Demon drink finally becomes a demon drug

The new National Drugs Strategy has finally put drink where it belongs - alongside cannabis, cocaine and heroin as a threat to society’s heath and wellbeing

It may well have slipped under the radar, but there was a moment last week that may well turn out to be as significant as anything to do with Nama or Lisbon II.

At the launch by Taoiseach Brian Cowen and Minister for Drugs John Curran last Wednesday of a new strategy for dealing with the growing drugs crisis, the 63 recommendations included measures to do with alcohol.

No doubt much to the ...