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Derry News

Over 200 hospital beds occupied daily in NI as a result of drug and alcohol misuse

More than 200 hospital beds were occupied every day as a result of issues related to alcohol and drug misuse. This finding is contained in a new report published by the Comptroller and Auditor General, Kieran Donnelly CB, today (Tuesday 30 June). Mr ...

30 Jun 2020 at 11:48

Northern Ireland

Number of alcohol-specific deaths at record high

The number of deaths specifically caused by alcohol across the UK has reached a record high, according to new figures. Deaths which occur as a direct consequence of alcohol misuse increased rapidly after the start of the Covid-19 pandemic and the ...

22 Apr 2024 at 15:29

Northern Ireland

Quarter of NI men report drinking more alcohol than recommended

A quarter of men who responded to a health survey in Northern Ireland reported drinking more than the recommended weekly alcohol limit. The Department of Health’s Health Survey 2022/23 also revealed that almost a third (31%) of respondents ...

29 Nov 2023 at 16:47

Local News

Police seized a quantity of alcohol from 'children' in the Culmore area of Derry last night

Police have put on show a quantity of alcohol it seized from 'children' in the Culmore area of Derry last night. The PSNI said the alcohol was seized by officers who are part of the Ballyarnett Neighbourhood Team. A police spokesperson ...

12 Jun 2020 at 07:38

National News

'Concerning' increase in binge drinking and drugs use amongst young people, survey finds

The age of people having their first alcoholic drink is getting lower while poly-drug use is on the increase amongst young people, a national survey has found. Drinkaware, the national independent charity working to prevent and reduce ...

09 Nov 2022 at 17:24

Northern Ireland

Health minister to seek introduction of minimum alcohol pricing in NI

Stormont’s Health minister is to seek Executive approval for introducing minimum unit pricing for alcohol in Northern Ireland. Mike Nesbitt signalled his intention to implement a policy similar to that in operation in Scotland. The ...

17 Oct 2024 at 15:44

Derry News

Over 5,000 referrals for alcohol and drugs treatment locally in two years

The extent of alcohol and drug addiction in Derry and the wider area has been revealed after the Western Trust said over 5,000 patients were referred for treatment in the past two years. It comes after a new report by the NI Audit ...

02 Jul 2020 at 16:07

Local News

Vital Derry addiction counselling service on the verge of closure says founder

The founder of a Derry based counselling service has warned it will close within days unless funding is found to keep it going. Liam Stewart says Heal the Hurt, which helps people combat a range of addictions, will be forced to ...

28 Oct 2019 at 19:15

National News

Non-alcoholic beer sales soar in recent years in Ireland

Sales of non-alcoholic beers have tripled in just over five years, according to latest figures from Drinks Industry Ireland. With Dry January becoming increasingly popular in recent years and many people taking part this month,...

09 Jan 2023 at 09:49

Local News

'Don't stockpile alcohol this Christmas': Public Health Agency

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is calling on those who choose to drink alcohol this festive season to not stockpile alcohol as it could increase the risk of you drinking more that you normally would. Many of us over-indulge ...

18 Dec 2020 at 15:31

Local News

Concern as new figures show Derry has high numbers of alcohol-related deaths and hospital admissions

There have been renewed calls for an addiction centre to be set up in Derry after it emerged a district electoral area (DEA) in the city has the highest rate for alcohol-related admissions to hospital in the North. New ...

27 May 2021 at 17:44

Local News

‘I was sexually abused when I was 13 and turned to alcohol and self-harm to numb the pain – but sound healing saved me’

A wellness guru who says he was sexually abused when he was 13 and later turned to alcohol and self-harm to numb the pain has said sound healing “saved” him. Killian Campbell, 31, who grew up in Ireland but now lives ...

27 Jan 2025 at 10:00

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