HRB National Drugs Library e-newsletter: volume 13, issue 7

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This is the July 2017 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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This month's issue is our biggest ever. It includes the new Government strategy, with related documents and speeches. You can also view these on our policy page

Publications

Reducing harm, supporting recovery. A health-led response to drug and alcohol use in Ireland 2017 - 2025.

Ireland. Department of Health. (2017) Reducing harm, supporting recovery. A health-led response to drug and alcohol use in Ireland 2017 - 2025. Dublin: Department of Health.

Murphy, Laura and Farragher, Louise and Keane, Martin and Galvin, Brian and Long, Jean (2017) Drug-related intimidation. The Irish situation and international responses: an evidence review. Dublin: Health Research Board.

Alcohol treatment in Ireland 2009-2015.

Health Research Board. (2017) Alcohol treatment in Ireland 2009-2015. Dublin: Health Research Board.

The drugs situation in Ireland: an overview of trends from 2005 to 2015

Liverpool John Moores University. Centre for Public Health.Bates, Geoff (2017) The drugs situation in Ireland: an overview of trends from 2005 to 2015.

The effectiveness of interventions related to the use of illicit drugs: prevention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery. A ‘review of reviews’.

Bates, Geoff and Jones, Lisa and Cochrane, Madeleine and Pendlebury, Marissa and Sumnall, Harry (2017) The effectiveness of interventions related to the use of illicit drugs: prevention, harm reduction, treatment and recovery. A ‘review of reviews’. Dublin: Health Research Board.

Speech by An Taoiseach Mr Leo Varadkar TD.

Varadkar, Leo (2017) Speech by An Taoiseach Mr Leo Varadkar TD. In: Launch of Reducing harm, supporting recovery – A health led response to drug and alcohol use in Ireland 2017-2025., 17 July 2017, Dublin Castle.

Speech by Catherine Byrne. Minister of State for Health Promotion and the National Drugs Strategy.

Byrne, Catherine (2017) Speech by Catherine Byrne. Minister of State for Health Promotion and the National Drugs Strategy. In: Launch of Reducing harm, supporting recovery – A health led response to drug and alcohol use in Ireland 2017-2025., 17 July 2017, Dublin Castle.

Speech by Simon Harris TD , Minister for Health.

Harris, Simon (2017) Speech by Simon Harris TD , Minister for Health. In: Launch of Reducing harm, supporting recovery – A health led response to drug and alcohol use in Ireland 2017-2025., 17 July 2017, Dublin Castle.

Activities of Irish psychiatric units and hospitals 2016.

Daly, Antoinette and Craig, Sarah (2017) Activities of Irish psychiatric units and hospitals 2016. Dublin: Health Research Board.

Report on public consultation to inform the new national drugs strategy.

RPS Group Limited. (2017) Report on public consultation to inform the new national drugs strategy. Dublin: Department of Health.

A performance measurement framework for drug and alcohol task forces.

Haase, Trutz and Pratschke, Jonathan (2017) A performance measurement framework for drug and alcohol task forces. Dublin: Trutz Haase – Social & Economic Consultants.

Pregabalin: Guidance for people working with Pregabalin users.

Extern. (2017) Pregabalin: Guidance for people working with Pregabalin users. Newtownabbey: Extern.

The advocacy needs of mental health service users living in the community: a pilot study.

McDaid, Shari and Ní Bheara, Anna (2017) The advocacy needs of mental health service users living in the community: a pilot study. Dublin: Mental Health Reform.

Supporting women to access treatment.

Geaney, Clara (2016) Supporting women to access treatment. Dublin: Ballyfermot Local Drugs and Alcohol Taskforce.

Courts Service annual report 2016.

Ireland. Courts Service. (2017) Courts Service annual report 2016. Dublin: Courts Service.

Exploring patient characteristics and barriers to hepatitis C treatment in patients on opioid substitution treatment attending a community based fibro-scanning clinic.

Crowley, Des and Cullen, Walter and Laird, Eamon and Lambert, John S and Mc Hugh, Tina and Murphy, Carol and Van Hout, Marie Claire (2017) Exploring patient characteristics and barriers to hepatitis C treatment in patients on opioid substitution treatment attending a community based fibro-scanning clinic. Journal of Translational Internal Medicine , 5 , (2) , pp. 112-119.

Alcohol study 2016. A study commissioned by Ballyfermot Local Drugs and Alcohol Task Force to understand current pattern of alcohol use within the area.

Okakpu, E and McDonnell, S and McHugh, R (2016) Alcohol study 2016. A study commissioned by Ballyfermot Local Drugs and Alcohol Task Force to understand current pattern of alcohol use within the area. Dublin: Ballyfermot Local Drugs Task Force.

DTALK. Drug, Alcohol and Information for the Ballyfermot Community.

Ballyfermot Local Drugs and Alcohol Task Force. (2017) DTALK. Drug, Alcohol and Information for the Ballyfermot Community. , (Summer 2017) , 23 p.. Dublin: Ballyfermot Local Drugs Task Force.

Connecting for Life Cork. Cork suicide and self-harm prevention action plan 2017 - 2020.

Health Service Executive. (2017) Connecting for Life Cork. Cork suicide and self-harm prevention action plan 2017 - 2020. Cork: Health Service Executive.

Core addiction medicine competencies for doctors, an international consultation on training..

Ayu, Astri Parawita and El-Guebaly, Nady and Schellekens, Arnt and De Jong, Cor and Welle-Strand, Gabrielle and Small, William and Wood, Evan and Cullen, Walter and Klimas, Jan (2017) Core addiction medicine competencies for doctors, an international consultation on training.. Substance Abuse , Early online .

Concurrent use of alcohol interactive medications and alcohol in older adults: a systematic review of prevalence and associated adverse outcomes.

Holton, Alice E and Gallagher, Paul and Fahey, Tom and Cousins, Gráinne (2017) Concurrent use of alcohol interactive medications and alcohol in older adults: a systematic review of prevalence and associated adverse outcomes. BMC Geriatrics , 17 , (1) , p. 148.

A multi-country study of harms to children because of others' drinking.

Laslett, Anne-Marie and Rankin, Georgia and Waleewong, Orratai and Callinan, Sarah and Hoang, Hanh T M and Florenzano, Ramon and Hettige, Siri and Obot, Isidore and Siengsounthone, Latsamy and Ibanga, Akanidomo and Hope, Ann and Landberg, Jonas and Vu, Hanh T M and Thamarangsi, Thaksaphon and Rekve, Dag and Room, Robin (2017) A multi-country study of harms to children because of others' drinking. Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs , 78 , (2) , pp. 195-202.

National cancer strategy 2017-2026.

Ireland. Department of Health. (2017) National cancer strategy 2017-2026. Dublin: Department of Health.

IPRT strategic plan 2017 - 2021.

Irish Penal Reform Trust. (2017) IPRT strategic plan 2017 - 2021. Dublin: Irish Penal Reform Trust.

DEIS plan 2017.

Ireland. Department of Education and Skills.. (2017) DEIS plan 2017. Dublin: Department of Education and Skills.

Health service annual report and financial statements 2016.

Health Service Executive. (2017) Health service annual report and financial statements 2016. Dublin: Health Service Executive.

Primary Care Division - social inclusion key performance indicator metadata 2017.

Health Service Executive. (2017) Primary Care Division - social inclusion key performance indicator metadata 2017. Dublin: Health Service Executive.

Criminal Assets Bureau annual report 2016.

CAB Annual Report Committee. (2017) Criminal Assets Bureau annual report 2016. Dublin: Department of Justice and Equality.

Ireland and the Convention Against Torture. Submission to the United Nations Committee against Torture on Ireland’s second periodic report.

Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission. (2017) Ireland and the Convention Against Torture. Submission to the United Nations Committee against Torture on Ireland’s second periodic report. Dublin: Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission.

National Sexual Assault Treatment Unit (SATU) annual key service activity report 2016.

Eogan, Maeve (2017) National Sexual Assault Treatment Unit (SATU) annual key service activity report 2016. Dublin: National Sexual Assault Treatment Unit.

Smoking cessation in severe mental ill health: what works? an updated systematic review and meta-analysis.

Peckham, Emily and Brabyn, Sally and Cook, Liz and Tew, Garry and Gilbody, Simon (2017) Smoking cessation in severe mental ill health: what works? an updated systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC psychiatry , 17 , (1) , p. 252.

Report on scrutiny of the Cannabis for Medicinal Use Regulation Bill 2016.

Joint Committee on Health. (2017) Report on scrutiny of the Cannabis for Medicinal Use Regulation Bill 2016. Dublin: Houses of the Oireachtas.

New opinion poll shows overwhelming public support for Government action to curb alcohol marketing that appeals to young people.

Alcohol Action Ireland. (2017) New opinion poll shows overwhelming public support for Government action to curb alcohol marketing that appeals to young people. Dublin: Alcohol Action Ireland.

Evidence review to inform the parameters for a refresh of A Vision for Change.

Cullen, Kevin and McDaid, David (2017) Evidence review to inform the parameters for a refresh of A Vision for Change. Dublin: Department of Health.

Home manufacture of drugs: an online investigation and a toxicological reality check of online discussions on drug chemistry.

Hearne, Evelyn and Alves, Emanuele Amorim and Van Hout, Marie Claire and Grund, Jean-Paul C (2017) Home manufacture of drugs: an online investigation and a toxicological reality check of online discussions on drug chemistry. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs , Early online , pp. 1-10.

Exploring Irish Travellers' experiences of opioid agonist treatment: a phenomenological study.

Claffey, C and Crowley, Des and Maclachan, M and Van Hout, Marie Claire (2017) Exploring Irish Travellers' experiences of opioid agonist treatment: a phenomenological study. Heroin Addiction and Related Clinical Problems , Early online , pp. 1-8.

Perinatal mortality in Ireland. Annual report 2015.

O'Farrell, IB and Manning, E and Corcoran, P and McKernan, J and Meaney, S and Drummond, L and de Foubert, P and Greene, RA (2017) Perinatal mortality in Ireland. Annual report 2015. Cork: National Perinatal Epidemiology Centre.

Characteristics of methadone-related overdose deaths and comparisons between those dying on and off opioid agonist treatment (OAT): a national cohort study.

Van Hout, Marie Claire and Crowley, Des and Collins, C and Barry, A and Lyons, Suzi and Delargy, Ide (2017) Characteristics of methadone-related overdose deaths and comparisons between those dying on and off opioid agonist treatment (OAT): a national cohort study. Heroin Addiction and Related Clinical Problems , Early online , pp. 1-8.

The emergence of the affected adult family member in drug policy discourse: a Foucauldian perspective.

Devaney, Eva (2017) The emergence of the affected adult family member in drug policy discourse: a Foucauldian perspective. Drugs: Education Prevention and Policy , 24 , (4) .

A National audit of smoking cessation services in Irish maternity units.

Reynolds, CME and Egan, B and Cawley, S and Kennedy, R and Sheehan, SR and Turner, MJ (2017) A National audit of smoking cessation services in Irish maternity units. Irish Medical Journal , 110 , (6) .

A cross-national study on gender differences in suicide intent.

Freeman, Aislinné and Mergl, Roland and Kohls, Elisabeth and Székely, András and Gusmao, Ricardo and Arensman, Ella and Koburger, Nicole and Hegerl, Ulrich and Rummel-Kluge, Christine (2017) A cross-national study on gender differences in suicide intent. BMC Psychiatry , 17 , (1) , p. 234.

Effectiveness of a national ‘Minnesota Model’ based residential treatment programme for alcohol dependence in Ireland: outcomes and predictors of outcome.

Gallagher, C and Radmall, Z and O'Gara, C and Burke, T (2017) Effectiveness of a national ‘Minnesota Model’ based residential treatment programme for alcohol dependence in Ireland: outcomes and predictors of outcome. Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine , Early online .

Anxiety and depression among patients with alcohol dependence: co-morbid or substance-related problems?

Gallagher, C and Radmall, Z and O'Gara, C and Burke, T (2017) Anxiety and depression among patients with alcohol dependence: co-morbid or substance-related problems? Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine , Early online .

Community pharmacist experiences of providing needle and syringe programmes in Ireland.

McVeigh, Jim and Hearne, Evelyn and Bates, Geoff and Van Hout, Marie Claire (2017) Community pharmacist experiences of providing needle and syringe programmes in Ireland. Research in Social Administration and Pharmacy , 13 , (4) , pp. 767-777.

Development, implementation, and evaluation of the SMART consent workshop on sexual consent for third level students.

MacNamee, Padraig and Breen, Julie and Byrnes, Elaine and O'Higgins, Siobhan and Seery, Chiara and Silke, Charlotte (2017) Development, implementation, and evaluation of the SMART consent workshop on sexual consent for third level students. Galway: National University of Ireland, Galway.

Alcohol and digestive cancers across Europe: time for change.

United European Gastroenterology. (2017) Alcohol and digestive cancers across Europe: time for change. Vienna: United European Gastroenterology.

Brexit: implications and potential solutions.

Seanad Special Select Committee on the Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union. (2017) Brexit: implications and potential solutions. Dublin: Houses of the Oireachtas.

EMCDDA–Europol 2016 annual report on the implementation of Council Decision 2005/387/JHA.

European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction. (2017) EMCDDA–Europol 2016 annual report on the implementation of Council Decision 2005/387/JHA. Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union.

The impact of Brexit on the Irish drinks industry.

Fitzgerald, Ciaran (2017) The impact of Brexit on the Irish drinks industry. Dublin: Alcohol Beverage Federation of Ireland.

Stimulating and supporting a black and minority ethnic voice on drugs issues.

Crowley, Niall (2017) Stimulating and supporting a black and minority ethnic voice on drugs issues. Dublin: Citywide.

Evidence Resources

EU action plan on drugs 2017 – 2020.

European Commission. (2017) EU action plan on drugs 2017 – 2020. Brussels: Council of the European Union. 38 p. 2017/C 215/02

Drug misuse and dependence. UK guidelines on clinical management.

Clinical Guidelines on Drug Misuse and Dependence Update 2017 Independent Expert Working Group. [Public Health England] (2017) Drug misuse and dependence. UK guidelines on clinical management. London: Department of Health. 317 p.

Guidelines for journalists.

AOD Media Watch. (2017) Guidelines for journalists. Australia: AOD Media Watch.

Better care for people with co-occurring mental health and alcohol/drug use conditions. A guide for commissioners and service providers.

Christie, Emma [Public Health England] . (2017) Better care for people with co-occurring mental health and alcohol/drug use conditions. A guide for commissioners and service providers. London: Public Health England. 66 p.

The Novel Psychoactive Substances in the UK Project: empirical and conceptual review work to produce research recommendations.

Mdege, Noreen D and Meader, Nick and Lloyd, Charlie and Parrott, Steve and McCambridge, Jim [NIHR] . (2017) The Novel Psychoactive Substances in the UK Project: empirical and conceptual review work to produce research recommendations. Public Health Research, 5 (4)

What influences 11-year-olds to drink? Findings from the Millennium Cohort Study.

Kelly, Yvonne and Goisis, Alice and Sacker, Amanda and Cable, Noriko and Watt, Richard G and Britton, Annie [Biomed Central] . (2016) What influences 11-year-olds to drink? Findings from the Millennium Cohort Study. BioMed Central. BMC Public Health, 16 (169)

Elevated alcohol consumption following alcohol cue exposure is partially mediated by reduced inhibitory control and increased craving.

Ward, Matt and Jones, Andrew . (2017) Elevated alcohol consumption following alcohol cue exposure is partially mediated by reduced inhibitory control and increased craving. Springer. Psychopharmacology, Early online

Poor medication adherence and risk of relapse associated with continued cannabis use in patients with first-episode psychosis: a prospective analysis.

Schoeler, Tabea et al [Lancet] . (2017) Poor medication adherence and risk of relapse associated with continued cannabis use in patients with first-episode psychosis: a prospective analysis. Elsevier. The Lancet. Psychiatry, 4 (8) 627-33. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2215-0366(17)30233-X

Feasibility of a UK community-based, eTherapy mental health service in Greater Manchester: repeated-measures and between-groups study of 'Living life to the full interactive', 'Sleepio' and 'Breaking free online' at 'Self help services'.

Elison, Sarah et al [BMJ Open] . (2017) Feasibility of a UK community-based, eTherapy mental health service in Greater Manchester: repeated-measures and between-groups study of 'Living life to the full interactive', 'Sleepio' and 'Breaking free online' at 'Self help services'. BMJ Publishing. BMJ Open, 7 (7)

Financial case for action on liver disease. Escalating costs of alcohol misuse, obesity and viral hepatitis.

Foundation for Liver Research. (2017) Financial case for action on liver disease. Escalating costs of alcohol misuse, obesity and viral hepatitis. London: Foundation for Liver Research. 19 p.

Alcohol labelling. A discussion document on policy options.

World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe. (2017) Alcohol labelling. A discussion document on policy options. Copenhagen: World Health Organization. 20p.

Strengths-based social work practice with adults.

United Kingdom. Department of Health. [Department of Health (UK)] (2017) Strengths-based social work practice with adults. London: Department of Health. 98 p.

Prison therapeutic community no better than counseling.

[Drug and Alcohol Findings] (2017) Prison therapeutic community no better than counseling. London: Drug and Alcohol Findings. Drug and Alcohol Findings (21 July 2017) 7 p.

Intervene beyond the family to help young problem substance users.

[Drug and Alcohol Findings] (2017) Intervene beyond the family to help young problem substance users. London: Drug and Alcohol Findings. Drug and Alcohol Findings (21 July 2017) 5 p.

UK trial tests personality-based approach to preventing drinking.

[Drug and Alcohol Findings] (2017) UK trial tests personality-based approach to preventing drinking. London: Drug and Alcohol Findings. Drug and Alcohol Findings (21 July 2017) 5 p.

Final report. Opioid use, misuse, and overdose in women.

US Department of Health and Human Services. Office on Women's Health.. (2017) Final report. Opioid use, misuse, and overdose in women. Washington: US Department of Health and Human Services. 87 p.

WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2017: monitoring tobacco use and prevention policies.

World Health Organization. [WHO] (2017) WHO report on the global tobacco epidemic, 2017: monitoring tobacco use and prevention policies. Geneva: World Health Organization. 135 p.

"I need to hear from women who have 'been there'": Developing a woman-focused intervention for drug use and partner violence in the emergency department.

Choo, Esther et al [Pubmed Central] . (2016) "I need to hear from women who have 'been there'": Developing a woman-focused intervention for drug use and partner violence in the emergency department. Partner Abuse, 7 (2)

Gender moderates the relationship between childhood abuse and internalizing and substance use disorders later in life: a cross-sectional analysis.

Meng, Xiangfei and D'Arcy, Carl [Biomed Central] . (2016) Gender moderates the relationship between childhood abuse and internalizing and substance use disorders later in life: a cross-sectional analysis. BioMed Central. BMC Psychiatry, 16 (1)

Making connections across silos: intimate partner violence, mental health, and substance use.

Mason, Robin and Wolf, Marni and O'Rinn, Susan and Ene, Gabrielle [Biomed Central] . (2017) Making connections across silos: intimate partner violence, mental health, and substance use. BioMed Central. BMC Women's Health, 17 (1)

Pain management and the opioid epidemic: balancing societal and individual benefits and risks of prescription opioid use.

Committee on Pain Management and Regulatory Strategies to Address Prescription Opioid Abuse. Bonnie, Richard J and Ford, Morgan A and Phillips, Jonathan K . (2017) Pain management and the opioid epidemic: balancing societal and individual benefits and risks of prescription opioid use. Washington: National Academies Press. 380 p.

Impact of large-scale distribution and subsequent use of free nicotine patches on primary care physician interaction.

Kushnir, Vladyslav and Sproule, Beth A and Cunningham, John A [Biomed Central] . (2017) Impact of large-scale distribution and subsequent use of free nicotine patches on primary care physician interaction. BioMed Central. BMC Public Health, 18 (4) DOI: 10.1186/s12889-017-4548-5

Drug strategy 2017.

United Kingdom. Home Office. [UK Home Office] (2017) Drug strategy 2017. London: Home Office. 52 p.

What is ... Bibliotherapy for addiction.

Ward, Judith . (2017) What is ... Bibliotherapy for addiction. London: Society for the Study for Addiction.

Spice. Synthetic cannabinoids (SCRAs).

Manchester Health & Care Commissioning. (2017) Spice. Synthetic cannabinoids (SCRAs). Manchester Health & Care Commissioning. 7 p. National version 1.3

EMCDDA assessment of drug-induced death data and contextual information in selected countries. Technical report.

Millar, Tim and McAuley, Andrew [EMCDDA] . (2017) EMCDDA assessment of drug-induced death data and contextual information in selected countries. Technical report. Lisbon: European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction. 82 p.

Promoting recovery through employment.

Drug and Alcohol Findings. (2017) Promoting recovery through employment. London: Drug and Alcohol Findings. Drug and Alcohol Findings Hot Topic (July 2017)

Cannabis is worth bothering about.

Drug and Alcohol Findings. (2017) Cannabis is worth bothering about. London: Drug and Alcohol Findings. Drug and Alcohol Findings Hot Topic (July 2017) 5 p.

School-based alcohol and drug education and prevention – what works?

Mentor ADEPSIS. (2017) School-based alcohol and drug education and prevention – what works? London: Mentor ADEPSIS. 7 p.

The brain under construction [1]: a window into the developing brain.

Mentor ADEPSIS. (2017) The brain under construction [1]: a window into the developing brain. London: Mentor ADEPSIS. 13 p.

Principles of drug abuse treatment for criminal justice populations - a research-based guide.

National Institute on Drug Abuse. [NIDA] (2017) Principles of drug abuse treatment for criminal justice populations - a research-based guide. Bethesda, MD: National Institute on Drug Abuse. 40 p. NIH Publication No. 11-5316

Evaluating drug policy: a seven-step guide to support the commissioning and managing of evaluations.

European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction. (2017) Evaluating drug policy: a seven-step guide to support the commissioning and managing of evaluations. Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union. 30 p.

Youth social behaviour and network therapy (Y-SBNT): adaptation of a family and social network intervention for young people who misuse alcohol and drugs - a randomised controlled feasibility trial.

Watson, Judith et al [NIHR]. (2017) Youth social behaviour and network therapy (Y-SBNT): adaptation of a family and social network intervention for young people who misuse alcohol and drugs - a randomised controlled feasibility trial. Southampton: National Institute for Health Research. Health Technology Assessment, 21 (15)

Childhood adversity, substance misuse and young people’s mental health.

Addaction, Youngminds. Aynsley, Agnes and Bradley, Rick and Buchanan, Linssay and Burrows, Naomi and Bush, Marc . (2017) Childhood adversity, substance misuse and young people’s mental health. London: Addaction. 16 p.

Modifying Alcohol Consumption to Reduce Obesity (MACRO): development and feasibility trial of a complex community-based intervention for men.

Crombie, Iain K et al [NIHR]. (2017) Modifying Alcohol Consumption to Reduce Obesity (MACRO): development and feasibility trial of a complex community-based intervention for men. National Institute for Health Research. Health Technology Assessment, 21 (19)

Steps towards alcohol misuse prevention programme (STAMPP): a school and community based cluster randomised controlled trial.

Sumnall, Harry and Percy, Andrew and Cole, Jon C and Murphy, Lynn and Foxcroft, David [NIHR] . (2017) Steps towards alcohol misuse prevention programme (STAMPP): a school and community based cluster randomised controlled trial. Southampton: National Institute for Health Research. Public Health Research, 5 (2)

Community pharmacy-delivered interventions for public health priorities: a systematic review of interventions for alcohol reduction, smoking cessation and weight management, including meta-analysis for smoking cessation.

Brown, Tamara J et al [BMJ Open]. (2016) Community pharmacy-delivered interventions for public health priorities: a systematic review of interventions for alcohol reduction, smoking cessation and weight management, including meta-analysis for smoking cessation. BMJ Open, 6 (2)

EMCDDA–Europol joint report on a new psychoactive substance: N-phenyl-N-[1-(2-phenylethyl)piperidin-4-yl]-furan-2-carboxamide (furanylfentanyl).

European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction. [EMCDDA] (2017) EMCDDA–Europol joint report on a new psychoactive substance: N-phenyl-N-[1-(2-phenylethyl)piperidin-4-yl]-furan-2-carboxamide (furanylfentanyl). Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union.

#WorldHepatitisDay: EMCDDA joins forces with partners to address viral hepatitis elimination targets.

[EM] #WorldHepatitisDay: EMCDDA joins forces with partners to address viral hepatitis elimination targets. (28 Jul 2017)

No need for stricter drug testing in GAA - Treacy.

[Independent.ie] , Dennehy, Cathal No need for stricter drug testing in GAA - Treacy. (27 Jul 2017)

Why another 78 people could lose their lives by the end of this year.

[Independent.ie] Why another 78 people could lose their lives by the end of this year. (26 Jul 2017)

FactCheck: Has the rate of illegal drug use increased most among young Irish people?

[thejournal.ie] , McKinney, CJ FactCheck: Has the rate of illegal drug use increased most among young Irish people? (26 Jul 2017)

Insurance firms 'open' to rural pub car-pooling.

[Independent.ie] , O'Connor, Niall Insurance firms 'open' to rural pub car-pooling. (26 Jul 2017)

Over 30 people with addiction issues in Tallaght lost their lives to suicide.

[Echo.ie] , Dennehy, Mary Over 30 people with addiction issues in Tallaght lost their lives to suicide. (26 Jul 2017)

28.5% rise in drink-driving arrests this summer [in Cork].

[Irish Examiner] , O'Riordan, Sean 28.5% rise in drink-driving arrests this summer [in Cork]. (25 Jul 2017)

Calls for a heroin 'overdose antidote' to be made more available to addicts' families.

[thejournal.ie] , Duffy, Ronan Calls for a heroin 'overdose antidote' to be made more available to addicts' families. (25 Jul 2017)

[Opinion] When will we call time on pregnant women drinking in Ireland?

[Independent.ie] , Casey, Patricia [Opinion] When will we call time on pregnant women drinking in Ireland? (25 Jul 2017)

Opinion. Of course millennials take drugs but we’re not stupid.

[Irish Times] , Purcell, Jennifer Opinion. Of course millennials take drugs but we’re not stupid. (24 Jul 2017)

Drug and alcohol addiction swamps our overstretched rehab services.

[Independent.ie] , Collins, Liam Drug and alcohol addiction swamps our overstretched rehab services. (23 Jul 2017)

Radio: RTE goes big on decriminalising drugs debate.

[Independent.ie] , McManus, Darragh Radio: RTE goes big on decriminalising drugs debate. (23 Jul 2017)

LGBTI: 'We are pleased to see chemsex included in the National Drugs Strategy'.

[thejournal.ie] , Shanley, Adam LGBTI: 'We are pleased to see chemsex included in the National Drugs Strategy'. (22 Jul 2017)

Controversial alcohol legislation ‘not gathering dust on any shelf’.

[Irish Times] , O'Halloran, Marie Controversial alcohol legislation ‘not gathering dust on any shelf’. (21 Jul 2017)

Tranquilliser trap: the pain of pill addiction.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Callaghan, Helen Tranquilliser trap: the pain of pill addiction. (21 Jul 2017)

Minister Catherine Byrne attends EPSCO informal meeting of EU Health Ministers in Tallinn.

[Department of Health] Minister Catherine Byrne attends EPSCO informal meeting of EU Health Ministers in Tallinn. (21 Jul 2017)

European Union presidency discussions consider policy options for alcohol labelling.

[World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe] European Union presidency discussions consider policy options for alcohol labelling. (21 Jul 2017)

VIDEO: Drug addicts talk about injection centre due to open in Dublin by end of the year.

[Independent.ie] VIDEO: Drug addicts talk about injection centre due to open in Dublin by end of the year. (20 Jul 2017)

Drugs and alcohol: putting health centre-stage.

Editorial. [Irish Times] Drugs and alcohol: putting health centre-stage. (20 Jul 2017)

HSE meets businesses over Dublin injecting facility.

[RTE News] HSE meets businesses over Dublin injecting facility. (19 Jul 2017)

RSA and Gardaí publish mid-year review of road safety.

[Road Safety Authority] RSA and Gardaí publish mid-year review of road safety. (18 Jul 2017)

Report examines issue of consent among third-level students.

[Irish Examiner] , Shanahan, Catherine Report examines issue of consent among third-level students. (17 Jul 2017)

Possession of small quantities of drugs could be decriminalised.

[Irish Times] , Bardon, Sarah Possession of small quantities of drugs could be decriminalised. (17 Jul 2017)

Midwives with special skills are needed 'to help alcoholic mothers-to-be'.

[Independent.ie] , Doyle, Kevin Midwives with special skills are needed 'to help alcoholic mothers-to-be'. (17 Jul 2017)

Taoiseach launches “Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery – a health led response to drug and alcohol use in Ireland 2017-2025”.

[Department of Health] Taoiseach launches “Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery – a health led response to drug and alcohol use in Ireland 2017-2025”. (17 Jul 2017)

Research central to implementation of new National Drugs Strategy.

[Health Research Board] Research central to implementation of new National Drugs Strategy. (17 Jul 2017)

Tackling gambling-related harm.

[Irish Times] , Grant, Barry Tackling gambling-related harm. (17 Jul 2017)

Lobbyists hammer our policymakers on alcohol laws.

[Independent.ie] , O'Connor, Wayne Lobbyists hammer our policymakers on alcohol laws. (16 Jul 2017)

John McGee: The State cannot enforce rational decision-making.

[Independent.ie] , McGee, John John McGee: The State cannot enforce rational decision-making. (16 Jul 2017)

Late concessions in bid to secure new drugs strategy.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Late concessions in bid to secure new drugs strategy. (14 Jul 2017)

Cannabis bill: recreational use feared.

[Irish Examiner] , Ring, Evelyn Cannabis bill: recreational use feared. (14 Jul 2017)

Taoiseach whips juniors into line on Ross drink drive bill.

[Independent.ie] , O'Connor, Niall Taoiseach whips juniors into line on Ross drink drive bill. (13 Jul 2017)

Vote on tougher drink-driving laws deferred.

[Irish Examiner] , McEnroe, Juno and McConnell, Daniel Vote on tougher drink-driving laws deferred. (12 Jul 2017)

Alcohol Bill and media companies.

[Irish Times] Alcohol Bill and media companies. (12 Jul 2017)

92 babies suffering from drug withdrawal recorded in Irish hospitals last year.

[thejournal.ie] , Halpin, Hayley 92 babies suffering from drug withdrawal recorded in Irish hospitals last year. (12 Jul 2017)

Bill to legalise medicinal cannabis shouldn't be passed - health committee.

[thejournal.ie] , Ni Aodha, Grainne Bill to legalise medicinal cannabis shouldn't be passed - health committee. (12 Jul 2017)

Varadkar faces Ross showdown over free vote on drink driving.

[Independent.ie] , O'Connor, Niall and Doyle, Kevin Varadkar faces Ross showdown over free vote on drink driving. (11 Jul 2017)

Alcohol lobby fights back.

Editorial. [Irish Times] Alcohol lobby fights back. (11 Jul 2017)

Tobacco giant Philip Morris ordered to pay Australian government millions.

[thejournal.ie] , Halpin, Hayley Tobacco giant Philip Morris ordered to pay Australian government millions. (11 Jul 2017)

Minimum age limit for all forms of gambling to be set at 18.

[thejournal.ie] , Finn, Christina Minimum age limit for all forms of gambling to be set at 18. (11 Jul 2017)

Tallaght Drug and Alcohol Force call on community to help fight drug scourge.

[InTallaght] , Dolan, Eamon and Hill, Grace Tallaght Drug and Alcohol Force call on community to help fight drug scourge. (11 Jul 2017)

Judge calls for law on parents of young offenders to be abolished.

[Irish Times] , Gallagher, Conor Judge calls for law on parents of young offenders to be abolished. (10 Jul 2017)

Drink-driving and the scientific evidence.

[Irish Times] , Murdock, Moyagh Drink-driving and the scientific evidence. (10 Jul 2017)

How did Ireland pass supervised injection facilities for drugs?

[Virgin.com] How did Ireland pass supervised injection facilities for drugs? (10 Jul 2017)

'Seeing the damage that injecting drugs does to people Is distressing'.

[Lovin Dublin] , Madden, Marie 'Seeing the damage that injecting drugs does to people Is distressing'. (10 Jul 2017)

'If you're hiding something, we'll find it': This is how Revenue catch drug smugglers here.

[thejournal.ie] , MacNamee, Garreth 'If you're hiding something, we'll find it': This is how Revenue catch drug smugglers here. (08 Jul 2017)

Crack cocaine in Ireland: The rise of an ugly drug.

[Irish Times] , Gallagher, Conor Crack cocaine in Ireland: The rise of an ugly drug. (08 Jul 2017)

Alcohol usage in Dublin 12 seen as excessive says report.

[Echo.ie] , Christensen, Claire Alcohol usage in Dublin 12 seen as excessive says report. (08 Jul 2017)

Young midlands woman 'would not be dead' if local drug treatment was available.

[thejournal.ie] , Hennessy, Michelle Young midlands woman 'would not be dead' if local drug treatment was available. (06 Jul 2017)

Two alcoholic drinks a day raises cancer risks, says study.

[Irish Examiner] , Ó Fátharta, Conall Two alcoholic drinks a day raises cancer risks, says study. (06 Jul 2017)

'Lobbyists are lining up to kill the Alcohol Bill'.

[thejournal.ie] , black, Frances 'Lobbyists are lining up to kill the Alcohol Bill'. (06 Jul 2017)

Drugs task force says ‘decriminalising’ would send out wrong message.

[Echo.ie] Drugs task force says ‘decriminalising’ would send out wrong message. (06 Jul 2017)

Dublin businesses considering legal challenge to drug injection centres.

[Irish Examiner] Dublin businesses considering legal challenge to drug injection centres. (05 Jul 2017)

IT Tallaght video highlights how alcohol impacts on the lives of students.

[Echo.ie] IT Tallaght video highlights how alcohol impacts on the lives of students. (05 Jul 2017)

'From Puck Fair to the Cork Jazz, our festivals are dependent on the drinks industry'.

[thejournal.ie] , Callan, Patricia 'From Puck Fair to the Cork Jazz, our festivals are dependent on the drinks industry'. (04 Jul 2017)

Over 56,000 people in Ireland get help for alcohol abuse.

[Irish Examiner] , Ó Fátharta, Conall Over 56,000 people in Ireland get help for alcohol abuse. (04 Jul 2017)

Cocaine use rise as economy returns is one of challenges for State lab.

[Irish Times] , Gallagher, Conor Cocaine use rise as economy returns is one of challenges for State lab. (03 Jul 2017)

Alcohol treatment in Ireland: HRB publishes latest figures .

[Health Research Board] Alcohol treatment in Ireland: HRB publishes latest figures . (03 Jul 2017)

The average person in alcohol treatment in Ireland is 41, male and started drinking at 16.

[thejournal.ie] , Murray, Sean The average person in alcohol treatment in Ireland is 41, male and started drinking at 16. (03 Jul 2017)

Thank you for drinking: Patricia Callan’s new role lobbying for alcohol industry.

[Irish Times] , Paul, Mark Thank you for drinking: Patricia Callan’s new role lobbying for alcohol industry. (01 Jul 2017)

Addictive legal drugs taken for medical purposes are leading to chronic problems.

[Irish Examiner] , Ni Chonchuir, Sharon Addictive legal drugs taken for medical purposes are leading to chronic problems. (01 Jul 2017)

Intoxicated driving arrests on rise since breath test scandal.

[Irish Times] , Power, Jack Intoxicated driving arrests on rise since breath test scandal. (30 Jun 2017)

Pharmacists warn over buying medicine online.

[Irish Examiner] , Ring, Evelyn Pharmacists warn over buying medicine online. (29 Jun 2017)

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