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'You can get cocaine faster than a pizza' - recovering addict warns men of drug and porn addiction

'You can get cocaine faster than a pizza' - recovering addict warns men of drug and porn addiction

Since he started posting about the destructive combination of cocaine and porn, Chris has been contacted by men of all ages from all over the world.

Ennis man who 'destroyed floor' of cathedral by defecating on it jailed for six months

Ennis man who 'destroyed floor' of cathedral by defecating on it jailed for six months

At Ennis District Court, Judge Alec Gabbett imposed the six-month prison term on Richard McDermott

National Lottery regulator accused of presenting 'sanitised' report and ignoring gambling risks

National Lottery regulator accused of presenting 'sanitised' report and ignoring gambling risks

The new study claims the watchdog routinely frames playing the National Lottery as a game and entertainment while seldom making any references to gambling.

Belfast man warns of danger of ‘hidden addiction’ to over-the-counter medication

Belfast man warns of danger of ‘hidden addiction’ to over-the-counter medication

Trinny Woodall reveals why dating is not a priority in her life

'Unprecedented rise' in demand for addiction treatment, report shows

'Unprecedented rise' in demand for addiction treatment, report shows

Charity worker describes how being homeless left her feeling suicidal

Charity worker describes how being homeless left her feeling suicidal

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

Mon, 04 Aug, 2025

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

Mon, 02 Jun, 2025

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

Sun, 20 Apr, 2025

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

Thu, 13 Mar, 2025

Homeless charity Depaul said just around one in 20 of its service users have access to a psychiatric nurse

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

Sun, 01 Dec, 2024

Survey shows far more Irish people (46%) believe the illicit drugs problem has got worse in recent years than believe it has eased (12%)

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

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

Thu, 26 Sep, 2024

The Simon Week event in Dublin focused on the role of permanent housing as a cornerstone for recovery

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