[Irish Times] , Lally, Conor Garda begin seizing highly-potent cannabis. (31 Dec 2020)

[Irish Times] , Lally, Conor Record amount of drugs seized in 2020 despite Covid-19 pandemic. (31 Dec 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , Hosford, Paul Gambling regulator set to be in place by summer. (30 Dec 2020)

[thejournal.ie] , Finn, Christina Drug testing at music festivals will be ready to be rolled out by summer 2021. (29 Dec 2020)

[Independent.ie] , Lynott, Laura Irish drivers own up to taking a risk the morning after drinking. (28 Dec 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , Clifford, Michael Opinion: Irish laws on drugs need to grow up. (26 Dec 2020)

[Irish Times] , McAuliffe, Nora-Ide No smoke alarms in almost 40% of fatal house fires. (21 Dec 2020)

thejournal.ie. [thejournal.ie] What will the impact of 2020 be on drug use? The Global Drugs Survey wants to find out. (21 Dec 2020)

[Independent.ie] , O'Loughlin, Ciara ‘The virus loves alcohol, and we have a challenge with alcohol in this country’ – CMO on new recommended restrictions. (19 Dec 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Cannabis caution: Gardaí, DPP consider extending softer sanctions to other drugs. (17 Dec 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , Leonard, James Cork's heroin problem: How did we get here? (17 Dec 2020)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Soaring alcohol sales demands better protection for children this Christmas. (17 Dec 2020)

[thejournal.ie] , MacNamee, Garreth Adult caution list: Those caught in possession of cannabis for personal use may not face criminal charges. (16 Dec 2020)

[Irish Times] , Hutton, Brian ‘Dangerous territory’ of expanding alcohol delivery services. (15 Dec 2020)

[RTE Brainstorm] , Dockray, Samantha Can universities reduce harms associated with students' drug use? (14 Dec 2020)

[An Garda Siochana] Introduction of new offences to the adult cautioning scheme, December 2020. (14 Dec 2020)

[Department of Health] Minister for Health to assist patients with access to prescribed medical cannabis products. (14 Dec 2020)

[thejournal.ie] , McNally, Tadgh Permanent medical cannabis delivery service to be established for Irish patients. (14 Dec 2020)

[thejournal.ie] , Murray, Sean UK began a landmark review into its gambling laws this week - Ireland doesn't even have a regulator yet. (12 Dec 2020)

[RTE Brainstorm] , Leahy, Deirdre How is online gambling regulated across Europe? (10 Dec 2020)

[newstalk.com] , Murphy, Eoghan The amount of drugs coming into jails is 'extremely concerning', according to some prison chaplains. (09 Dec 2020)

[An Garda Siochana] An Garda Síochána + RSA launch Christmas + New Year road safety appeal. (08 Dec 2020)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Ireland’s first ever seminar on Korsakoff’s Syndrome. (08 Dec 2020)

[EMCDDA] Recreational cannabis supply approved by voters in four US states but rejected in New Zealand. (07 Dec 2020)

[Irish Times] , Kwai, Isabella Cannabis removed from list of riskiest narcotics in UN commission vote. (03 Dec 2020)

[RTE News] , Byrne, Claire Should drug bust money be used to help our addicts recover? (02 Dec 2020)

[Department of Justice] Minister Browne announces the commencement of the Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Act 2019. (01 Dec 2020)

[RTE News] , Hogan, Laura Covid-19 infections rose in counties where pubs reopened - study. (29 Nov 2020)

[Drivetime] Children and gambling ads. (26 Nov 2020)

[RTE News] , Tobin, Sharon Addiction services see major increase in demand. (25 Nov 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , Dunphy, Liz New lobby group wants greater access to medicinal cannabis. (23 Nov 2020)

Department of Justice and Equality. [Department of Justice and Equality] Minister McEntee launches strategy to help reduce recidivism by supporting employment options for people with past convictions. (20 Nov 2020)

[Department of Health] Minister Frank Feighan urges teenagers to say no to smoking as he launches new report on alcohol, tobacco and drugs use among 15-16 year olds. (16 Nov 2020)

[Irish Times] , Gallagher, Conor Typo in drug-driving law invalidates power of arrest, says barrister. (16 Nov 2020)

[Volteface] , Walsh, Ella Irish Update: Cannabis reform in Ireland with Natalie O’Regan & CCAN. (13 Nov 2020)

[Department of Health] Minister Frank Feighan announces funding of €480,000 to support the restoration of drug and alcohol services during COVID-19. (13 Nov 2020)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Alcohol Action Ireland marks the separation of alcohol in stores. (12 Nov 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , Baker, Noel Drugs smuggled into prisons after being sprayed onto letters and newspapers. (12 Nov 2020)

[thejournal.ie] , McCarthaigh, Sean Irish teens more likely to take illegal drugs but smoking and drinking levels falling, EU report shows. (12 Nov 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , Baker, Noel Rise in contraband seized in Irish prisons. (12 Nov 2020)

[Irish Times] , Holland, Kitty Domestic violence linked to suicides of young women in west Dublin – HSE report. (11 Nov 2020)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Alcohol Action Ireland submission to the draft General Comment on children’s rights in relation to the digital environment as developed by the Committee on the Rights of the Child.. (10 Nov 2020)

[thejournal.ie] , Murray, Sean Ireland 'far behind the curve' on gambling laws as warning sounded on 'insidious' loot boxes in video games. (09 Nov 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , Baker, Noel 'Growing concern' over paracetamol overdoses among young people. (08 Nov 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , Baker, Noel Covid-19 crisis led to quicker access to homeless services, new study finds. (07 Nov 2020)

AFP. [thejournal.ie] Oregon becomes first US state to decriminalise hard drugs. (04 Nov 2020)

[Irish Times] , Hutton, Brian Connolly among stations with most text alerts for antisocial behaviour. (03 Nov 2020)

[The Guardian] , Hall, Rachel 'Ketamine is big here': why Bristol University is testing drugs for its students. (29 Oct 2020)

[Irish Times] , Hutton, Brian Cannabis plan for State-owned bogs goes up in smoke. (27 Oct 2020)

[Extra.ie] , Costello, Emma Women advised to moderate alcohol consumption over breast cancer fears. (25 Oct 2020)

[newstalk.com] , Staines, Michael Call for drugs to be 'nationalised' and legally sold in Government-run pharmacies. (24 Oct 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , Hogan, Richard Learning points: Teens' alcohol attitudes are deadly serious. (22 Oct 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Surge in alcohol-related calls to HSE helpline. (20 Oct 2020)

[Extra.ie] , Bruce, Helen Pot of gold — Irish farmers seeking law change to get in on medical cannabis trade. (18 Oct 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Drug testing at music festivals to receive funding under Budget 2021. (16 Oct 2020)

[Irish Times] , Lally, Conor Revenue seizures of illicit drugs surge in first half of year. (16 Oct 2020)

[Citywide] Citywide pre-budget Submission. (15 Oct 2020)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Just how widespread and pervasive is alcohol in children’s lives? (15 Oct 2020)

Ireland. Department of Health. [Department of Health] Budget 2021: €4 billion to protect, reform and expand health and social care services and implement universal healthcare. (14 Oct 2020)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Alcohol Action Ireland welcome NO reduction in alcohol excise duties in Budget 2021; regret alcohol’s continued affordability. (13 Oct 2020)

[newstalk.com] , Staines, Michael Children as young as 15 losing 'vast amounts of money' to online gambling. (13 Oct 2020)

[Independent.ie] , Edwards, Rodney More young people addicted to online gambling. (12 Oct 2020)

Health Research Board. [Health Research Board] New Health Research Board evidence shows e-cigarettes are associated with adolescents starting to smoke tobacco cigarettes. (12 Oct 2020)

[Irish Times] , O'Halloran, Marie No starting date set for minimum unit pricing on alcohol. (12 Oct 2020)

[Irish Times] , Ruxton, Dean The Drunkenness (Ireland) Bill 1905: ‘Needlessly offensive to every Irishman’. (11 Oct 2020)

[thejournal.ie] , MacNamee, Gareth Vintners call for minimum unit pricing on off-licence sales 'to curb house party outbreaks'. (10 Oct 2020)

[Department of Justice and Equality] Minister McEntee launches public consultation process on Spent Convictions Policy. (07 Oct 2020)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Placing restrictions now on alcohol sales is a prudent act. (07 Oct 2020)

[Department of Health] Minister for Public Health and Wellbeing publishes guidance for drug and alcohol support groups and treatment programmes. (06 Oct 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac How do we save children from a life of crime? (05 Oct 2020)

[Independent.ie] , Schiller, Robin Steroid use continues to grow - despite closure of gyms and Covid lockdown. (05 Oct 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , Woulfe, Jimmy Lack of detection equipment hampering drug-driving battle. (02 Oct 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Massive drug profits fuelling violence in communities. (02 Oct 2020)

[RTE Brainstorm] , Martyn, Fiona We need to talk about Ireland's problem with alcohol. (01 Oct 2020)

[thejournal.ie] , Halpin, Hayley A Dublin homelessness tour guide: 'It's given me a voice to shine a light on what life is like on the streets'. (30 Sep 2020)

[Irish Medical Times] , Foley, Clare and Ryan, John Hepatitis C treatment: clinical update. (30 Sep 2020)

NHS Addictions Provider Alliance. How the Covid-19 pandemic is fast-tracking the move to digital platforms within addiction services. (30 Sep 2020)

[EMCDDA] Looking back on 25 years of annual reporting on the drugs problem in Europe. (30 Sep 2020)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Ireland can’t wait any longer for the North – it must lead. (28 Sep 2020)

[Extra.ie] , Kelleher, Lynne Ireland three times above European average for drug related deaths. (27 Sep 2020)

[thejournal.ie] Opinion: We cannot let concerns about cross-border shopping stop us controlling a minimum price of alcohol here. (26 Sep 2020)

[US Food and Drug Administration] FDA requiring labeling changes for benzodiazepines. (23 Sep 2020)

[Health Research Board] Health Research Board compares the Irish drug situation with the rest of Europe. (22 Sep 2020)

[Government of Ireland] COVID-19 (Coronavirus) - latest information and statistics from Ireland. (21 Sep 2020)

[BBC Worklife] The feminisation of alcohol marketing. (19 Sep 2020)

[Medical Independent] , Cahill, Niamh Surprise expressed at low number of Covid-19 cases among people who use drugs. (18 Sep 2020)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Alcohol Action call for rational approach to alcohol excise duties in Pre-Budget submission. (17 Sep 2020)

[Irish Times] , McDowell, Michael The Government is gambling with public health when it comes to ICU capacity. (16 Sep 2020)

[Independent.ie] , Mulligan, John Introduction of gambling regulator is delayed again. (14 Sep 2020)

[Independent.ie] , McQuinn, Cormac More spent on alcohol despite Covid-19 closure of pubs as people switch from beer to wine. (14 Sep 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , Clifford, Michael Staff demand publication of Cork addiction facility probe. (14 Sep 2020)

[Irish Times] , Holland, Kitty Homeless in the pandemic: meet Ciara and Shane, Darragh and Gary. (12 Sep 2020)

[thejournal.ie] , Murray, Sean Over half of people have been drinking more frequently during the pandemic, new survey finds. (10 Sep 2020)

[Tobacco Control Blog] COVID-19 and smoking: resources, research and news. (09 Sep 2020)

Health Service Executive. [Health Service Executive] No amount of alcohol at any stage of pregnancy is safe for your baby, HSE experts advise. (09 Sep 2020)

[RTE News] , Conneely, Ailbhe Relief as support meeting numbers not limited to 6. (09 Sep 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , Ring, Evelyn One-in-four drug users at Irish festivals using laughing gas. (06 Sep 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Numbers seeking treatment for cocaine abuse likely to increase in the coming years. (02 Sep 2020)

[RTE Brainstorm] , Windle, James and Drew, Sinead and Leonard, James Why drug dealing and drug use will increase after Covid-19. (02 Sep 2020)

[thejournal.ie] , McCrave, Conor HSE launches online resources and supports to mark International Overdose Awareness Day. (31 Aug 2020)

[Irish Examiner] HSE warns about bogus pills being sold over internet. (31 Aug 2020)

[Irish Times] , Lally, Conor Dublin trial assesses use of magic mushrooms on those with depression. (29 Aug 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , Dunphy, Liz Deadly synthetic drugs 'now mixed with cocaine and ecstasy', addiction therapists warn. (27 Aug 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Lithuanian gang supplying heroin into Ireland 'dismantled' in huge multi-agency swoop. (27 Aug 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , Fagan, Maresa Department spent €8,975 on couriers to collect and deliver medical cannabis during Covid-19. (26 Aug 2020)

[Department of Justice and Equality] Minister McEntee to assess impact of criminal activity in Drogheda. (21 Aug 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Rourke, Ryan Warning over 'exceptional affordability' of alcohol — 17 units for just €7.65. (20 Aug 2020)

[EchoLive.ie] , Lambert, Sharon We should be alarmed at high level of addiction deaths. (20 Aug 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , Hoare, Padraig ‘A major shift on homelessness is needed now’ after street deaths. (15 Aug 2020)

[newstalk.com] , Staines, Michael Campaigners are calling for the legalisation of drugs as a matter of public health. (13 Aug 2020)

[EchoLive.ie] Calls for a Citizens Assembly to look at legalising cannabis use . (12 Aug 2020)

[Irish Times] , Gallagher, Conor Prisons see huge increase in ‘hooch’ seizures during lockdown. (11 Aug 2020)

[Irish Times] , Kelly, Olivia Almost one-quarter of deaths of youths in care system in past decade were by suicide. (10 Aug 2020)

[thejournal.ie] , Murray, Sean 'It's the 11th hour': retailers concerned as deadline looms to separate out alcohol products in shops. (10 Aug 2020)

[Dublin Inquirer] , Corrigan, Donal A new bike store helps former drug users beat the cycle of addiction. (05 Aug 2020)

[Irish Examiner] Anthony Fay: Government passes parcel to Citizens' Assembly to consider drugs use policy. (04 Aug 2020)

[thejournal.ie] , Ryan, Nicky Gardaí unable to provide figures on 'laughing gas' arrests and seizures due to IT limitations. (02 Aug 2020)

[Irish Times] , O'Sullivan, Kevin Call for better State approach to dementia as study shows alcohol among risk factors. (31 Jul 2020)

[Road Safety Authority] 17% Increase in ‘Driving Under Influence’ specimens analysed in first Six Months of 2020. (30 Jul 2020)

[Irish Times] , Power, Jack Almost one-third of 17/18-year-olds ‘risky drinkers’, study finds. (30 Jul 2020)

[Department of Health] Joint statement from Minister Donnelly, Minister Feighan and Minister O’Brien on homelessness. (30 Jul 2020)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Provisional Revenue receipts demonstrate the durability of the Irish alcohol market despite COVID-19 crisis. (30 Jul 2020)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Progress on the introduction of minimum unit pricing for alcohol in Northern Ireland. (29 Jul 2020)

[Irish Times] , McGarry, Patsy Alcohol abuse still on rise in Ireland – along with cannabis and cocaine. (28 Jul 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Alcohol abusers drink week's allowance in one day. (28 Jul 2020)

[Health Research Board] HRB reports continued demand for alcohol treatment. (28 Jul 2020)

[Department of Health] Minister Feighan welcomes publication of National Treatment Data for problem alcohol use. (28 Jul 2020)

[Irish Mirror] , Jordan, Ailbhe One in five in critical care in Dublin’s Beaumont Hospital during lockdown were there due to alcohol. (28 Jul 2020)

[RTE News] , Kilraine, John Rise in number of people seeking treatment for serious alcohol abuse. (28 Jul 2020)

[Health Service Executive] World Hepatitis Day 2020 - Ireland on track to eradicate hepatitis C by 2030. (28 Jul 2020)

[EMCDDA] World Hepatitis Day: EMCDDA showcases hepatitis questionnaire for drug service staff to refresh knowledge and identify training needs. (28 Jul 2020)

[Health Research Board] New HRB study reveals that many people in Ireland underestimate how much they drink. (23 Jul 2020)

Mental Health First Aid Ireland. [Mental Health First Aid Ireland] Working at home – wellbeing survey. (23 Jul 2020)

World Health Organization. [WHO] Eleven New Psychoactive Substances to be considered for international control by 43rd ECDD. (21 Jul 2020)

[Irish Times] , Lally, Conor Drink and drug-driving arrests surge in Dublin during Covid-19 pandemic. (20 Jul 2020)

[Irish Times] , Gallagher, Conor Families urged not to smuggle drugs into prison as visits resume. (20 Jul 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , Dunphy, Liz Special report: Recovering crack addicts tell of drug's horrors. (20 Jul 2020)

[Independent.ie] , Feehan, Conor Teens 'are using social media to order alcohol' as girl (13) falls ill after drinking party in park. (20 Jul 2020)

[Irish Times] , Sweeney, Tanya Drug rape leaves a haze of self-doubt that needs to be cleared up. (18 Jul 2020)

[Irish Times] , O'Halloran, Marie ‘Drug craze’: use of laughing gas by under-18s should be banned – FG TD. (17 Jul 2020)

[Independent.ie] , Gataveckaite, Gabija Fine Gael TD ‘got in trouble’ with Ceann Comhairle for bringing nitrous oxide canisters into the Dáil. (17 Jul 2020)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Mandatory pregnancy warning labels for alcoholic beverages. (17 Jul 2020)

[Health Research Board] HRB reports increase in psychiatric in-patient admissions under 18 years old. (16 Jul 2020)

[An Phoblacht] , Doolan, Daithi Time to talk about ‘silver bullet’ drug use. (14 Jul 2020)

International Narcotics Control Board. [INCB] Expert group meeting on dangerous substance trafficking through social media and other internet-related services. (13 Jul 2020)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Open letter to an Taoiseach & Tánaiste calling for no VAT reduction on alcohol products. (13 Jul 2020)

[Irish Times] , Morris, Melanie ‘At night I would go to my room to quietly drink.’ Irish women and addiction. (11 Jul 2020)

[Health Research Board] HRB reports continued increase in cocaine treatment. (09 Jul 2020)

[Department of Health] Minister Feighan acknowledges the publication of the Health Research Board’s latest research on drug treatment for 2019. (09 Jul 2020)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Public subsidy to aid Pubs and the sale of alcohol is an irrational idea. (09 Jul 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , Woulfe, Jimmy Senior addiction counsellor voices fears over surge in 'snowballing' in Cork and Limerick. (09 Jul 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Treatment for cocaine trebles in just six years. (09 Jul 2020)

[Irish Examiner] Confusion among gardaí on how to enforce laws around alcohol amid Covid-19. (08 Jul 2020)

[Irish Times] , Gleeson, Colin Minister seeks report on use of laughing gas following death of a teenager. (08 Jul 2020)

[Extra.ie] , Condon, Ali Health Minister Donnelly stands by open minded attitude toward cannabis. (06 Jul 2020)

[RTE News] Warning of virus spike after 'predictable' street drinking scenes. (06 Jul 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Gardaí to get 'electronic key' to intercept criminal gangs' encrypted messages. (04 Jul 2020)

[thejournal.ie] , MacNamee, Garreth Decrypted: How European drug lords are scrambling for cover as encrypted phone networks are compromised. (03 Jul 2020)

[RTE News] Government confirms junior minister portfolios. (02 Jul 2020)

Digital Desk Staff. [Irish Examiner] Hundreds of litres of alcohol seized in Irish prisons last year. (01 Jul 2020)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Lowering alcohol excise duty would be counter to public health policy. (30 Jun 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , Baker, Noel More than 66% of inmates in busiest prisons are on medication. (29 Jun 2020)

[Medical Independent] , Cahill, Niamh ‘A subsection of clients feel lockdown has made it easier to avoid drug use’. (29 Jun 2020)

[Irish Times] , Cluskey, Peter Excessive use of laughing gas can damage spine, Dutch doctors say. (26 Jun 2020)

[RTE News] , Conneely, Ailbhe Govt urged to keep homeless accommodation in place. (24 Jun 2020)

Alcohol Action Ireland. AAI believes the Programme for Government offers real potential to reduce alcohol harm. (20 Jun 2020)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Alcohol Action Ireland urge men to rethink what they drink. (19 Jun 2020)

[Department of Children and Youth Affairs] Minister Zappone launches Supporting Children campaign. (19 Jun 2020)

[newstalk.com] Over 9.7 million worth of drugs seized at Ireland's mail centres last year. (18 Jun 2020)

Digital Desk Staff. [Irish Examiner] 1,026 children treated in hospital for drug and alcohol-related illnesses last year. (17 Jun 2020)

[Medical Independent] , Marrinan, Alan and Ryan, John Alcohol in Ireland: Dying for a drink. (16 Jun 2020)

[Hot Press] , Clark, Stuart The Irish Council for Civil Liberties call for urgent drug policy review. (16 Jun 2020)

[thejournal.ie] , McCrave, Conor Two-thirds of men turn to alcohol to combat loneliness and boredom during Covid-19 pandemic. (15 Jun 2020)

[thejournal.ie] 500 sting operations carried out in two years at licensed premises to see if they'd sell to under-18s. (12 Jun 2020)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] FF, FG and Greens must meet their commitments to the Public Health Alcohol Act. (12 Jun 2020)

[RTE News] , Bowers, Fergal Pandemic swells demand for addiction support services. (11 Jun 2020)

[thejournal.ie] , Halpin, Hayley and Burke, Ceimin 'Two or three glasses is not against the law': It's not illegal to drink in public places, Taoiseach tells Dáil. However, bye-laws prohibit the activity in many parts of the country. (11 Jun 2020)

[Independent.ie] , Kelleher, Lynne Number of children addicted to alcohol falls by half in decade. (07 Jun 2020)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Growing concern about the volumes of alcohol being brought into Irish homes. (05 Jun 2020)

Hot Press News Desk. [Hot Press] Global Drug Survey predicts that "following lockdown, many regions will be flooded by high purity drugs". (04 Jun 2020)

[thejournal.ie] , Dwyer, Orla Over half of Irish people say they drink alcohol more frequently since Covid-19 restrictions brought in. (03 Jun 2020)

[thejournal.ie] , MacNamee, Garreth Use of nitrous oxide or 'hippie crack' on the rise during pandemic. (03 Jun 2020)

[Irish Times] , Lally, Conor Locked up in lockdown: How prisons are coping with Covid-19. (01 Jun 2020)

[Irish Times] , Paul, Mark Minister calls for EU to act against tobacco firms ‘undermining’ menthol ban. (30 May 2020)

Digital Desk Staff. [Irish Examiner] Calls for online alcohol sales to be regulated amid reported increase of drinking. (29 May 2020)

[Irish Times] , Gallagher, Conor Cannabis users turn to darkweb as Covid-19 lockdown hits supply lines. (29 May 2020)

[NIDA Notes] , Palmer, Chris Researchers identify rare gene variants associated with smoking and alcohol use. (29 May 2020)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Any financial support to national sporting bodies must come with a commitment to ending alcohol sponsorship of sport. (27 May 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , Baker, Noel Committees find addiction, mental health, overcrowding and homelessness concerns at prisons. (26 May 2020)

[Dublinlive] , McMenamy, Emma Coronavirus Ireland: Prescription drug abuse set to soar during lockdown. (24 May 2020)

[thejournal.ie] , Murray, Sean Covid restrictions make the argument not to bring in minimum alcohol pricing 'even more tenuous'. (23 May 2020)

[Irish Examiner] 'Lack of clarity' in liquor licensing laws allows pubs to deliver pints amid pandemic. (23 May 2020)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] We have to talk about the trauma to our children. (22 May 2020)

[Smoke Free Partnership] EU tracking and tracing system fully applicable for cigarettes and roll-your-own tobacco. (20 May 2020)

[RTE News] , Conneely, Ailbhe Ireland's homeless: 'The lost souls of the pandemic'. (20 May 2020)

[thejournal.ie] , Thomas, Conal Sale of menthol cigarettes banned in Ireland from today. (20 May 2020)

[RTE News] €500m worth of drugs seized during pandemic. (18 May 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , Ring, Evelyn Covid-19 exacerbates problems of alcoholics and their families, says support group. (18 May 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , Dunphy, Liz Drug dealers calling in €30k drug debts from Cork families. (15 May 2020)

[Department of Health] Minister for Health highlights advice and supports for people with alcohol related problems during COVID-19. (14 May 2020)

[World Health Organization] WHO statement: Tobacco use and COVID-19. (14 May 2020)

Mental Health Ireland, Alcohol Action Ireland. [Alcohol Action Ireland] AAI | MHI – call for investment in trauma-informed services to support COVID-19 recovery. (13 May 2020)

[UNODC] UNODC, WHO, UNAIDS and OHCHR joint statement on COVID-19 in prisons and other closed settings*. (13 May 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , Dunphy, Liz Covid crisis leads to plummeting numbers seeking drug addiction treatment. (12 May 2020)

[Irish Examiner] Outdoor areas in bars should be non-smoking during social distancing, doctors say. (12 May 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , Woulfe, Jimmy Fianna Fáil vows to tackle scourge of online gambling addiction. (11 May 2020)

[Southern Star] , O'Mahony, Kieran West Corks cocaine wars (part 1). (11 May 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , Hoare, Padraig CSO reveal around 20% of adults have increased alcohol intake during Covid-19 crisis. (09 May 2020)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Submission to EU ‘beating cancer plan’ consultation, highlights the need for cancer warning on all alcohol products. (08 May 2020)

[rte.ie] , Long, Bernard Why Irish problem gamblers need a regulator. (08 May 2020)

[Midlands 103] Midlands awareness group concerned by impact of virus on the drug industry. (05 May 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , Woulfe, Jimmy Warning as virus crisis sees increase in middle-aged falling into alcoholism. (05 May 2020)

[Hot Press] , Clark, Stuart The Green Party calls for drug decriminalisation in Ireland. (04 May 2020)

[thejournal.ie] Has Covid-19 changed your relationship with alcohol or drugs? Global Drugs Survey launches special edition. (04 May 2020)

[RTE] , O'Rourke, Aidan Ignorance and amateurism no defence in doping battle. (02 May 2020)

[Irish Times] Podcast. Confronting coronavirus: Homeless in a pandemic - "They're more vulnerable and less able to avoid it". (02 May 2020)

HSE Social Inclusion. [Health Service Executive] , Keenan, Eamon Advisory notice by HSE Social Inclusion to addiction services in Ireland. (01 May 2020)

[Department of Justice and Equality] Minister Stanton publishes draft youth justice strategy for consultation. (01 May 2020)

[Irish Times] , Roche, Barry Public warned about dangers of buying drugs online as 300 tablets seized in Cork. (01 May 2020)

[Medical Independent] , Keating, Shay Hepatitis C care at the National Drug Treatment Centre — almost 30 years on. (30 Apr 2020)

[Irish Examiner] HSE spent extra €700k helping people quit smoking last year. (30 Apr 2020)

[thejournal.ie] , MacNamee, Garreth Interpol warns that Irish food delivery services are being used to transport drugs during Covid-19 crisis. (30 Apr 2020)

[Irish Examiner] Irish Examiner View: Gambling laws urgently needed. (29 Apr 2020)

[RTE News] Gardaí issue drug warning following Offaly deaths. (28 Apr 2020)

[Irish Times] , Gallagher, Conor Over-prescription of tablets helping to drive illicit street trade. (28 Apr 2020)

[Irish Times] , Lally, Conor Domestic violence reports up 30% in some areas since lockdown, says Garda. (27 Apr 2020)

[Irish Times] , Boland, Rosita Helplines during Covid-19: ‘There is an awful lot more drinking going on at home’. (26 Apr 2020)

[thejournal.ie] , Ryan, Orla 'Addiction doesn't stop during a pandemic, it gets worse': Methadone waiting lists virtually eliminated amid overdose fears. (25 Apr 2020)

[thejournal.ie] , MacNamee, Garreth Gardaí believe 'incredibly potent' cannabis on Irish streets due to shortages caused by Covid-19. (25 Apr 2020)

Digital Desk Staff. [Irish Examiner] Over 230 sought help for gambling addictions last year. (23 Apr 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Teen cannabis dealers go from oppressed to oppressor. (22 Apr 2020)

[Irish Times] , Gallagher, Conor New project aims to frustrate gangs and lure children away from organised crime. (20 Apr 2020)

Digital Desk Staff. [Irish Examiner] Alcohol sales 58% higher than this time last year. (19 Apr 2020)

[Hot Press] , Duffin, Tony Ana Liffey Drug Project's Tony Duffin: "There's a desperation that could bubble over into violence with the wrong word or look". (17 Apr 2020)

[United Nations Human Rights Office of the High Commissioner] Statement by the UN expert on the right to health* on the protection of people who use drugs during the COVID-19 pandemic. (16 Apr 2020)

World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe. [WHO] Alcohol does not protect against COVID-19: access should be restricted during lockdown. (14 Apr 2020)

[Irish Times] , Kelly, Olivia and Lally, Conor Empty Dublin drives drug dealers back to the suburbs. (14 Apr 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , Mullally, Una Ireland and alcohol: Have we always seen ourselves as a nation of drinkers? (12 Apr 2020)

Digital Desk Staff. [Irish Examiner] Psychiatrist calls for minimum age for alcohol to be raised after rise in contacts to helpline. (09 Apr 2020)

National Institute on Drug Abuse. [NIDA] Marijuana research report: What are marijuana's long-term effects on the brain. (08 Apr 2020)

[Irish Times] , Holland, Kitty Anti-overdose medication training aims to protect drug users. (07 Apr 2020)

[Department of Health] Minister for Health to assist patients access their medical cannabis products during COVID-19. (07 Apr 2020)

[thejournal.ie] , MacNamee, Garreth A drop in demand for cocaine, a switch to cannabis: How the crisis is affecting drug crime in Ireland. (04 Apr 2020)

[Irish Times] , Gallagher, Conor Doctors advised to give emergency drugs to addicts to stop withdrawal in lockdown. (03 Apr 2020)

[Irish Times] , Perry, Nicola Don’t let your short-term crutch become a long-term drink problem. (02 Apr 2020)

[Irish Times] , Holland, Kitty Covid-19 cutting drug users and recovering addicts off from key supports. (01 Apr 2020)

[spunout.ie] Drinking during the pandemic: finding balance. (30 Mar 2020)

[Irish Times] How Dublin's homeless are being tested for Covid-19. (27 Mar 2020)

, Hennessy, Michelle Public warned not to buy fake medicines that claim to treat or prevent coronavirus. (25 Mar 2020)

[Tobacco Control Blog] , Barnsley, Kathryn and Singh Sohal, Sukhwinder Covid-19 and smoking: the elephant in the room? (24 Mar 2020)

[Irish Times] , Roche, Barry Impact of Covid-19 on drugs trade likely to hit recreational cocaine users most. (23 Mar 2020)

[Irish Times] , Hutton, Brian Public transport companies give details of alcohol and drugs tests. (23 Mar 2020)

, Chapman, Sarah Managing minor illnesses at home: evidence on over-the-counter health products in extraordinary times. (19 Mar 2020)

[Medical Independent] , Lynch, David Measures to provide Covid-19 testing and accommodation for homeless underway. (19 Mar 2020)

Alcohol Action Ireland. 2019 data on alcohol consumption indicative of a small but encouraging reduction. (18 Mar 2020)

[Irish Examiner] Irish people drinking less alcohol, figures show. (18 Mar 2020)

[Department of Health] All pubs advised to close until March 29. (15 Mar 2020)

[Four Four Magazine] , McGrath, Liam Drug harm reduction information in light of corona virus. (12 Mar 2020)

[Independent.ie] , O'Sullivan, Kathleen Hooked on painkillers: farming's hidden addiction. (11 Mar 2020)

[RTE News] , Mauger, Alice The rise, fall and debunking of the 'drunken Irish' stereotype. (11 Mar 2020)

[Irish Times] , O'Halloran, Marie Drinks industry lobbyists met Government members and officials 361 times in 2018. (09 Mar 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , Dunphy, Liz Drink driving laws cause more changes in rural areas. (06 Mar 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac International Narcotics Control Board identify a ‘surge’ in high-purity cocaine in Europe. (06 Mar 2020)

Press Association. [breakingnews.ie] Project aims to tackle stigma surrounding addiction. (06 Mar 2020)

[Irish Times] , O'Halloran, Marie Government, NI Executive under pressure over alcohol pricing. (05 Mar 2020)

Merchants Quay Ireland. [Merchants Quay Ireland] Six in ten people in Ireland have experience of addiction, new poll finds. (05 Mar 2020)

[Irish Times] , Shannon, June Homeless women suffering gravely from social exclusion. (04 Mar 2020)

[Irish Examiner] Value of seized drugs plummets in 2019. (03 Mar 2020)

[Independent.ie] , Kelleher, Lynne Child cannabis addiction has nearly doubled in last decade. (01 Mar 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , Walsh, Rowena Bitter pill: Benzodiazepine medication by Irish over-65s in Ireland highest in OECD. (29 Feb 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Major anti-drug operation launched. (27 Feb 2020)

[Irish Times] , O'Brien, Carl Colleges must provide alcohol-free student accommodation under new rules. (26 Feb 2020)

[Irish Times] , Lally, Conor Garda Commissioner signals new drive against drug dealing. (21 Feb 2020)

[thejournal.ie] , Burke, Ceimin Keeping opioid dependents in methadone treatment for longer saves lives, study finds. (21 Feb 2020)

[Echo.ie] , Dennehy, Mary Tallaght residents the driving force behind pioneering drug-treatment project. (21 Feb 2020)

[thejournal.ie] , Raleigh, David Crack houses operating like supermarkets as cocaine use sweeps across Limerick, politicians claim. (20 Feb 2020)

[thejournal.ie] , O'Carroll, Austin Opinion: It's time to get real about heroin addiction. It's time to decriminalise this drug. (19 Feb 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Study shows Dublin hospital has third highest number of drug-related medical emergencies. (19 Feb 2020)

[Irish Times] , Croke, Ruaidhri Should fans be allowed drink in the stand at sporting events? (18 Feb 2020)

[Irish Times] , Gallagher, Conor Mandatory minimum sentencing has done little to tackle serious crime. (17 Feb 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Loughlin, Ann Primary school brings court challenge against first Irish supervised injection facility in Dublin. (17 Feb 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Reducing drug deaths made national priority under Operation Tara. (17 Feb 2020)

[Irish Times] , Gallagher, Conor Serious drug offenders twice as likely to go to prison as they were a decade ago. (17 Feb 2020)

[The Sunday Times] , Mooney, John Garda chief injects new urgency into drug war with special units in every division. (16 Feb 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Riordan, Sean Naval staff shortage may see ship tied up while Ireland ‘awash with drugs’. (15 Feb 2020)

[BBC News Northern Ireland] , Glynn, Niall Fentanyl: More than 50 NI deaths in four years. (14 Feb 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , English, Eoin Medical cost fears for families granted access to medicinal cannabis amid reimbursement uncertainty. (14 Feb 2020)

Food Safety Authority. Consumers being put at risk and misled with some CBD food supplements. (13 Feb 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , Baker, Noel Group suggests allowing nurses to prescribe methadone. (11 Feb 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , Dunphy, Liz 'It can be lethal' - €27k seizures raise fears of increase in ketamine use in Cork. (07 Feb 2020)

[thejournal.ie] , Ryan, Orla Q&A: Here's where Ireland's political parties stand on drugs ahead of GE2020. (07 Feb 2020)

[Irish Times] High time: Netherlands moves to clean up absurd cannabis policy. (06 Feb 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Cormac O’Keeffe: Pledges galore, but will anything change on the ground? (05 Feb 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , Foxe, Ken Paschal Donohoe: increased tax on cigarettes not effective. (05 Feb 2020)

[Irish Times] , Hamilton, Andrew Cocaine in Galway: ‘It’s not snowing, there is a blizzard’. (04 Feb 2020)

[Irish Examiner] Number of drug seizures in Irish prisons increases by nearly 10%. (03 Feb 2020)

[Irish Times] , Horgan Jones, Jack Tobacco seizures down by 75% as smugglers use ‘sophisticated concealments’. (03 Feb 2020)

[thejournal.ie] , Thomas, Conal 'A forward step': Former Assistant Garda Commissioner on Ireland's first supervised injecting facility. (02 Feb 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac More needs to be done to stop 'devastating and preventable' drug deaths, support group says. (01 Feb 2020)

[breakingnews.ie] , McGlynn, Michelle 148 people killed on Irish roads last year. (31 Jan 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , Brennan, Cianan Implementation of gambling regulator crux of Fianna Fáil’s approach to issue being 'tackled'. (29 Jan 2020)

[Extra.ie] , Condon, Ali Is Portugal’s drug decriminalisation policy ‘too radical’ for Ireland? (29 Jan 2020)

[BBC News Northern Ireland] , Byrne, Leanna Naloxone impact: sharp rise in use of overdose-reversing drug. (27 Jan 2020)

Health & Living. [Independent.ie] 'Young people need education on the effects of cannabis'. (27 Jan 2020)

[thejournal.ie] , Hennessy, Michelle Blanchardstown taskforce highlights increasing numbers of children dealing drugs. (25 Jan 2020)

[Independent.ie] , Meaghar, John Crossing the line: The heavy cost of taking cocaine. (25 Jan 2020)

[thejournal.ie] , Ryan, Orla 'If someone goes under, call 999': Addiction expert warns about GHB after more overdoses. (25 Jan 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac 'This is a national crisis' - Drogheda families speak ahead of protest against criminality and violence. (25 Jan 2020)

[Citywide] Citywide Drugs Crisis Campaign-Manifesto for General Election 2020. (24 Jan 2020)

[Fianna Fail] Fianna Fail manifesto 2020. (24 Jan 2020)

[Fine Gael] Fine Gael manifesto 2020. (24 Jan 2020)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Election 2020 manifesto: 5 point plan to renew Ireland's alcohol strategy. (23 Jan 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Government must invest in 'day-to-day' local drug services - community group. (23 Jan 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , Michael, Neil Researchers who quizzed kids about cannabis didn't ask about Class A drugs. (23 Jan 2020)

[Irish Times] , MacNamee, Garreth 'Inaccurate and misleading': HSE and psychiatrists warn over Scientology-linked group leaflet on antipsychotic medication. (22 Jan 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac 'Perfect storm' for cocaine leads to record hauls. (21 Jan 2020)

[The Telegraph] , Knapton, Sarah World Health Organisation: E-cigarettes are harmful to health and are not safe. (21 Jan 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , Dunphy, Liz Teens ‘budgeting for cocaine for their debs’. (20 Jan 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Experts: Drugs industry exploits children. (17 Jan 2020)

[irishhealth.com] , Condon, Deborah How to change your relationship with alcohol. (14 Jan 2020)

[Irish Times] , Gleeson, Colin Universities see shift towards physical activity and wellbeing. (14 Jan 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Riordan, Sean Building of new centre for Cork children battling drug and alcohol addiction to get underway. (13 Jan 2020)

[The Sunday Times] , Mooney, John Gardai ordered to turn heat on street-level drug dealers. (12 Jan 2020)

[Department of Health] Minister for Health welcomes Regulations restricting price promotions for alcohol products. (11 Jan 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Neill, Kevin Rail staff seek help due to 1,000+ incidents. (11 Jan 2020)

[thejournal.ie] , MacNamee, Garreth Warning over sleeping aid pills sold in health stores that contain prescription hypnotic drugs. (11 Jan 2020)

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Health Behaviour in School Aged Children Study 2018 highlights the appalling reach of alcohol into our children’s lives. (09 Jan 2020)

[thejournal.ie] , Ryan, Orla Most children who drink alcohol source it from their parents or home. (09 Jan 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , Baker, Noel Wheatfield Prison tops list for drugs, weapons, and phones seizures. (08 Jan 2020)

[thejournal.ie] , McCrave, Conor Council street crews called out hundreds of times to clean up discarded needles on Dublin streets. (04 Jan 2020)

[thejournal.ie] , Ryan, Orla 'GHB is a killer, I know of eight men who died after taking it'. (04 Jan 2020)

[thejournal.ie] , Finn, Christina Menthol cigarettes will be banned in Ireland from May. (04 Jan 2020)

[thejournal.ie] , Finn, Christina Any change to pub opening hours would need to be considered 'very, very carefully', says minister. (03 Jan 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , Deegan, Gordon Brendan Courtney one of only two to write in support of first drugs injection facility. (03 Jan 2020)

Associated Press. [Irish Times] US announces countrywide ban on some e-cigarette flavours. (03 Jan 2020)

[Irish Times] The Irish Times view on road safety: keeping the pressure on. (02 Jan 2020)