addiction Archives – The College View

Covid-19 has had major effects on the lives of substance abusers

October 27, 2021

Covid-19 has had a massive impact on everyone, but some people have been affected in more serious and harmful ways than others.

Global Media Outrage: An Eye-Opener

October 27, 2021

We never realise how much time we spend on social media until its gone, we consume so much networking daily that when it disappears we do not know how to react.

DIT lobbies for new attitude on drug addiction

March 8, 2017

DIT VP for Welfare Tara O’Brien organised an “Addiction Awareness” campaign this month to change the way students think about addiction.

Finally facing the reality of drug addiction

November 18, 2015

Following the announcement that the country’s first injection centre will soon open its doors, Shauna Bowers discusses how it will benefit both drug users and Irish society.

Confessions of a McDonald’s Addict

October 1, 2014

Alana Laverty talks about being addicted to fast food.

Addicted to the game

March 6, 2013

Most students grow up being constantly reminded that the world’s most dangerous addictions are alcohol, cigarettes, drugs and gambling. Now, you can add a new one to your list – videogames. Children today see videogames