Organisation: European Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Drug-induced deaths here more than twice EU average

IRELAND has the fifth highest mortality rate from drugs in Europe, the EU drugs agency has said.

Fri, 06 Nov, 2009

Ireland imposes longest jail terms for drugs offences

IRELAND imposes the longest prison sentences for drugs offences in Europe, according to the EU drugs agency.

Fri, 06 Nov, 2009

Cannabis strength more than doubles in 20 years, says report

THE strength of cannabis has more than doubled in Ireland in the last 20 years, according to a new report.

Thu, 01 Jul, 2004

Reformers call for jail clean needle plan

PENAL reformers yesterday told UN drug chiefs that clean needles should be made available in prisons to cut the spread of infectious diseases, such as hepatitis and HIV.

Wed, 19 May, 2004