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Woman who was homeless in Kildare says a stranger’s kindness saved her life

Woman who was homeless in Kildare says a stranger’s kindness saved her life

James Mahon gave Antoinette Foley a fiver one day in late 2021, sparking a deep friendship – and a photography project.

'Taking cocaine is completely normalised now', recovering addict warns

'Taking cocaine is completely normalised now', recovering addict warns

23-year-old Dylan Curran was just 15 when he took his first drink and 17 when he tried cocaine.

‘I have my kids back’: Running event promotes alternatives to addiction

‘I have my kids back’: Running event promotes alternatives to addiction

A mother whose life was derailed by drugs is now running half marathons with the daughter she lost care over during her addiction.

Major barriers to mental health support for homeless, report says

Major barriers to mental health support for homeless, report says

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Support for Laois families affected by addiction

Support for Laois families affected by addiction

57% say they could obtain cocaine within 24 hours if they wanted - survey

57% say they could obtain cocaine within 24 hours if they wanted - survey

Addiction support must be 'top priority' for those experiencing homelessness, charity says

Addiction support must be 'top priority' for those experiencing homelessness, charity says

Rutland Centre reports significant increase in cocaine and gambling addictions

Rutland Centre reports significant increase in cocaine and gambling addictions

Wed, 17 Jul, 2024

The Rutland Centre saw over 16 per cent of its service users seeking help for cocaine addiction, mirroring national trends of increased cocaine use, as reported by the Health Research Board.

'Our system is broken': Reforming Ireland's approach to treating drug addiction

'Our system is broken': Reforming Ireland's approach to treating drug addiction

Sat, 02 Mar, 2024

Dr Jo-Hanna Ivers, associate professor for public health and primary care at Trinity College Dublin, said there needs to be a health-based approach to treating drug addiction