Online gambling problems in Ireland - Newstalk Breakfast Interview
An addiction expert is warning that children as young as 15-years-old are losing "vast amounts of money" through online gambling in Ireland.
Prof. O'Gara Media
'We get them online for 40p': Warning over 'dangerous fake' anti-anxiety drugs
Counterfeit versions of benzodiazepines such as Xanax are circulating on the dark web.
Use of Crack Cocaine in Ireland has increased - RTE radio one discussion
Professor Colin O'Gara, Addiction Psychiatrist and Head of Addiction Services at St. John of God Hospital & Dr. Garrett McGovern, GP Specialising in Addiction Medicine
'Worrying trend' in crack cocaine use as number being treated rises 44%
A rise in the number of people seeking treatment for crack cocaine use has been described as a "worrying trend" by the Health Research Board. Commentary from Prof. O'Gara.
January 2020
Radio interview with Matt Cooper and panel about cocaine addiciton
March 2020
Radio interview with Sean O'Rourke about gambling and COVID 19
26th November 2018
How do we end the proliferation of gambling in Ireland? Last Word, Today FM debate with Prof O'Gara and others.
17 September 2018
Ray D'arcy intervew on gambling addiction
31 July 2018
Prof O'Gara commentary on exercise addiction in the Independent.
15th August 2018
Interview with Miriam O'Callaghan on RTE Radio One about 'Smart Drugs'.