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New HRB report reveals how available and accessible alcohol is in Ireland.
The latest alcohol overview from the Health Research Board (HRB) reveals that despite a decline in pubs, Ireland still ranks 3rd highest in the world...
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New study evaluates evidence on efficacy and safety of prescribed medicinal cannabis
The Health Research Board has published a comprehensive review of existing evidence on the clinical efficacy and safety of medicinal cannabis for a...
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Deaths among people who are homeless
The Health Research Board (HRB) has published 2020 data on the number of deaths and cause of death among people who were homeless when they died.
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HRB releases 2022 alcohol treatment data
A total of 7,421 cases were treated for problem alcohol use in 2022, according to the latest data from the Health Research Board (HRB) – an increase...
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Disability services – HRB reports latest figures on current use and future demand
Findings highlight a growing need for adult residential and respite services.
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Health Research Board reports latest drug-related deaths figures
Findings show an increase in poisonings and reflect both the rise of cocaine use and dangers of mixing drugs.
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Cocaine is the most common drug for which individuals are seeking treatment
Findings by the Health Research Board show cocaine has overtaken opioids to become the most common problem drug.
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European Drug Report 2023
The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) has published the 'European drug report 2023: trends and developments' on 16 June...
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HRB presents Impact Award to leading neurodegenerative disease researcher
The Health Research Board presents their Impact Award 2023 to Orla Hardiman, Professor of Neurology at Trinity College Dublin, Consultant Neurologist...
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New HRB report reviews health effects of community water fluoridation
Review finds no definitive evidence that community water fluoridation has negative health effects.
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HRB report shows a decline in problem opioid use among younger age groups
The latest HRB study presents a comprehensive picture of problem opioid use in Ireland.
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HRB reports a continued rise in psychiatric admissions related to eating disorders among young people
The latest figures from the Health Research Board’s (HRB) National Psychiatric Inpatient Reporting System show these admissions rose from 33 in 2018...
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New European survey sheds light on how Irish people are using drugs
The Health Research Board (HRB) has published the Irish results from the European Web Survey on Drugs (EWSD), providing insights into the behaviour of...
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European Drug Report 2022
The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) has published the 'European drug report 2022: trends and developments' on 14 June...
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Cocaine treatment triples between 2015 and 2021
The latest figures from the Health Research Board (HRB) show continued growth in the number of cases* seeking treatment for problem cocaine use, with...
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New HRB report examines substance use among young people
Findings from the latest HRB report reveal that adolescents are starting to drink alcohol at a later age – but one-in-three young drinkers has an...
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HRB publish first report on Irish gambling trends
New figures show overall drop in gambling while close links remain between problem gambling, social deprivation and substance use disorders.
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Time to take action, use evidence, and address societal challenges
The Health Research Board (HRB) has joined with the Evidence Commission to ensure that the best evidence is made available to address societal...
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HRB investment of €22 million in cancer clinical trials will transform cancer care in Ireland
The funding will tackle childhood and adult cancers, making a real difference to the lives of cancer patients, allowing them more access to cancer...
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HRB reports rise in cocaine and crack cocaine treatment
The latest figures from the Health Research Board (HRB) show continued growth in the number of cases* seeking treatment for problem cocaine use,...
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New HRB report examines drug use in Ireland
A new report from the Health Research Board (HRB) presents findings from the National Drug and Alcohol Survey (NDAS) 2019–20, which shows that more...
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HRB announces €6 million investment for Clinical Trial Networks on the eve of International Clinical Trials Day 2021
People with dementia, diabetes and infectious diseases, as well as patients of paediatrics, primary care and intensive care, will all benefit from the...
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New HRB overview presents latest research on alcohol consumption, harm and policy in Ireland
A new report from the Health Research Board (HRB) presents an overview of alcohol consumption and harm in Ireland, analysing trends and assessing the...
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New HRB report identifies best practice for addressing drug use among people who are homeless
A new Health Research Board (HRB) evidence review explores international evidence for responding to substance use among people who are homeless,...
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New HRB report reveals well-being, autonomy and community are key when designing housing with support for older people
A new evidence review conducted by the Health Research Board (HRB) explores the perspectives of older people from around the world on housing with...
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