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Drugs linked to 12 deaths per week in Ireland

More than 12 people a week die from overdoses or drug-related causes in Ireland, a new report shows.

Drugs linked to 12 deaths per week in Ireland

Mon, 15 Dec, 2014 - 12:09

More than 12 people a week die from overdoses or drug-related causes in Ireland, a new report shows.

Latest figures reveal a slight drop in the number of drug deaths, down to 633 in 2012 compared with 645 the previous year.

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