Organisation: Addiction Research Centre

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

School drug prevention programmes under attack, says expert

SCHOOL drug prevention programmes do not work and promote “propaganda”, according to a leading education expert.

Fri, 30 Sep, 2005

38% crack rate for cocaine users

MORE than a third of problem cocaine users in Dublin have recently taken crack cocaine, according to research.

Tue, 08 Mar, 2005

Alcohol abuse costs State €2bn

ALCOHOL abuse costs the economy €2 billion annually, accounts for 25% of hospital admissions and most public order offences, a conference heard yesterday.

Fri, 17 Sep, 2004

Alcohol policies conflict

THE Government is effectively ignoring the health of the population by favouring those who want to extend drinking hours instead of giving more consideration to alcohol abuse concerns, a conference has heard.

Fri, 27 Sep, 2002