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Column: The war on drugs isn't working. We need to medicalise heroin.

Heroin addiction is behind much of the criminality in this country – and failing to do something about it will not make the problem go away, writes Senator John Crown.

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Opinion: The 'War on Drugs' has failed – let's finally implement policies...

Several drug-related deaths and hospitalisations this month demonstrate how our adherence to an overly-simplistic drug policy is misguided and dangerous.

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Regular marijuana use is "bad for teens' brains"

That is the opinion of the American Psychological Association.

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Carrying drugs for personal use is illegal. But politicians are looking at...

The Portuguese approach could be considered here.

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Criminalising possession doesn't discourage use - we need real solutions

Ultimately, drug policy is about two things – what works; and what is acceptable to people, writes Ana Liffey’s Tony Duffin.

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Vogue Williams will NOT be taking hallucinogenic drugs as part of RTÉ show

The presenter had said earlier this year that she would be doing so for her series On The Edge.

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It's planned the first supervised injecting facility will open in 2017. So...

People have reasonable fears about such centres – but those fears can be addressed, writes the Ana Liffey Drug Project’s Tony Duffin.

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U-47700 death: 'As we pretend that policing drugs deters users, we can expect...

Our drug policy isn’t working and it’s time to embrace a more rational and open approach, writes Dr Garrett McGovern.

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FactCheck: How many detox beds are there in Ireland?

In three parts, FactCheck referees an argument between a Minister of State and a Dublin City Councillor over supervised injection centres. Tonight – Part One.

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FactCheck: Do supervised injection centres reduce drug-related crime?

In Part Two of a three-part series, FactCheck looks into a claim by Dublin City Councillor Mannix Flynn, during a debate on Tonight With Vincent Browne.

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FactCheck: Do supervised injection centres reduce drug-related deaths?

In the final instalment of our three-part series on drug policy, FactCheck examines a claim made by Dublin City Councillor Mannix Flynn on Tonight With Vincent Browne.

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'Why would you continue to perpetuate something that is wrong?': New mural...

A new piece of art went up in Trinity College this week.

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Ex-Assistant Commissioner on drug debate: 'Our young people are criminalised,...

After 40 years in the force, Jack Nolan said it would be difficult to claim there are less drugs available now.

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