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This is the September 2016 edition of the library newsletter – our monthly electronic digest of Irish drug, alcohol & tobacco publications, news and Dail debates, with key international research evidence.. 

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Publications
Clondalkin Tús Nua street based harm reduction service activity report 2011 - 2015.
O'Heaire, Gary (2016) Clondalkin Tús Nua street based harm reduction service activity report 2011 - 2015. Dublin: Health Service Executive.
Health Service performance report May/June 2016.
Health Service Executive. (2016) Health Service performance report May/June 2016. Dublin: Health Service Executive.
Public health successes and missed opportunities. Trends in alcohol consumption and attributable mortality in the WHO European Region, 1990–2014 (2016).
Shied, Kevin D and Rylett, Margaret and Rehm, Jürgen (2016) Public health successes and missed opportunities. Trends in alcohol consumption and attributable mortality in the WHO European Region, 1990–2014 (2016). Denmark: WHO Regional Office for Europe.
Recorded crime: quarter 2 2016.
Central Statistics Office. (2016) Recorded crime: quarter 2 2016. Cork: Central Statistics Office.
Review of the quality of crime statistics 2016.
Central Statistics Office. (2016) Review of the quality of crime statistics 2016. Cork: Central Statistics Office.
Diageo's 'stop out of control drinking' campaign in Ireland: an analysis.
Petticrew, Mark and Fitzgerald, Niamh and Durand, Mary Alison and Knai, Cécile and Davoren, Martin P and Perry, Ivan J (2016) Diageo's 'stop out of control drinking' campaign in Ireland: an analysis. PLoS ONE , 11 , (9) , e0160379.
Legislation programme Autumn session 2016.
Office of the Chief Whip. (2016) Legislation programme Autumn session 2016. Dublin: Government of Ireland.
Prevalence and correlates of psychotic like experiences in a nationally representative community sample of adolescents in Ireland.
Dolphin, Louise and Dooley, Barbara and Fitzgerald, Amanda (2015) Prevalence and correlates of psychotic like experiences in a nationally representative community sample of adolescents in Ireland. Schizophrenia Research , 169 , (1-3) , pp. 241-7.
Global and regional effects of potentially modifiable risk factors associated with acute stroke in 32 countries (INTERSTROKE): a case-control study.
O'Donnell, Martin J et al  (2016) Global and regional effects of potentially modifiable risk factors associated with acute stroke in 32 countries (INTERSTROKE): a case-control study. Lancet , 388 , (10046) , pp. 761-75.
OnePlan 2016.
Ireland. Department of Justice and Equality. (2016) OnePlan 2016. Dublin: Department of Justice and Equality.
Drinking and driving - driver theory test questions.
Road Safety Authority. (2016) Drinking and driving - driver theory test questions. Dublin: Road Safety Authority.
Interdepartmental Group to examine issues relating to people with mental illness who come in contact with the criminal justice system. First interim report.
(2016) Interdepartmental Group to examine issues relating to people with mental illness who come in contact with the criminal justice system. First interim report. Dublin: Department of Justice and Equality.
Dublin Simon Annual impact report 2015.
Dublin Simon Community. (2016) Dublin Simon Annual impact report 2015. Dublin Simon Community.
ESPAD 2015: European Schools Project on Alcohol and Other Drugs in Ireland.
Taylor, Keishia and Babineau, Kate and Keogan, Sheila and Whelan, Ellen and Clancy, Luke (2016) ESPAD 2015: European Schools Project on Alcohol and Other Drugs in Ireland. Dublin: Department of Health.
ESPAD report 2015 results from the European School Survey Project on Alcohol and Other Drugs.
Kraus, Ludwig et al (2016) ESPAD report 2015 results from the European School Survey Project on Alcohol and Other Drugs. Luxembourg: Office for Official Publications of the European Communities.
Merchants Quay Ireland. Annual review 2015.
Merchants Quay Ireland. (2016) Merchants Quay Ireland. Annual review 2015. Dublin: Merchants Quay Ireland.
Alcohol policy in Scotland and Ireland: European trailblazers or Celtic fringes?
Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems. (2016) Alcohol policy in Scotland and Ireland: European trailblazers or Celtic fringes? Edinburgh: Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems.
Adolescent substance use in the context of the family: a qualitative study of young people's views on parent-child attachments, parenting style and parental substance use.
McLaughlin, Aisling and Campbell, Anne and McColgan, Mary (2016) Adolescent substance use in the context of the family: a qualitative study of young people's views on parent-child attachments, parenting style and parental substance use. Substance Use & Misuse , Early online , pp. 1-10.
Presentations on drug-related deaths.
Rossini, Jane and White, Martin and Sondhi, Arun and Reynolds, Jacqueline and De Costa, Nicki and McCoy, Liz and Morrison-Griffiths, Sally and Musgrave, Paul (2016) Presentations on drug-related deaths. In: Understanding and preventing drug-related deaths., 21 April 2016, Manchester.
Health Products Regulatory Authority annual report 2015.
Health Products Regulatory Authority. (2016) Health Products Regulatory Authority annual report 2015. Dublin: Health Products Regulatory Authority.
National Sexual Assault Treatment Unit (SATU) annual key service activity report 2015.
Eogan, Maeve (2016) National Sexual Assault Treatment Unit (SATU) annual key service activity report 2015. Dublin: National Sexual Assault Treatment Unit.
Monitoring harm reduction in European prisons via the Dublin Declaration.
Lines, Rick and Stöver, Heino and Donochoe, Martin C and Lazarus, Jeffrey V (2009) Monitoring harm reduction in European prisons via the Dublin Declaration. International Journal of Prisoner Health , 5 , (4) , pp. 251-255.
Alcohol Action Ireland pre-budget submission.
Alcohol Action Ireland. (2016) Alcohol Action Ireland pre-budget submission. Dublin: Alcohol Action Ireland.
Evaluation of the HSE naloxone demonstration project.
Clarke, Ann and Eustace, Anne (2016) Evaluation of the HSE naloxone demonstration project. Dublin: Health Service Executive.
General practitioners tackle complex addictions: how complex interventions can assist in dealing with addiction.
Klimas, Jan (2016) General practitioners tackle complex addictions: how complex interventions can assist in dealing with addiction. Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine , Early online .
Enhancing glutamatergic transmission during adolescence reverses early-life stress-induced deficits in the rewarding effects of cocaine in rats.
O'Connor, Richard M and Moloney, Rachel D and Glennon, Jeffrey and Vlachou, Styliani and Cryan, John F (2015) Enhancing glutamatergic transmission during adolescence reverses early-life stress-induced deficits in the rewarding effects of cocaine in rats. Neuropharmacology , 99 , pp. 168-176.
Overview of the European university-based study programmes in the addictions field.
Pavlovska, Amalie and Miovsky, Michal and Babor, Thomas and Gabrhelik, Roman (2016) Overview of the European university-based study programmes in the addictions field. Drugs: Education Prevention and Policy , Early online , pp. 1-7
Fatal Collisions 2008-2012: motorcyclists.
Road Safety Authority.(2016) Fatal Collisions 2008-2012: motorcyclists. Dublin: Road Safety Authority
Evidence Resources
Interventions for adolescent substance abuse: an overview of systematic reviews.
Das, Jai K and Salam, Rehana and Arshad, Ahmed and Finkelstein, Yaron and Bhutta, Zulfiqar A . (2016) Interventions for adolescent substance abuse: an overview of systematic reviews. Elsevier. Journal of Adolescent Health, 59 (4 supp) S61–75.
Dual dilemma: the impact of living with mental health issues combined with drug and alcohol misuse.
Turning Point. (2016) Dual dilemma: the impact of living with mental health issues combined with drug and alcohol misuse. London: Turning Point. 12 p.
Public attitudes towards people with drug dependence and people in recovery.
Bryan, Ruth and McGregor, Diane and Belcher, Alex . (2016) Public attitudes towards people with drug dependence and people in recovery. Edinburgh: Scottish Government. 50 p.
Juvenile curfew effects on criminal behavior and victimization. A systematic review.
Wilson, David B and Gill, Charlotte and Olaghere, Ajima and McGlure, David [Campbell Systematic Reviews] . (2016) Juvenile curfew effects on criminal behavior and victimization. A systematic review. The Campbell Collaboration. Campbell Systematic Reviews (2016:3) 97 p. DOI: 10.4073/csr.2016.3
Domestic abuse and change resistant drinkers: preventing and reducing the harm. Learning lessons from domestic homicide reviews.
Ward, Mike and Holly, Jennifer and Allwright, Lucy and Booker, Lauren and Holmes, Mark and Pierce, Mike . (2016) Domestic abuse and change resistant drinkers: preventing and reducing the harm. Learning lessons from domestic homicide reviews. London: Alcohol Concern and Against Violence and Abuse. 65 p.
Young people – substance misuse JSNA support pack 2017-18: commissioning prompts. Good practice prompts for planning comprehensive interventions.
Public Health England. (2016) Young people – substance misuse JSNA support pack 2017-18: commissioning prompts. Good practice prompts for planning comprehensive interventions. London: Public Health England. 20 p.
Introducing the highlights from: Problem solving in court: current practice in FDACs in England.
Tunnard, Jo and Ryan, Mary and Harwin, Judith . (2016) Introducing the highlights from: Problem solving in court: current practice in FDACs in England. Lancaster University. 20 p.
Estimating the burden of disease attributable to injecting drug use as a risk factor for HIV, hepatitis C, and hepatitis B: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2013.
Degenhardt, Louisa and Charlson, Fiona and Stanaway, Jeff and Larney, Sarah and Alexander, Lily T and Hickman, Matthew and Cowie, Benjamin and Hall, Wayne and Strang, John and Whiteford, Harvey and Vos, Theo . (2016) Estimating the burden of disease attributable to injecting drug use as a risk factor for HIV, hepatitis C, and hepatitis B: findings from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2013. Elsevier. The Lancet, Early online DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S1473-3099(16)30325-5
Alcohol Matrix cell C2: Management/supervision; generic and cross-cutting issues.
Drug and Alcohol Findings. (2016) Alcohol Matrix cell C2: Management/supervision; generic and cross-cutting issues. London: Drug and Alcohol Findings. 4 p.
Alcohol Matrix cell B2: Practitioners; generic and cross-cutting issues.
Drug and Alcohol Findings. (2016) Alcohol Matrix cell B2: Practitioners; generic and cross-cutting issues. London: Drug and Alcohol Findings. 4 p.
Hot topic. ‘Recovery’: meaning and implications for treatment.
[Drug and Alcohol Findings] (2016) Hot topic. ‘Recovery’: meaning and implications for treatment. London: Drug and Alcohol Findings. 5 p.
Guidelines on the management of co-occurring alcohol and other drug and mental health conditions in alcohol and other drug treatment settings.
Marel, Christina and Mills, Katherine L and Kingston, Rosemary and Gournay, Kevin and Deady, Mark and Kay-Lambkin, Frances and Baker, Amanda and Teesson, Maree [NDARC] . (2016) Guidelines on the management of co-occurring alcohol and other drug and mental health conditions in alcohol and other drug treatment settings. Sydney: Australia: Centre of Research Excellence in Mental Health and Substance Use, National Drug and Alcohol. 446 p.
Youth drinking in transition.
Wybron, Ian . (2016) Youth drinking in transition. London: DEMOS. 160 p.
Attitudes to alcohol. Findings from the 2015 British Social Attitudes survey.
Fuller, Elizabeth and Simpson, Ian . (2016) Attitudes to alcohol. Findings from the 2015 British Social Attitudes survey. London: NatCen Social Research. 14 p.
Tobacco standard packs.
Public Health England. (2016) Tobacco standard packs. London: Public Health England. Health Matters
Evaluating the impact of a national naloxone programme on ambulance attendance at overdose incidents: a controlled time series analysis.
McAuley, Andrew and Bouttell, Janet and Barnsdale, Lee and Mackay, Daniel and Lewsey, Jim and Hunter, Carole and Robinson, Mark . (2016) Evaluating the impact of a national naloxone programme on ambulance attendance at overdose incidents: a controlled time series analysis. Wiley. Addiction (Abingdon, England), Early online Doi: 10.1111/add.13602
Cannabis: the evidence for medical use.
Barnes, Michael P and Barnes, Jennifer C . (2016) Cannabis: the evidence for medical use. London: All-Party Parliamentary Group for Drug Policy Reform. 176 p.
Access to medicinal cannabis: meeting patient needs.
All-Party Parliamentary Group for Drug Policy Reform. (2016) Access to medicinal cannabis: meeting patient needs. London: All-Party Parliamentary Group for Drug Policy Reform. 47 p.
Prevention of harm caused by alcohol exposure in pregnancy. Rapid review and case studies from Member States.
Schölin, Lisa [WHO] . (2016) Prevention of harm caused by alcohol exposure in pregnancy. Rapid review and case studies from Member States. Geneva: World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe. 53 p.
Deaths related to drug poisoning in England and Wales: 2015 registrations.
United Kingdom. Office for National Statistics. (2016) Deaths related to drug poisoning in England and Wales: 2015 registrations. London: Office for National Statistics.
Understanding and preventing drug-related deaths.
National expert working group to investigate drug-related deaths in England. [Public Health England] (2016) Understanding and preventing drug-related deaths. London: Public Health England. 36 p.
Will drug use rise? Exploring a key concern about decriminalising or regulating drugs.
Murkin, George [Transform] . (2016) Will drug use rise? Exploring a key concern about decriminalising or regulating drugs. London: Transform Drug Policy Foundation. 36 p.
Missed periods: Scotland's opportunities for better pregnancies, healthier parents and thriving babies the first time . . . and every time. A primer on preconception health, education and care.
Sher, Jonathan . (2016) Missed periods: Scotland's opportunities for better pregnancies, healthier parents and thriving babies the first time . . . and every time. A primer on preconception health, education and care. Glasgow: NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (Public Health). 45 p.
The United Nations General Assembly Special Session (UNGASS) on the world drug problem: report of proceedings.
International Drug Policy Consortium. (2016) The United Nations General Assembly Special Session (UNGASS) on the world drug problem: report of proceedings. London: International Drug Policy Consortium. 20 p.
News
Make nicotine replacement therapy free, say charities.
[Irish Medical Times] Make nicotine replacement therapy free, say charities. (30 Sep 2016)
Members of the public and gardaí gathered last night to discuss crime in the capital.
[thejournal.ie] , Fitzgerald, Cormac Members of the public and gardaí gathered last night to discuss crime in the capital. (29 Sep 2016)
More growhouse and drug dealing detections.
[Leinster Express] , Dunne, Ryan More growhouse and drug dealing detections. (29 Sep 2016)
Study pours cold water on ‘responsible drinking’ ads.
[Irish Examiner] , Buckley, Dan Study pours cold water on ‘responsible drinking’ ads. (28 Sep 2016)
Why we simply have to rid our roads of killer drink drivers.
[Independent.ie] Why we simply have to rid our roads of killer drink drivers. (28 Sep 2016)
Kenny backs plea for addiction centre funds
[Independent.ie] , Riegel, Ralph Kenny backs plea for addiction centre funds. (27 Sep 2016)
Conference: International perspectives on addiction: issues and interventions. Tralee, 4 Nov 2016.
[Institute of Technology, Tralee] Conference: International perspectives on addiction: issues and interventions. Tralee, 4 Nov 2016. (27 Sep 2016)
EU says court action 'could have bearing' on alcohol bill.
[RTE News] EU says court action 'could have bearing' on alcohol bill. (27 Sep 2016)
Minister Marcella Corcoran Kennedy opens EU seminar about “public health policy and alcohol harm”.
[Department of Health] Minister Marcella Corcoran Kennedy opens EU seminar about “public health policy and alcohol harm”. (27 Sep 2016)
One sixth of teens in fights after drinking.
[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac One sixth of teens in fights after drinking. (26 Sep 2016)
Cheap booze but YOU lose: Supermarkets toasting €24m VAT-back trick.
[Irish Sun] , May, Mark and Cotter, Neill Cheap booze but YOU lose: Supermarkets toasting €24m VAT-back trick. (25 Sep 2016)
Cork family fighting for cannabis-based medicine for daughter with rare form of epilepsy.
[thejournal.ie] , Ryan, Orla Cork family fighting for cannabis-based medicine for daughter with rare form of epilepsy. (24 Sep 2016)
Gardaí hail Junior Cert exams night undercover operation.
[Irish Examiner] , Lucey, Anne Gardaí hail Junior Cert exams night undercover operation. (24 Sep 2016)
Average homeless men have a lifespan of 42 years.
[Independent.ie] , Devine, Catherine Average homeless men have a lifespan of 42 years. (24 Sep 2016)
Farming Poll 2016: old habits die hard as 23% of farmers admit to drink driving
[Irish Examiner] , Baker, Noel Farming Poll 2016: old habits die hard as 23% of farmers admit to drink driving. (22 Sep 2016)
Irish teen drinking at a low in European table for alcohol use.
[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Irish teen drinking at a low in European table for alcohol use. (21 Sep 2016)
Irish teenager who previously ‘smoked 15 cannabis joints a day’ now in campaign against drugs.
Belfast Telegraph. [Independent.ie] Irish teenager who previously ‘smoked 15 cannabis joints a day’ now in campaign against drugs. (21 Sep 2016)
Irish start-up secures €500k funding to explore medical benefits of cannabis.
[Independent.ie] , Cogley, Michael Irish start-up secures €500k funding to explore medical benefits of cannabis. (21 Sep 2016)
Rising numbers hospitalised for taking anabolic steroids.
[Irish Examiner] , Kelleher, Lynne Rising numbers hospitalised for taking anabolic steroids. (20 Sep 2016)
Alcohol Action Ireland response to ESPAD survey.
[Alcohol Action Ireland] Alcohol Action Ireland response to ESPAD survey. (20 Sep 2016)
Ministers launch Ireland’s report on the European Schools Project on Alcohol & other Drugs in Ireland.
[Department of Health] Ministers Marcella Corcoran Kennedy and Catherine Byrne Launch Ireland’s Report on the “European Schools Project on Alcohol & other Drugs in Ireland” (ESPAD). (20 Sep 2016)
New campaign urges people to Take 3 Minutes to get full benefit of medicines
[Health Products Regulatory Authority] New campaign urges people to Take 3 Minutes to get full benefit of medicines. (19 Sep 2016)
Drug treatment centre reports huge rise in use of services.
[Irish Times] , Holland, Kitty Drug treatment centre reports huge rise in use of services. (16 Sep 2016)
Merchant’s Quay case study
[Irish Times] , Lally, Conor Merchant’s Quay case study: ‘I walked out of prison, I went to get gear’. (16 Sep 2016)
Drug centres must be located in city centre, says junior Minister.
[Irish Times] , Lally, Conor Drug centres must be located in city centre, says junior Minister. (16 Sep 2016)
Drugs gangs face crackdown in both Ireland and Spain.
[Irish Examiner] , O'Doherty, Caroline Drugs gangs face crackdown in both Ireland and Spain. (15 Sep 2016)
Naloxone programme set to be expanded across Ireland.
[Medical Independent] , Mulholland, Paul Naloxone programme set to be expanded across Ireland. (15 Sep 2016)
More ‘hands-on’ training needed on methadone prescribing.
[Medical Independent] , Reilly, Catherine More ‘hands-on’ training needed on methadone prescribing. (15 Sep 2016)
New report compares alcohol problems and welcomes policy responses in Scotland and Ireland.
[Alcohol Action Ireland] New report compares alcohol problems and welcomes policy responses in Scotland and Ireland. (15 Sep 2016)
Fears grow that powerful 'super heroin' will cause more deaths on city streets.
[Herald.ie] , O'Keeffe, Alan Fears grow that powerful 'super heroin' will cause more deaths on city streets. (14 Sep 2016)
Target set for first injecting facility.
[Irish Medical Times] , Culliton, Gary Target set for first injecting facility. (14 Sep 2016)
E-cigarette use linked to success in quitting.
[Irish Examiner] , Ring, Evelyn E-cigarette use linked to success in quitting. (13 Sep 2016)
Alcohol affects women's fertility.
[Independent.ie] Alcohol affects women's fertility. (13 Sep 2016)
Should you instinctively know how to be a parent?
[Irish Times] , Wayman, Sheila Should you instinctively know how to be a parent? (13 Sep 2016)
"Addiction is an illness, whether we like it or not" - Drugs Minister wants your views.
[thejournal.ie] , Hosford, Paul "Addiction is an illness, whether we like it or not" - Drugs Minister wants your views. (12 Sep 2016)
Women and alcohol: a much needed shot of reality needed.
[Irish Times] , Barry, Joseph Women and alcohol: a much needed shot of reality needed. (12 Sep 2016)
Medical cannabis: Is it high time for a change?
[Independent.ie] , Sweeney, Tanya Medical cannabis: Is it high time for a change? (10 Sep 2016)
Million doses of counterfeit medicines seized.
[Irish Examiner] , O'Doherty, Caroline Million doses of counterfeit medicines seized. (09 Sep 2016)
Introduction of health labelling for alcohol products will increase awareness of the risks of alcohol consumption during pregnancy.
[Alcohol Action Ireland] Introduction of health labelling for alcohol products will increase awareness of the risks of alcohol consumption during pregnancy. (09 Sep 2016)
Mother hits out at delay in reforming drink-drive laws.
[Irish Examiner] , English, Eoin Mother hits out at delay in reforming drink-drive laws. (08 Sep 2016)
Driver Theory Test to feature drink driving questions.
[RTE News] Driver Theory Test to feature drink driving questions. (08 Sep 2016)
HSE marks International Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day.
[Health Service Executive] HSE marks International Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day. (08 Sep 2016)
Adverts for e-cigs may act as lure for children.
[Irish Examiner] , Russell, Sam Adverts for e-cigs may act as lure for children. (07 Sep 2016)
'I was embarrassed by my brother' - GAA star Philly McMahon gets personal about Dublin's drug overhaul.
[Independent.ie] , Nugent, Ryan 'I was embarrassed by my brother' - GAA star Philly McMahon gets personal about Dublin's drug overhaul. (07 Sep 2016)
Garda probe as methadone kills two-year-old girl.
[Independent.ie] , Roseingrave, Louise Garda probe as methadone kills two-year-old girl. (07 Sep 2016)
Eight fired from Defence Forces for taking drugs.
[Irish Examiner] , Deegan, Gordon Eight fired from Defence Forces for taking drugs. (06 Sep 2016)
Minister Catherine Byrne TD announces a Public Consultation on the New National Drugs Strategy.
[Department of Health] Minister Catherine Byrne TD announces a Public Consultation on the New National Drugs Strategy. (06 Sep 2016)
EU policy makers step up discussions to tackle alcohol related harm
[EuroHealthNet] EU policy makers step up discussions to tackle alcohol related harm. (06 Sep 2016)
Over 16,000 emergency admissions as a result of alcohol over five years.
[The Medical Independent] , Mulholland, Paul Over 16,000 emergency admissions as a result of alcohol over five years. (05 Sep 2016)
How would a Dublin drug injecting room operate? We spoke to the boss of the Sydney centre.
, Brophy, Daragh How would a Dublin drug injecting room operate? We spoke to the boss of the Sydney centre. (03 Sep 2016)
Gardaí fear further deaths as super-strong synthetic drug spreads.
[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Gardaí fear further deaths as super-strong synthetic drug spreads. (02 Sep 2016)
Battling addiction in Ireland.
[The Irish Catholic] , Schmauder, Casey Battling addiction in Ireland. (02 Sep 2016)
Drug welfare at Irish festival for the first time.
[Volteface] , De Barra, Graham Drug welfare at Irish festival for the first time. (02 Sep 2016)
'The whole thing took five minutes': young woman talks about saving the life of a heroin addict.
[thejournal.ie] , Murphy, Peter 'The whole thing took five minutes': young woman talks about saving the life of a heroin addict. (01 Sep 2016)
EU moves to ban powerful synthetic cannabis drug.
[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac EU moves to ban powerful synthetic cannabis drug. (01 Sep 2016)
Five potentially fatal heroin overdoses reversed by drug that is being rolled out across the country.
[Irish Examiner] , Baker, Noel Five potentially fatal heroin overdoses reversed by drug that is being rolled out across the country. (01 Sep 2016)
New psychoactive substances
[European Commission] New psychoactive substances: Commission proposes new ban and strengthens the EU's early warning system and risk assessment . (31 Aug 2016)
Sobering facts must be addressed - Alcohol abuse.
[Irish Examiner] Sobering facts must be addressed - Alcohol abuse. (30 Aug 2016)
Parents’ key role in children’s drinking.
[Irish Examiner] Parents’ key role in children’s drinking. (29 Aug 2016)
9/10 women presenting at treatment centre do so for alcohol addiction.
[thejournal.ie] , Fitzgerald, Cormac 9/10 women presenting at treatment centre do so for alcohol addiction. (29 Aug 2016)
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