news from Ireland and around the world about addiction treatment - Page 11
Drug driving
New test for drug driving reported in Irish times » read more
Injury following ingestion of beverage containing liquid nitrogen
Irish Independent report of Injury related to Liquid Nitrogen Cocktail » read more
Painkillers and headache
Taking painkillers for headache could make headache worse » read more
Massive rise in cannabis plant cultivation in Ireland
rise in cultivation of cannabis in Ireland (June 12). Many similar recent articles saying the same thing...More demand and more home growing of cannabis in Ireland. » read more
Channel 4's Drugs Live shows TV needs a shot in the arm
If Channel 4 can justify Drugs Live, surely Channel 8 should be allowed to broadcast Porn Live? » read more
Drugs Live programme, channel 4
Fury at Channel 4's Drugs Live as viewers brand it little more than an advert for ecstasy that encourages 'a dangerous air of acceptability to taking the drug' » read more
Cannabis risk and kids
Irish Health.com article with Dr. O'Gara, featuring cannabis use in young persons » read more
Large haul of synthetic drugs seized - Irish Examiner
A massive haul of synthetic drugs, including what is thought to be a new substance, has been seized in Waterford City. » read more
Anthrax and Heroin use
Guardian reports Anthrax outbreak, probably linked to contaminated heroin » read more
Hooked on Addiction - Jennifer O'Connell speaks to Dr. O'Gara
Jennifer O'Connell of the Sunday Business Post wrote an engaging article on various addictions entitled "Hooked on Addiction". As part of the article she speaks to Dr. O'Gara about addiction. » read more