Prevention Principles & Substance Misuse Strategic Aim • To promote throughout society a greater awareness, understanding and clarity of the dangers of drug misuse. Strategic Objective • To develop a greater understanding of the dangers of problem drug use among the general population. • To promote healthier lifestyle choices among ...
GOVERNMENT PLANS to put alcohol abuse alongside drug abuse have been welcomed by leading activists in the treatment of addiction problems. However, the drinks industry has concerns about the policy. Alcohol is a “gateway drug” to illicit drugs such as ecstasy and heroin, and measures to tackle it in the forthcoming National Substance Misuse Strategy will “have to ...
Methylamphetamine (commonly referred to as methamphetamine) is one of a group of stimulant drugs called amphetamines that act on the brain and nervous system. Like cocaine and amphetamines, methylamphetamine has stimulant properties but is much longer acting. The crystalline form – sometimes called ‘Ice’ – like ‘crack cocaine’ can be easily smoked and can rapidly lead to high blood levels. ...
Updated 06-10-2011 at 08:32 PM by youthworkforum
THE DEMAND FOR homeless and drugs services continues to increase in Ireland and the problems are not just growing in the capital. According to Merchants Quay Ireland’s Annual Review for 2010, the drugs crisis is a national crisis as it is not confined to Dublin. The charity now operates in eleven counties across Ireland and over 20 per cent of clients accessing its residential ...
Coroner ‘amazed’ more don’t die from binge drinking THE recently-retired Dublin coroner has expressed concern about binge drinking among young people and said it is surprising that greater numbers do not die from the effects of alcohol, considering what they drink. Dr Kieran Geraghty, who described binge drinking as "very dangerous" said young people are "oblivious ...
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