News, Articles & Publications
Report of the Steering Group on the National Substance Misuse Strategy
Letter from the Chief Medical Officer at the Department of Health regarding the publication of the report of the Steering Group on the National Substance Misuse Strategy. » read more
Terms of Reference for the Joint HSE/ICGP Audit Review Group (ARG)
Methadone treatment protocol - revised and approved in December 2011 » read more
Addendums added to “Working with Opiate Users in Community Based Primary Care”
Addendums have been added to the existing guidelines in "Working with Opiate Users in Community Based Primary Care". » read more
ICGP Substance Misuse Conference
Date: Saturday 26th November 2011, Venue: Sheraton Hotel, Athlone. » read more
Protocol for Authorisation to use Methadone in Garda Stations and Ordering of Methadone Scripts
An ICGP Working Document. » read more
Notice for Those Working with People with Substance Abuse Issues
Emigrant Advice is a voluntary organisation that informs and advocates on behalf of intending Irish emigrants and returning Irish emigrants. We are part funded by the Irish Abroad Unit of the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Department of Social & Family Affairs. Our focus is on providing pre-departure information and support for those leaving Ireland or those returning to Ireland who are in unsupported or vulnerable situations. » read more
Drug Related Deaths and Strategies for Prevention Report
A working group was convened by the Irish College of General Practitioners Drug Misuse Programme to examine the issue of drug related deaths in Ireland. Drug related deaths and how to prevent them was highlighted at the annual conference of general practitioners who have a special interest in drug misuse and a recommendation was made at the conference to examine this issue in more detail. » read more