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Alcohol Action Ireland. [Alcohol Action Ireland] Government Excise Duty decision “incomprehensible” in light of tax and levy hikes and cuts to essential services. (07 Dec 2010)

Alcohol Action Ireland. [Alcohol Action Ireland] Comprehensive examination into the prevalence and impact of parental alcohol problems on children urgently needed, says alcohol charity. (29 Oct 2010)

Alcohol Action Ireland. [Alcohol Action Ireland] Dr Tony Holohan, Chief Medical Officer, delivers the opening address at Alcohol Action Ireland’s Have We Bottled It? Alcohol Marketing and Young People conference. (17 Sep 2010)

Alcohol Action Ireland. [Alcohol Action Ireland] Fetal Alcohol Spectrum disorders day. (09 Sep 2010)

Alcohol Action Ireland. [Alcohol Action Ireland] Charity calls for ‘map’ of alcohol retail outlets across country to assess concentration and impact on local communities. (25 Jun 2010)

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[Belfast Telegraph] , McCann, Eamonn The drugs don't work ... especially the legal ones. (29 Dec 2010)

[breakingnews.ie] Binge drinkers 'at greater risk of heart disease'. (24 Nov 2010)

[Belfast Telegraph] Cannabis pills could soon be legalised in Republic of Ireland. (23 Nov 2010)

BBC News. [BBC News Online] Alcohol abuse 'costing NI £700m each year'. (07 Jul 2010)

[BBC News Online] UK Watchdog backs a minimum price for alcohol. (02 Jun 2010)

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[Citywide] CityWide demands Lord Mayor to clarify outrageous comments. (22 Sep 2010)

Citywide. [Citywide] Citywide submits to Review of the Methadone Treatment Protocol. (15 Jul 2010)

D

[Department of Justice and Equality] Minister Ahern announces commencement of the Criminal Justice (Psychoactive Substances) Act 2010. (23 Aug 2010)

Ireland. Department of Health and Children. [Department of Health and Children] Statement on Dimethocaine and the product "Amplified". (02 Jun 2010)

[Department of Health and Children] Department of Health and Children statement in relation to legislation to be made under Misuse of Drugs Act 1977. (03 Mar 2010)

[Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform] White paper on crime consultation process. Feedback received on first discussion document: 'crime prevention and community safety'. (04 Feb 2010)

[Drug Treatment Centre Board] The Drug Treatment Centre Board pioneers first nurse prescribers in addiction in Ireland. (05 Jan 2010)

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[European Commission] Commission achieves EU-wide ban on ecstasy-like drug mephedrone. (03 Dec 2010)

[EMCDDA] EU drugs agency launches new guidelines for HIV testing in injecting drug users. (01 Dec 2010)

[European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction] ‘Drug problems have no age limits’ — more older drug users seeking help, says EMCDDA. (10 Nov 2010)

European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction. [European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction] Europe faces new challenges posed by changes in drug supply and use. (10 Nov 2010)

European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction. [European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction] Over 1 million drug users a year in treatment, but considerable challenges remain. (10 Nov 2010)

[European Commission] Commission calls for EU-wide ban on ecstasy-like drug mephedrone. (20 Oct 2010)

[European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction] EMCDDA–EUROPOL annual report reviews new drugs entering the market. Record number of new drugs reported in 2009, says report. (23 Apr 2010)

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[Guardian Online] , Wintour, Patrick Shift in treatment of drugs addicts to focus on live-in schemes (UK). (07 Aug 2010)

[Guardian Online] , Brindle, David Limits to methadone prescription proposed by UK drugs agency. (19 Jul 2010)

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[Health Research Board] , Bellerose, Delphine and Lyons, Suzi and Carew, Anne Marie and Walsh, Simone and Long, Jean Problem benzodiazepine use in Ireland: treament (2003 to 2008) and deaths (1998 to 2007). (15 Dec 2010)

[Health Service Executive] HSE launches drugs awareness campaign. (07 Jul 2010)

Health Service Executive. [Health Service Executive] Severe adverse reactions to new head shop drug "WHACK". (09 Jun 2010)

[Health Service Executive] Review of methadone treatment protocol: call for submissions. (03 Jun 2010)

Health Service Executive. [HSE Website] Figures of Children who died while in Care 2000-2010. (28 May 2010)

[Healthpromotion.ie] Your drinking, their drinking…. (16 Mar 2010)

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[Irish Medical Times] , Pinjon, Emmanuelle Opioid misuse. (02 Dec 2010)

[Irish Medical Times] , Pinjon, Emmanuelle Use of prescribed drugs to treat alcohol addiction. (02 Dec 2010)

[Irish Medical Times] Methadone-trained GPs nearing 1,000 mark. (29 Nov 2010)

[Irish Medical Times] , Mudiwa, Lloyd Alcohol-related deaths put strain on hospitals. (26 Nov 2010)

[Irish Medical Times] , Mudiwa, Lloyd Alcohol impact on drug users highlighted. (19 Nov 2010)

[Irish Medical Times] , Connors, Aoife Recession causing surge in drug and alcohol abuse. (18 Nov 2010)

Irish Association of Alcohol and Addiction Counsellors. [IAAAC] IAAAC: Increased risk of drug overdose deaths. (16 Nov 2010)

Irish Medical Times. [Irish Medical Times] Teen drunkenness down in Ireland, but up in Eastern Europe. (29 Oct 2010)

Irish Medical Times. [Irish Medical Times] Making the case for methadone. (22 Oct 2010)

[Irish Medical Times] , Carey, Rachel and Sarma, Kiran Advising young risk-takers against actions. (13 Oct 2010)

[Irish Medical Times] , Mudiwa, Lloyd Drinks companies recruit minors as fans. (23 Sep 2010)

[Irish Medical Times] , Gantly, Dara Over-the-counter analgesics require closer monitoring. (15 Sep 2010)

[Irish Medical Times] , Gantly, Dara Expert slates sporting bodies. (27 Aug 2010)

Irish Medical Times. [Irish Medical Times] Opioid addiction is like other chronic relapsing conditions. (26 Aug 2010)

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, McEnroe, Juno Navy tracking system to crack down on drugs smuggling. (09 Aug 2010)

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National Institute on Drug Abuse. [NIDA] Buprenorphine treatment in pregnancy: less distress to babies. (09 Dec 2010)

[North Dublin City and County Regional Drugs Task Force] Headshops – Risk assessments of the ‘legal’ highs. (26 Jan 2010)

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[Oireachtas] Criminal Justice (Psychoactive Substances) Bill 2010. (18 Jun 2010)

[Office for the Minister for Drugs] , Curran, John Minister Curran responding to headshops threat. (26 Jan 2010)

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RTE News. [RTE News] Alcohol-related deaths increase in Northern Ireland. (17 Dec 2010)

[RTE News] No safe level of tobacco exposure - study. (09 Dec 2010)

RTE News. [RTE News] Mountjoy zero drugs policy working - Governor. (23 Aug 2010)

[RTE News] New drug prevention measure at Mountjoy. (22 Aug 2010)

[RTE News] 44 headshops now operating in Ireland. (02 Jul 2010)

RTE News. [rte.ie] Justice Minister aims to close headshops. (18 Jun 2010)

[RTE News] Dramatic increase in 'head shops'. (26 Jan 2010)

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[Sunday Independent] , Cusack, Jim Little hope of tackling the drugs scourge in very heart of capital. (26 Sep 2010)

[Sunday Independent] , Cosgrave, Terrance Docs warn head-shop ban has little effect. (15 Aug 2010)

[Sunday Independent] , Cusack, Jim and Sheehan, Maeve Firefighters find €500,000 in 'head shop' safe. (14 Feb 2010)

[Sunday Independent] , Hughes, Aislinn 'Head shops' booming as row rages over legal highs. (07 Feb 2010)

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International Narcotics Control Board. [United Nations Information Service] INCB reviews the problem of illicit drug markets and corruption. (01 Nov 2010)

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World Health Organization. [World Health Organization] Improving the health of young people. (13 Aug 2010)