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Extra.ie
6 days ago
- Health
- Extra.ie
Women seeking help for cocaine use up 426% new research finds
New Health Research Board figures reveal a record high of 13,295 people were treated for problem drug use in 2024, with cocaine accounting for almost half of cases. Since 2017, there has been a 250% increase in people receiving treatment for cocaine as their main problem drug, while the number of women seeking treatment for cocaine use has risen 426% to 1,494 cases last year. Professor Colin O'Gara, a consultant psychiatrist who specialises in addiction medicine at St John of God Hospital, said while the rise is alarming, there may be a 'silver lining'. 'More women accessing treatment is a good thing,' he said. Since 2017, there has been a 250% increase in people receiving treatment for cocaine as their main problem drug. Pic: Shutterstock 'This has always been an issue, and women were under-represented in treatment samples. This is reflecting the fact that more women are getting to treatment. Drug use has a heavy stigma with it, and the stigma is more so on women. They don't get treatment services as easily as men.' He said the increase in cocaine use was 'extremely worrying', adding: 'Cocaine use has surpassed the peak of what we would have seen during the height of the Celtic Tiger. When the economy is strong, cocaine will always be strong. 'Since 2016, there's been a year-on-year increase in cocaine. Ireland is up there in nearly every survey at the very top in terms of European and global consumption of cocaine. That's extremely worrying. The number of women seeking treatment for cocaine use has risen 426% to 1,494 cases last year. Pic: Getty Images 'We're told by our patients that it is incredibly easy to get cocaine, and in recent years it's been normalised and glamourised. I see, especially with 20-year-old age groups, it's just seen as a very minor thing. 'Whereas cocaine can cause all kinds of difficulties with the cardiovascular system, it's associated with stroke, particularly in young people. It causes devastating neurological issues and cardiac arrhythmias. I would see that a lot in young people.' The HRB's report, Drug Treatment Demand In Ireland 2024,' found a 300% increase in people returning for cocaine treatment as their main problem drug from 692 cases in 2017, to 2,764 cases in 2024. Prof. O'Gara blamed Ireland's pub culture and 'repetitive binge drinking', adding: 'The gateway drug of all the drugs is alcohol.'
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Rodeo Drive Concours D'Elegance Turns 30
Read the full story on Backfire News The Rodeo Drive Concours D'Elegance is about to mark a big one as it hits 30 years of the annual gathering. To commemorate, organizers have set a theme of 'Luxury in Motion' by arranging for high-end classics, racecars, modern hypercars, and other exotic rides to be in attendance. If you're going to be in the Los Angeles area, it might be worthy of your time to go check it out.O'Gara Coach Beverly Hills, which is presenting the event, will have a display of impressive rides spanning an entire city block. Among the vehicles set aside for the gathering are examples from Rolls-Royce, Pagani, Aston Martin, Bentley, Lamborghini, and McLaren, among other brands. For enthusiasts, merchandise from the above-mentioned brands will be available for purchase. Two brand new models from Lamborghini never before put on display in North America, the Temerario and PHEV Urus SE, will be part of the O'Gara display. Since the show takes place on the legendary Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, the idea is the wives/girlfriends and anyone else associated with gearheads who aren't that into cars can go shopping, eat at fancy restaurants, and do whatever else the area has to offer. For the rest of us, there will be food trucks, a skills demonstration by the Beverly Hills Police Department Motor Unit, and interactive displays. Plus, any proceeds raised during the event go to the Beverly Hills Police Foundation and Beverly Hills Firefighters' Association non-profit organizations. 'We are thrilled to host the annual Rodeo Drive Concours d'Elegance for another great year,' said Beverly Hills Mayor Sharona R. Nazarian. 'This is a cherished tradition shared across generations by grandfathers, fathers, and children alike. The event is a highlight for the city of Beverly Hills, and with the help of our amazing sponsors, vehicle entrants and community, the 30th anniversary is sure to be the best one yet.' This Father's Day, June 15, is when the event takes place. It's a great way to honor dad, especially if he's a gearhead. It will run from 10 am to 4 pm and is free to attend. Image via Rodeo Drive Concours D'Elegance
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Rodeo Drive Concours D'Elegance Turns 30
Read the full story on Backfire News The Rodeo Drive Concours D'Elegance is about to mark a big one as it hits 30 years of the annual gathering. To commemorate, organizers have set a theme of 'Luxury in Motion' by arranging for high-end classics, racecars, modern hypercars, and other exotic rides to be in attendance. If you're going to be in the Los Angeles area, it might be worthy of your time to go check it out.O'Gara Coach Beverly Hills, which is presenting the event, will have a display of impressive rides spanning an entire city block. Among the vehicles set aside for the gathering are examples from Rolls-Royce, Pagani, Aston Martin, Bentley, Lamborghini, and McLaren, among other brands. For enthusiasts, merchandise from the above-mentioned brands will be available for purchase. Two brand new models from Lamborghini never before put on display in North America, the Temerario and PHEV Urus SE, will be part of the O'Gara display. Since the show takes place on the legendary Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, the idea is the wives/girlfriends and anyone else associated with gearheads who aren't that into cars can go shopping, eat at fancy restaurants, and do whatever else the area has to offer. For the rest of us, there will be food trucks, a skills demonstration by the Beverly Hills Police Department Motor Unit, and interactive displays. Plus, any proceeds raised during the event go to the Beverly Hills Police Foundation and Beverly Hills Firefighters' Association non-profit organizations. 'We are thrilled to host the annual Rodeo Drive Concours d'Elegance for another great year,' said Beverly Hills Mayor Sharona R. Nazarian. 'This is a cherished tradition shared across generations by grandfathers, fathers, and children alike. The event is a highlight for the city of Beverly Hills, and with the help of our amazing sponsors, vehicle entrants and community, the 30th anniversary is sure to be the best one yet.' This Father's Day, June 15, is when the event takes place. It's a great way to honor dad, especially if he's a gearhead. It will run from 10 am to 4 pm and is free to attend. Image via Rodeo Drive Concours D'Elegance
France 24
17-05-2025
- Sport
- France 24
'Emotional' Castres fall short at Bordeaux-Begles in first game since Raisuqe death
Raisuqe, who turned 30 in July, was killed on May 8 after being hit by a train while driving to training and his mother and father were present at Stade Chaban-Delmas to watch the game. Following the match, players from both sides came together for an emotional on-field rendition of the gospel song "We Shall Overcome" -- synonymous with Fijian rugby -- with Raisque's mum in tears. Raisuqe's team-mate and compatriot Leone Nakarawa was also overcome by emotion as the whole stadium rose to applaud the singing. "With all we've experienced, we were going to play a game with a lot of emotion," Castres' winger Remy Baget said. "On top of the pressure of the match, the resultat and everything, tears were expected," he added. "We managed to control the emotions withing the squad because we could broken down," The hosts, who are preparing for next weekend's Champions Cup final against Northampton, stay second in the table with two rounds of the season to play. Castres are fifth and strengthened their claim for a place in the play-offs with a bonus point thanks to Jeremy Fernandez's late penalty. Pre-game, Bordeaux-Begles fans unfurled a banner saying 'Rest in Peace Josaia', illustrating the impact the Olympic silver medallist's death has had on the sport in France. The away side, five-time French champions, started the game the better, racing into a 14-0 lead after 17 minutes which included a superb finish from Uruguay scrum-half Santiago Arata. The half-back celebrated his try by looking up to the sky in reference to the passing of Raisuqe, who had become a popular member of the Castres squad since his arrival in 2021. The home team took control of the fixture before half-time however, scoring five tries to make it 29-14. The pick of them came just before the half-hour mark from fly-half Matthieu Jalibert, who also set-up half-back partner Maxime Lucu seven minutes earlier. Castres came back into the match thanks to two second-half touchdowns but were unable to find the crucial try late on. O'Gara suspension Raisuqe's first club in France, 13th-placed Stade Francais moved a point out of the relegation play-off spot with a 31-30 win over Lyon thanks to a 79th minute penalty from English fly-half Zack Henry. Bottom-side Vannes suffered a 38-32 loss at Bayonne and Perpigan dropped into 13th place with a 31-13 loss away to Clermont. Champions Toulouse entertain Racing 92 in the final game of the day. On Sunday, Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle face Montpellier in the hunt for the play-offs with the former Ireland fly-half in the midst of a five-week suspension. Last week, O'Gara refused to leave the team bus for the start of the win at Vannes in protest against his ban for his behaviour towards a match official in January's loss at Toulon.
Irish Examiner
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Ronan O'Gara handed five week suspension for 'actions against a match official'
Ronan O'Gara has been given a five week suspension for 'actions against a match official', the French Rugby Federation confirmed on Friday. The La Rochelle head coach was sanctioned for his 'threatening acts or words towards a match official' during their Top 14 defeat to Toulon at the end of January. O'Gara will now be banned from the pitch until the end of the regular season and for any possible playoff games. But the French club, who are seventh in the Top 14 and travelling to bottom side Vannes on Saturday, may appeal the decision. More to follow...
