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Drug to reverse opioid overdoses should be given to every addict, Cork conference hears

Naloxone should be in every drug user’s family home and on landings in every prison, Cork advocate said

<p>Report said the United Nations Office in Drugs and Crime published research this year estimating the production of opium, from which heroin in manufactured, fell by a colossal 95% in 2023. Picture: Getty</p>

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Heroin shortage could lead to more potent synthetic opioids

<p>Somali maritime police had already been stepping up patrols in the Gulf of Aden at the mouth of the Red Sea amid increasing piracy. Now Yemen-based Houthi rebels have been targeting ships. Picture Jackson Njehia/AP </p>

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Irish Examiner view: Worldwide effects of the Gaza conflict

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Drug users being trained to prevent overdoses

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Warning issued as number of heroin overdoses reported in Dublin rises to 54

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Lisbon visit gives Cork officials positive insight into supervised injection facilities

Supervised injection centre being considered to protect Cork City drug users

A medically supervised injection centre may be considered for Cork after a delegation from Cork City Council, the HSE and An Garda Síochána there.

Sun, 21 May, 2023

At least 22 lives saved by emergency overdose drug in three years

New report recommends increased training for gardaí and family members of drug users in administering naloxone

Thu, 16 Jun, 2022

Former drug addict saves man's life after overdose

Limerick man Mike Egan administered lifesaving medication to unconscious man collapsed on street

Mon, 09 Nov, 2020

HSE hosting free training events for treatment that can reverse drug overdoses

The HSE wants to educate drug-users and their families about a treatment called Naloxone, that can reverse the effects of overdose.

Fri, 31 Aug, 2018

Five potentially fatal heroin overdoses reversed by drug that is being rolled out across the country

Five potentially fatal heroin overdoses were reversed last year when trained staff administered a drug which is now being rolled out across the country.

Thu, 01 Sep, 2016

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Drug to reverse opioid overdoses should be given to every addict, Cork conference hears

Heroin shortage could lead to more potent synthetic opioids

Irish Examiner view: Worldwide effects of the Gaza conflict

Drug users being trained to prevent overdoses

Warning issued as number of heroin overdoses reported in Dublin rises to 54

Lisbon visit gives Cork officials positive insight into supervised injection facilities

Supervised injection centre being considered to protect Cork City drug users

At least 22 lives saved by emergency overdose drug in three years

Former drug addict saves man's life after overdose

HSE hosting free training events for treatment that can reverse drug overdoses

Five potentially fatal heroin overdoses reversed by drug that is being rolled out across the country

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Mick Clifford

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Drug to reverse opioid overdoses should be given to every addict, Cork conference hears

Heroin shortage could lead to more potent synthetic opioids

Irish Examiner view: Worldwide effects of the Gaza conflict

Drug users being trained to prevent overdoses

Warning issued as number of heroin overdoses reported in Dublin rises to 54

Lisbon visit gives Cork officials positive insight into supervised injection facilities

Supervised injection centre being considered to protect Cork City drug users

At least 22 lives saved by emergency overdose drug in three years

Former drug addict saves man's life after overdose

HSE hosting free training events for treatment that can reverse drug overdoses

Five potentially fatal heroin overdoses reversed by drug that is being rolled out across the country

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Mick Clifford

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