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Last year
2023
Addiction
GP centre won't prescribe 'highly addictive' painkillers due to concerns over illegal drug trade
There have been growing concerns in recent weeks about the sale of opioids and other powerful painkillers.
A GP centre in Dublin is refusing to prescribe powerful painkillers like Oxycontin or "highly addictive" benzodiazepines
Health Minister Stephen Donnelly said prescription medications often end up being sold on the street
Benzodiazepines are generally prescribed to treat anxiety, sleep disorders and seizures
21 Dec 2023
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Medical Council
Irish doctors urged to stop over-prescribing benzodiazepines and similar drugs
19 Sep 2019
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chaotic life
'It takes me away from this world for the day': Life as a homeless drug-user on the streets of Dublin
13 May 2017
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