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Latest statistics on drug-related deaths published

HRB figures show that almost two people died each day in Ireland during 2013 from poisoning, trauma or medical causes linked with drug use. A total of 679 people died in 2013. There have been 6002 deaths among people who use drugs in the past decade.

The full report 'Drug-related deaths and deaths among drug users in Ireland: 2013 figures from the National Drug-Related Deaths Index' was launched earlier today by Minister of State for Drugs, Aodhán Ó Ríordán.

Read more details in the HRB press release

The report is also available to download from the Publications section of the HRB website.