Pubdate: Mon, 10 Dec 2007 Source: Belfast Telegraph (UK) Copyright: 2007 Belfast Telegraph Newspapers Ltd. Contact: http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/42 Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/coke.htm (Cocaine) DRUMM SAYS ALCOHOL IS BIGGEST PROBLEM DRUG IN IRELAND The head of the HSE says alcohol remains the biggest problem drug in Ireland, despite the recent headline-grabbing stories about cocaine-related deaths. Speaking in Dublin today, Professor Brendan Drumm said society should not lose sight of the fact that alcohol is the biggest scourge of society and the largest drain on the health service. He said alcohol abuse is a far greater cause of misery than illegal drugs, with huge numbers attending A&E units every night as a result of drink-related incidents. - --- MAP posted-by: Richard Lake