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# drug-abuse - Tuesday 8 January, 2013

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Second inquest rules Amy Winehouse killed by accidental alcohol poisoning

08/01/13 5,873 Views 28 Comments

The same verdict was given at a re-hearing of the inquest – which was ordered after it emerged that the first was heard by a coroner who did not have the correct qualifications.

# drug-abuse - Tuesday 25 December, 2012

Read Me

My Christmas Day: ‘It’s just another day on the street for me’

25/12/12 18,127 Views 84 Comments

‘Mike’ has no home to go to this Christmas. He describes what life is like on the streets – and how common death is.

# drug-abuse - Monday 30 July, 2012

Drug Abuse

HSE warns of heroin which could be contaminated with anthrax

30/07/12 6,366 Views 62 Comments

There are fears that a batch of heroin contaminated with anthrax could be about to reach Irish shores.

# drug-abuse - Wednesday 20 June, 2012

Ecstasy

Ecstasy use falls by half but we’re still boozing

20/06/12 2,898 Views 11 Comments

Number of adults using drug falls from 1.2 per cent to 0.5 per cent in four years.

# drug-abuse - Monday 26 March, 2012

9 At 9 This post contains videos

The 9 at 9: Monday

26/03/12 4,605 Views 5 Comments

Nine things to know this morning…

# drug-abuse - Wednesday 23 November, 2011

Drugs

Prescription drug usage on the rise among women

23/11/11 1,665 Views 6 Comments

A survey on drug consumption in Ireland has noted a “huge increase” in the usage of legally available opiates – particularly among women – prompting a call for the examination of how benzodiazepines are prescribed.

# drug-abuse - Monday 10 October, 2011

Gone To Pot This post contains images

Marijuana-shaped sweets spark outrage

10/10/11 929 Views 10 Comments

‘Pothead’ range, which campaigners say trivialise illegal drug use, is in 1,000 US stores.

# drug-abuse - Friday 30 September, 2011

Legal Injection

North America’s only legal drug injection facility to stay open, says Canadian court

30/09/11 267 Views 1 Comment

Canada’s Supreme Court ruled today against the government’s efforts to shut down the facility in Vancouver.

# drug-abuse - Thursday 24 March, 2011

Drug Abuse

Three generations of families gripped by drug abuse

24/03/11 1,475 Views 18 Comments

Ballymun drugs project is now treating the grandchildren of people who used their services 30 years ago.

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