Oct 2019)

[RTE News] , Conneely, Ailbhe Minister to seek approval on minimum pricing for alcohol. (16 Oct 2019)

[RTE News] , Kilraine, John Decision on drug injection centre 'reprehensible', says MQI . (04 Oct 2019)

[RTE News] , Kilraine, John 'Huge rise' in drug use by people in emergency accommodation. (01 Oct 2019)

[RTE News] , Kilraine, John Dublin 100-bed addiction treatment facility gets go-ahead. (26 Sep 2019)

[RTE Primetime] Is Ireland getting to grips with its drugs policy? (20 Sep 2019)

[Royal College of Physicians of Ireland] RCPI Policy Group on Tobacco calls on the Government to fast-track legislation to prohibit the sale of e-cigarettes to children. (22 Jul 2019)

[RTE News] 'War on drugs' may harm the world's poorest - report. (11 Jul 2019)

Online Editors. [RugbyPass.com] 'I do think there is an issue' - former Ireland coach concerned with Irish players' binge drinking. (16 Jun 2019)

[RTE News] , Corrigan, Conn The hidden side of benzo use uncovered. (08 Mar 2019)

[RTE News] , Corrigan, Conn Sharp regional variations in benzo prescribing. (07 Mar 2019)

[RTE News] , Corrigan, Conn Revealed: Massive rise in antidepressant prescribing. (06 Mar 2019)

[RTE News] , Kenny, Aisling Bills set to tackle online gambling targeting children. (11 Jan 2019)

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Press Association. [thejournal.ie] Anxiety about going back to work might actually be 'alcohol withdrawal symptoms', claims expert. (31 Dec 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Mcgrath, Dominic Health minister asks media outlets not to use Drinkaware information. (27 Dec 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Ryan, Orla 'If we sell CBD as a 'cure-all' for everything, it will drown out what it is actually effective for'. (26 Dec 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Duffin, Tony Tents, gated lanes and abandoned sites: How street-based injecting shapes everyday life in our cities. (23 Dec 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Ruane, Lynn Lynn Ruane: Drug courts are not the solution to Ireland's drug problem. (15 Dec 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Finn, Christina 'We're on to you': Harris says flavoured e-cigarettes target children and he wants them banned. (09 Dec 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , MacNamee, Garreth Gardaí arrest and charge eight rickshaw drivers with drug offences in Dublin city crackdown. (08 Dec 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , MacNamee, Garreth Just one person was handed the minimum 10-year sentence for possessing €13k of drugs last year. (05 Dec 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Finn, Christina Two medicinal cannabis products approved for use in Ireland. (03 Dec 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , MacNamee, Garreth New garda crackdown to target 'blatant drug dealing' at Dublin city centre hot-spots. (02 Dec 2019)

[thejournal.ie] When was the last time you drank alcohol and then regretted it? Global Drugs Survey asks about our 'last big night out'. (20 Nov 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Hennessy, Michelle HSE checking all Irish vaping products for ingredient linked to US illnesses. (19 Nov 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Harris, Simon Simon Harris: Supervised injecting centres do not legitimise drug use - if we're serious about tackling addiction we must establish one. (18 Nov 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Finn, Christina 'You don't know what's in them': Warning against buying medicines on the internet as over 350,000 pills seized. (15 Nov 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Finn, Christina Consultation to take place on whether Ireland's nightclub opening hours should be updated. (14 Nov 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Ruane, Lynn Lynn Ruane: Harm reduction should always come first with criminal drug policy. (09 Nov 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , McDermott, Stephen Dublin Bus is looking for a company to carry out drug and alcohol testing of employees. (02 Nov 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Thomas, Conal 'Communities are being devastated': Campaigners call for local drugs Task Forces to be 'at the heart' of national strategy. (30 Oct 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Finn, Christina New 24-hour mental health information line launched to help people access services. (13 Oct 2019)

AFP. [thejournal.ie] Death toll from vaping-related lung injury in US rises to 26 as health officials name mystery illness. (12 Oct 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Finn, Christina More than 9,785 people presented to hospital due to self-harm last year. (10 Oct 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Dwyer, Orla Two-thirds of drug drivers test positive for cannabis at roadside tests. (07 Oct 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Dwyer, Orla As vaping-linked injuries and deaths rise in the US, some Irish colleges are moving towards an all-out ban. (05 Oct 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Finn, Christina Harris hits out at politicians trying to get him to meet vaping company reps. (02 Oct 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , MacNamee, Garreth 'We're going to lose a generation': The cocaine epidemic in the west of Ireland and the garda response. (30 Sep 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Cox, Des Opinion: Is there now an argument for banning e-cigarettes in Ireland? (29 Sep 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Ryan, Orla '1ml is euphoric, 2ml and you go under': Number of G overdoses increases by 75%. (23 Sep 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Barry, Aoife The Explainer: Why is chemsex in the news in Ireland and the UK? (20 Sep 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , McDermott, Stephen Irish doctors urged to stop over-prescribing benzodiazepines and similar drugs. (19 Sep 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Hennessy, Michelle Irish doctors monitoring US warnings about e-cigs after lung disease outbreak. (14 Sep 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Ryan, Orla 'Passing out is very, very common': 55% jump in referrals to G detox clinic amid growing sexual assault fears. (14 Sep 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Burke, Ceimin Health minister Harris seeks to crackdown on alcohol promotions. (13 Sep 2019)

AFP. [thejournal.ie] Five people now believed to have died from vaping-related illnesses in the US. (07 Sep 2019)

[thejournal.ie] Drug users and their families offered training on dangers of a overdose. (30 Aug 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Mcgrath, Dominic Electric Picnic: Festival-goers warned of 'vigorous' drug searches. (27 Aug 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Deegan, Gordon Planning permission refusal for Ireland's first injecting centre branded 'reprehensible' . (27 Aug 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Ruane, Lynn Lynn Ruane: 'You can't treat addiction like a business - and people with addiction like objects'. (26 Aug 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , McCrave, Conor HSE addiction expert: Festivals that don't provide drug information and support should be refused a licence. (18 Aug 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Murray, Sean Raise price of cigarettes to €20 a pack by 2025, government told. (15 Aug 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , McCrave, Conor Talks underway between HSE and labs that could carry out drug-testing at festivals. (13 Aug 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , McCrave, Conor Drug-testing at Irish festivals: Government criticised for delays forming 'working group'. (08 Aug 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Keane, Marcus Opinion: The government's new drug policy will do nothing to end the stigmatisation of drug users. (07 Aug 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , McCrave, Conor`` Cork hospital warns festival-goers of 'bad batch' of ecstasy tablets causing 'severe illness'. (03 Aug 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Murray, Sean First-time offenders to be referred to HSE when found in possession of drugs for personal use. (02 Aug 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Halpin, Hayley It costs less than €8 to reach the recommended weekly limit of alcohol in Ireland. (01 Aug 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Fitzgerald, Cormac Dublin City Council refuses planning permission for Ireland's first injecting centre. (26 Jul 2019)

[The Times] , Haugh, Ben Merchants Quay Ireland calls for Dublin injection centre after St Stephen’s Green incidents. (24 Jul 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , MacNamee, Garreth Gardaí target Dublin online drug supplier who uses 'hundreds of SIM cards' a year to evade detection. (20 Jul 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Bodkin, Peter 'A licence to print money': The 'wild west' of Ireland's rampant slot machine industry. (18 Jul 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Finn, Christina Benzodiazepine use in Irish over 65s is higher than international average. (08 Jul 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Dwyer, Orla Explainer: Minimum unit pricing for alcohol is on the way, but how exactly does it work? (08 Jul 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Fitzgerald, Cormac Gardaí refuse to provide policing plan needed for injecting centre until planning permission is granted. (04 Jul 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Finn, Christina Inclusion of chronic pain conditions on cannabis access scheme will be 'kept under review'. (03 Jul 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Finn, Christina Harris had 'good' meeting with Bord na Móna about it growing Ireland's medicinal cannabis supply. (27 Jun 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Finn, Christina After long delays, access to cannabis for medical reasons is now allowed under new law. (26 Jun 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , MacNamee, Garreth Dozens of teenagers across west Dublin storing drug packages on behalf of smuggler. (26 Jun 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , MacNamee, Garreth Drug-dealing rickshaw drivers are stashing socks full of cocaine and pills around Dublin streets. (25 Jun 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , McCrave, Conor 'These drugs are much more potent': HSE advises festival-goers who plan on taking drugs. (22 Jun 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Murray, Sean 'I'd be dead, simple as that': Homeless people with mental health difficulties treated 'every day' at Merchants Quay. (14 Jun 2019)

[The Sunday Times] , Sheahan, Emily HSE reports rise in cocaine poisoning cases. (09 Jun 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Murray, Sean 'Beyond the Pale': Ross lobbied by publicans, politicians to pivot on zero tolerance drink driving laws. (08 Jun 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Ni Aodha, Grainne Archbishop says Dublin drug cartels will be stopped from 'exploiting' religious services. (04 Jun 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Finn, Christina Ministers considering alternative approaches to dealing with drug possession for personal use. (04 Jun 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Ni Aodha, Grainne Cannabis was the most common illegal drug detected in drivers in 2018. (29 May 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Mcgrath, Dominic FactCheck: Does cannabis legalisation cause 'exponential' increases in the use of the drug? (27 May 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Finn, Christina Bord na Móna could take up responsibility for growing Ireland's medicinal cannabis supply. (25 May 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Finn, Christina Harris says there are no plans to legalise cannabis in Ireland. (22 May 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Ni Aodha, Grainne 'The cocaine trade is booming': 54% of Irish people who use cocaine want to cut down. (16 May 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Fitzgerald, Cormac Dublin's first injecting centre delayed further as Merchants Quay needs more time to address planning concerns. (09 May 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Fitzgerald, Cormac Over 80% of Irish adults drink alcohol, and the rate is set to increase. (08 May 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Finn, Christina Simon Harris says Ireland may own its own medicinal cannabis supply in the future. (07 May 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Hennessy, Michelle Gardaí say drink driving cases 'struck out' due to lack of clarity over use of handcuffs. (30 Apr 2019)

[The Sunday Times] , Coyle, Colin Ireland ‘turns pregnant women to drink’. (28 Apr 2019)

[The Guardian] , Busby, Mattha [UK] ‘You can’t arrest your way out of record drug-related deaths,’ say police. (24 Apr 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Ryan, Nicky [Podcast] The Explainer: why haven't any supervised drug injection centres opened in Ireland? (23 Apr 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Halpin, Hayley 'It's just not good behaviour': Hospital anti-smoking policy flouted by patients and visitors. (22 Apr 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Ní Fhallúin, Maebh Opinion: 'Big businesses will cry wolf and fire accusations of nanny-statism at any public health intervention'. (18 Apr 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Finn, Christina 'I'm no expert in the cultivation of cannabis': Taoiseach supports idea of Irish farmers growing cannabis in the future. (16 Apr 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Ruane, Lynn Lynn Ruane: The overdose drug Naloxone can save lives so let's remove the barriers to accessing it. (15 Apr 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Burke, Ceimin Messages highlighting dangers of drug use during sex need to target wider audience. (02 Apr 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Finn, Christina 'Momentous achievement': Campaigners welcome confirmation of government medicinal cannabis supplier. (02 Apr 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Finn, Christina After long delays, the Irish government has finally found a medicinal cannabis supplier. (31 Mar 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Fitzgerald, Cormac Finian McGrath criticised by Cabinet colleagues for 'bewildering and bizarre' comments over political policing. (31 Mar 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , McDermott, Stephen 'It does not make sense': concerns over reports that Government will continue to criminalise drug use. (27 Mar 2019)

[The Sunday Times] , Flynn, Valerie Dying for wine o'clock: binge drinking at home is becoming a serious health problem for women. (24 Mar 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , MacNamee, Garreth Six drug deals and a fistfight at a Dublin shopping centre: one hour at a crack cocaine hotspot. (24 Mar 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Daly, Adam Irish Heart Foundation 'strongly' advises against use of hookah pipes due to carbon monoxide levels. (18 Mar 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Halpin, Hayley Teen vapers are more likely to use sweet-flavoured e-cigarettes than adult vapers, study finds. (18 Mar 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Fitzgerald, Cormac 'We've seen people die, people beaten up horrifically',. (16 Mar 2019)

[The Times] , O'Neill, Katie Codeine addiction is ‘epidemic verging on eruption’. (15 Mar 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Murray, Sean Government resisted lobbying on betting duty but won't use the funds for problem gambling services. (03 Mar 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Brophy, Daragh Decision to include vaping advice on official HSE website 'does not represent policy change'. (02 Mar 2019)

[The Times] , Early, Ronan Drugs are a problem but alcohol sponsorship is the big issue. (28 Feb 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Thomas, Conal From medicine cabinet to the streets: Abuse of prescription drugs rises in Dublin. (22 Feb 2019)

[The ECHO] , Dennehy, Mary Project will highlight the issue of problematic alcohol misuse. (22 Feb 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , McDermott, Stephen 'Unenforceable and unworkable': Government given legal warning over alcohol ad restrictions. (21 Feb 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Murray, Sean 90% of gambling addicts treated by HSE are young men. (15 Feb 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Murray, Sean 'Not drifting towards a gambling crisis, we're in the middle of one': 800 addiction cases treated by HSE. (04 Feb 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Fitzgerald, Cormac 'We've been to too many funerals': Study shows one third of homeless deaths linked to drugs or alcohol. (01 Feb 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Daly, Adam First trial shows e-cigarettes are more effective than nicotine patches and gum for quitters. (30 Jan 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Hennessy, Michelle Dealers make violent threats against 12-year-olds over cannabis debt. (28 Jan 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Ruane, Lynn Opinion: Pat was refused mental health services because of his addiction - now he's dead. (28 Jan 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Finn, Christina Irish farmers 'could be given licences to grow cannabis in the future'. (24 Jan 2019)

[The Sunday Times] , Pollock, Sean Number of people taking HSE online test for drug addiction doubles. (20 Jan 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Dunphy, Shane A mother on drug crime in Ireland: 'When the dealers called to my door and wanted me to settle his debts, I’d had enough'. (07 Jan 2019)

[The Times] , Costello, Patrick Drug addicts need more than simply harm reduction. (02 Jan 2019)

[The Irish News] , Morris, Allison Five Christmas deaths 'linked to prescription drugs' [Northern Ireland]. (01 Jan 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Roberts, Andrew 'It's not unusual to make six or more attempts': Dr Patrick Doorley on how to quit smoking in 2019. (01 Jan 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Fitzgerald, Cormac Over 8,750 drivers were arrested last year on suspicion of driving under the influence of drink or drugs. (01 Jan 2019)

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[University Times] , Kely Lyth, Cian Students for Sensible Drug Policy Group Sets Up in Trinity. (09 Nov 2019)

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[Westmeath Examiner] , Aughey, Olga ‘Local drug task force needed to tackle local drug problem’. (20 Jul 2019)

World Health Organization. [WHO] 10 areas governments could work with to reduce the harmful use of alcohol. (10 Jul 2019)