Heroin antidote Narcan as a nasal spray gets clearance from US regulators
http://www.theguardian.com/society/2015/nov/19/heroin-antidote-narcan-as-a-nasal-spray-gets-clearance-from-us-regulators#_=_ FDA approval for new version of product, based on the drug naloxone, which Irish maker says is cheaper and easier to use than […]
Read moreAlcohol’s harm to others – Key Findings
ah20keyfindings This research examines damage from alcohol to people other than the drinker in three Irish settings – the general population, the workplace and […]
Read moreGene mutation linked to impulsive behaviour with alcohol, study finds
http://www.theguardian.com/science/2015/nov/17/gene-mutation-htr2b-linked-impulsive-behaviour-alcohol#_=_ Disruption to gene HTR2B could affect decision-making and self-control and may explain why some people are more prone to impulsive behaviour. Click on […]
Read moreHelp me understand – Resource Booklet
help_me_understand This booklet is for children and young people who are affected the alcohol or drug use of an adult in their life (like […]
Read moreNational Self Harm Registry Annual Report 2014
NSRF National Self-Harm Registry Ireland Annual Report 2014 Click on the above link to read the full report.
Read moreDrugs.ie National Youth Media Awards 2016
http://www.drugs.ie/resources/awards/about_the_awards/ The Drugs.ie ‘Let’s Talk about Drugs’ National Youth Media Awards is an annual competition which encourages discussion of drug-related issues by inviting young […]
Read moreYouth Health Report 2015
SpunOut_ieYouthHealthReport2015 Click on the link above to read the full report on the summary of findings in relation to 15 – 24 year olds […]
Read moreW.H.O Global Status Report on alcohol and health 2014
WHO 2014 Alcohol & Health Report Click on the link to read the full report.
Read moreFacts about Alcohol & You, Staying Safe & what to do when things go wrong!
Apr2014AlcoholandYou approved teen-friendly booklet about alcohol, staying safe and what to do if things go wrong, from the Alcohol Education Trust (AET). Topics covered […]
Read morePlans for Heroin Injection Centres – step in the right direction
http://www.independent.ie/opinion/comment/plans-for-heroin-injection-centres-a-step-in-right-direction-34175084.html Click on the above link to read the full article.
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