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Significant rise in cocaine-related deaths with young men most affected

Significant rise in cocaine-related deaths with young men most affected

Between 2013 and 2022, cocaine poisoning deaths increased by 259 per cent, the largest increase of any drug group.

Hospital admissions for eating disorders in children double in five years

Hospital admissions for eating disorders in children double in five years

Over 1,500 children were admitted to hospital for eating disorders between 2018 and 2022.

Availability of cocaine leading to more hospitalisations - Health Research Board

Availability of cocaine leading to more hospitalisations - Health Research Board

The Health Research Board lists a range of indicators that point to a worsening problem.

Problematic use of opioids like heroin three times higher in Dublin than rest of country

Problematic use of opioids like heroin three times higher in Dublin than rest of country

Adults in early 20s account for most psychiatric unit admissions - report

Adults in early 20s account for most psychiatric unit admissions - report

Fall in number of pubs met with rise in off-licences

Fall in number of pubs met with rise in off-licences

'Does cycling damage men's genitals?' – Website aims to separate fact from fiction

'Does cycling damage men's genitals?' – Website aims to separate fact from fiction

Over 120 people died in homelessness in 2020 – report

Over 120 people died in homelessness in 2020 – report

Tue, 16 Jan, 2024

On average, 10 homeless people died per month in 2020