The Medical Council has received a proposal from a group wishing to establish Ireland’s first official support service for doctors, interns and medical students suffering with substance misuse problems, the Medical Independent (MI) has learned.
From Mayo Today Mayo ’s first Foetal Alcohol Awareness Day will take place next Friday, September 7th to spread the word that “Alcohol and Pregnancy Don ’t Mix ”. It will be launched…
Drugs link to 70% of crimes on probation By Cormac O ’Keeffe in the Irish Examiner Saturday, September 01, 2012 More than 70% of crimes committed by offenders under supervision in…
By Arlene Harris in the Irish Examiner Sunday, September 02, 2012 The younger your kids drink the more likely they are to suffer alcohol-related problems later in their lives, a…
The younger your kids drink the more likely they are to suffer alcohol-related problems later in their lives, a new study reveals. Arlene Harris reports.
Friday August 31 2012 from the Corkman A new complaints process to combat excessively cheap drink promotions in pubs and clubs in Northern Ireland comes into force this weekend.…
Drinking too much is bad for you. But too many people underestimate what is a safe amount of alcohol. In this week's Scrubbing Up, Dr Nick Sheron, a liver expert…
From the Irish Examiner By Paddy Clancy Tuesday, August 28, 2012 A group of doctors have hit out at the selling of low-cost drinks, claiming they are dealing on a…
From CBS News Back-to-school season is just around the corner, and researchers at Columbia University are warning that teens could face added drug and alcohol risks once classes start up.…
A group of doctors have hit out at the selling of low-cost drinks, claiming they are dealing on a regular basis with the consequences of alcohol abuse on young people, particularly girls.