Posts Tagged ‘ Health ’

Project Prevention Better Than Cure

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October 18, 2010
Barbara Harris Talking About Project Prevention On BBC Hardtalk.

There’s been a furore in the Irish and British media over a drug addict “John”. He accepted £200 from the charity Project Prevention to get a vasectomy. He’s content to get the snip, having spent two-thirds of his life addicted to drugs and saying outright that he shouldn’t be a father. Barbara Harris...
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Religion Versus Progress

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September 14, 2010
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When people think of the dark side of religion, the first things that come to mind are usually Islamic terrorists or paedophile priests. Some people regard western “Crusaders” as the big threat. When someone is invoking the name of their god when they’re screwing you over, you’re not going to be too fond of...
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Codeine addiction: The horrible truth

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August 24, 2010
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“Give us a packet of Solpadeine there thanks.” If you’ve ever uttered those words to a pharmacist then chances are you’re a fucking retard and you’re a pussy, but most pathetic of all you could be a drug addict. Codeine addiction is the most dangerous and harmful addiction in Ireland today. A pretty bold...
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Irish Mental Health Care: What Century Are We In?

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August 16, 2010
Irish Mental Health Care: What Century Are We In?

Gardaí in riot gear called into psychiatric wards to deal with violent patients. It sounds like a bad comedy sketch but this is increasingly the reality in Irish mental health care...
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Why is this fat woman the Minister for Health?

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July 31, 2010
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You could argue that the fact that the Minister for Health is clearly obese is irrelevant as long as she does a good job. I strongly disagree. Perception trumps reality in the world of politics and public opinion. Perception also matters in the subconscious of people. When a person hears the word health in...
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