Methadone

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<p>While heroin is long recognised as a deadly and highly addictive drug, health authorities are now warning about powerful synthetic opioids such as nitazene likely to flood in during the expected 'heroin drought'. Picture: iStock</p>

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Ireland is the worst EU country for drug deaths, suffering four times the average fatality rate

European Drug Report 2024: Ireland had 322 drug-induced deaths in 2020 — 97 deaths per million people, compared to the EU average of 22.5

<p> Dr Austin O'Carroll: 'We have time to prepare for this and opportunity to reduce potential overdose deaths'. Picture: Moya Nolan</p>

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Methadone clinics and injection centres 'needed to counter fentanyl threat'

<p>Opioids, which include heroin, methadone and codeine, are addictive, sedating narcotic drugs, according to the Health Research Board. File picture: Getty</p>

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'Significant decline' in problem opioid use among young Irish adults, research finds

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Mother acquitted of wilfully neglecting toddler who died after ingesting methadone

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Prosecution of mother of toddler who died after ingesting methadone 'merciless'

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Mother of toddler who died after ingesting methadone was grieving death of other daughter

Methadone recipients say they feel their lives are put on hold

People on long-term methadone programmes reported a sense of being ‘stuck’ or trapped in a cycle that did not lead to progress or change, a new study has found

Tue, 26 Jan, 2021

Group suggests allowing nurses to prescribe methadone

A group representing nurses trained in Substance Misuse Treatment Services has said some people can’t access proper treatment quickly enough because their members have not been given the green light to prescribe drugs like methadone.

Mon, 10 Feb, 2020

Leo Varadkar: Josepha Madigan 'didn't lobby against the methadone clinic'

Transport Minister Shane Ross followed Culture Minister Josepha Madigan in facing criticism for telling voters about the lack of new drugs units in his constituency.

Thu, 01 Aug, 2019

Dr criticises Minister's 'huge nimbyism' over blocking methadone clinic in her constituency

Minister Josepha Madigan has come under fire after her constituents received a letter confirming that a methadone clinic will not be located in their area.

Thu, 01 Aug, 2019

Inquest returns open verdict on woman's overdose as it hears she wanted to stop taking methadone

A 67-year-old woman who died of a methadone overdose had expressed a wish to stop taking the drug, an inquest heard.

Tue, 25 Jun, 2019

Methadone use 'brings stability', study finds

The first-ever study in Ireland on long-term participants in methadone maintenance treatment has found that while it can bring some stability to users, more supports are needed to allow for social reintegration.

Mon, 10 Dec, 2018

40% of those taking methadone are on it for 10 years

Four out of ten people on methadone, the legal substitute for heroin addiction, have been on the drug for at least 10 years.

Thu, 23 Aug, 2018

Methadone alternative on the cards according to HSE

An alternative to methadone for people addicted to heroin and related drugs could be more widely available within the first quarter of the year, according to the HSE.

Sun, 03 Jan, 2016

Fianna Fáil: Emphasis must be on becoming drug-free

One out of three heroin addicts on methadone treatment have been on the substitute drug for more than 10 years, figures released yesterday show.

Fri, 17 Apr, 2015

Methadone

Ireland is the worst EU country for drug deaths, suffering four times the average fatality rate

Methadone clinics and injection centres 'needed to counter fentanyl threat'

'Significant decline' in problem opioid use among young Irish adults, research finds

Mother acquitted of wilfully neglecting toddler who died after ingesting methadone

Prosecution of mother of toddler who died after ingesting methadone 'merciless'

Mother of toddler who died after ingesting methadone was grieving death of other daughter

Methadone recipients say they feel their lives are put on hold

Group suggests allowing nurses to prescribe methadone

Leo Varadkar: Josepha Madigan 'didn't lobby against the methadone clinic'

Dr criticises Minister's 'huge nimbyism' over blocking methadone clinic in her constituency

Inquest returns open verdict on woman's overdose as it hears she wanted to stop taking methadone

Methadone use 'brings stability', study finds

40% of those taking methadone are on it for 10 years

Methadone alternative on the cards according to HSE

Fianna Fáil: Emphasis must be on becoming drug-free

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Mick Clifford

Methadone

Ireland is the worst EU country for drug deaths, suffering four times the average fatality rate

Methadone clinics and injection centres 'needed to counter fentanyl threat'

'Significant decline' in problem opioid use among young Irish adults, research finds

Mother acquitted of wilfully neglecting toddler who died after ingesting methadone

Prosecution of mother of toddler who died after ingesting methadone 'merciless'

Mother of toddler who died after ingesting methadone was grieving death of other daughter

Methadone recipients say they feel their lives are put on hold

Group suggests allowing nurses to prescribe methadone

Leo Varadkar: Josepha Madigan 'didn't lobby against the methadone clinic'

Dr criticises Minister's 'huge nimbyism' over blocking methadone clinic in her constituency

Inquest returns open verdict on woman's overdose as it hears she wanted to stop taking methadone

Methadone use 'brings stability', study finds

40% of those taking methadone are on it for 10 years

Methadone alternative on the cards according to HSE

Fianna Fáil: Emphasis must be on becoming drug-free

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Mick Clifford

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