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Co Derry man who died in custody was ‘in need of addiction services’

County Derry man James Fleck who died in custody could not get the best addiction services while in custody according to the Prisoner Ombudsman report into his death. The Ombudsman acknowledged that the Prison Officers kept him ‘as safe as was ...

28 Mar 2023 at 17:33

Sport

Brendan Taylor handed lengthy ban for delayed reporting of spot-fixing plot

The International Cricket Council has banned former Zimbabwe captain Brendan Taylor from all forms of cricket for three and a half years. The 35-year-old, who retired from international cricket in September, revealed on Monday he was set to ...

28 Jan 2022 at 15:25

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Kildare councillor voices concerns over ‘rising’ nitrous oxide abuse among young people

A Kildare county councillor has voiced concerns over what he referred to as the 'rising' presence of nitrous oxide abuse among young people. Social Democrats Cllr Chris Pender voiced concerns regarding the 'increasing popularity' of ...

29 Mar 2024 at 13:33

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'Family Guide to Substance Use' - a talk in Tipperary village not to be missed

FAMILY GUIDE TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE - TALK NOT TO BE MISSED As part of Wellness Week in Duhill, on Wednesday next, September 6 at 7:15pm, E21 H677, they are delighted to host a talk with ex Tippeary hurler John Leahy, Drug Education ...

29 Aug 2023 at 09:33

Scotland

Rehabilitation centre’s ‘therapeutic’ environment will change lives, staff say

Staff at the first residential rehabilitation centre in the north east of Scotland say the “magic” taking place in its “therapeutic environment” will change lives for the better. The Rae House facility was formally opened by ...

12 Mar 2025 at 14:19

Ireland

Cocaine the problem drug in almost two fifths of cases needing treatment

Cocaine was the main drug in almost 40% of cases of treatment for problem drug use, according to a report. There was a record figure of 13,295 cases treated for problem drug use in 2024. The data published on Wednesday in ...

28 May 2025 at 00:01

Scotland

Suspected drug deaths in Scotland down by 10%, latest figures show

Suspected drugs deaths have fallen by 10% in the latest quarterly data, with drug-related attendances at A&E seeing a similar decrease. Incidents of naloxone administration, which can prevent heroin overdoses, were also ...

28 Jan 2025 at 10:32

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Kildare councillor voices concerns over ‘rising’ nitrous oxide abuse among young people

29 Mar 2024 at 13:33

Health

HIV-positive man who experienced substance abuse gains 8kg in muscle and wants to be wellbeing coach to help others

A man who is HIV-positive, autistic, has ADHD and has experienced substance abuse, has managed to put on 8kg in muscle mass having found it difficult to see any “outward physical changes” in his body, and now hopes ...

26 Sept 2023 at 07:04

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