Organisation: HSE Addiction Services

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Methadone patients four times more likely to overdose in month following treatment ending, study finds

Methadone patients are four times more likely to overdose in the month after their treatment ends, according to a new study.

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People going to Electric Picnic warned about increased strength in drugs at festivals

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A new report on state's response to drug possession and decriminalisation has been published. Here's what it has to say

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Cork traders call for 'open, clear and honest consultation' before supervised injection centre decisions

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Possible sites for Cork drug centre identified as study details locations of 105 overdoses in the city

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Report reveals 58 deaths due to overdoses and notes rise in risky drug injecting in Cork City

Drug services in Cork notice increase in 'dangerous injecting practices'

Drug services in Cork city have noticed "increases in dangerous injecting practices" among drug users, according to new research.

Mon, 20 May, 2019

Warning issued over ‘party pills’ that have Cork teen in fight for life

The HSE has issued a warning about contaminated ‘party pills’ as a teenager fights for his life after taking what is believed to be a potent designer street drug at a party in Cork City.

Wed, 20 Jan, 2016

SPECIAL REPORT, DAY 2: Fighting back against heroin’s stranglehold

NOBODY in Cork is denying that heroin is gaining a steadier foothold in the city.

Tue, 19 Nov, 2013

Treatment groups alarmed at surge in use of potent cannabis among youth

Treatment services are alarmed at the “escalating” use of potent herbal cannabis among young people and “massive” debts they are building up.

Wed, 09 May, 2012

Experts warn of cocaine and alcohol’s ‘lethal’ mix

COMBINING cocaine and alcohol “can be lethal,” two top drug experts warned yesterday.

Sat, 11 Dec, 2010