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Welcome to the August 2015 edition of the NDC Newsletter. This is our monthly electronic digest of Irish drug, alcohol and tobacco publications, news and Dail debates.

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PUBLICATIONS

31 Aug, 15
How to identify an overdose

Health Service Executive. (2015) How to identify an overdose. HSE

25 Aug, 15
Trends and socioeconomic differences in policy triggers for thinking about quitting smoking: Findings from the International Tobacco Control (ITC) Europe Surveys.

Hummel, Karin, Allwright, Shane et al. t (2015) Trends and socioeconomic differences in policy triggers for thinking about quitting smoking: Findings from the International Tobacco Control (ITC) Europe Surveys. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, Early online .

19 Aug, 15
Naloxone demonstration project

Drugs.ie (2015) Naloxone demonstration project

19 Aug, 15
E-cigarettes: an evidence update. A report commissioned by Public Health England

McNeill, A and Brose, LS and Calder, R and Hitchman, SC and Hajek, Peter and McRobbie, Hayden (2015) E-cigarettes: an evidence update. A report commissioned by Public Health England. ,Public Health England.

18 Aug, 15
Predictors of illicit drug use among university students in Northern Ireland, Wales and England.

El Ansari, Walid and Vallentin-Holbech, Lotte and Stock, Christiane (2015) Predictors of illicit drug use among university students in Northern Ireland, Wales and England. Global journal of health science, 7 (4). pp. 18-29.

18 Aug, 15
New strategic direction for alcohol and drugs: phase 2. Third update report – July 2015.

Northern Ireland. Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety. (2015) New strategic direction for alcohol and drugs: phase 2. Third update report – July 2015. Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety, Belfast .

13 Aug, 15
The benefits from complying with the framework convention on tobacco control: a SimSmoke analysis of 15 European nations.

Levy, David T and Huang, An-Tsun and Currie, Laura M and Clancy, Luke (2014) The benefits from complying with the framework convention on tobacco control: a SimSmoke analysis of 15 European nations. Health policy and planning, 29 (8). pp. 1031-42.

13 Aug, 15
Global burden of disease due to smokeless tobacco consumption in adults: analysis of data from 113 countries.

Siddiqi, Kamran and Shah, Sarwat and Muslim Abbas, Syed and Vidyasagaran, Aishwarya and Jawad, Mohammed and Dogar, Omara and Sheikh, Aziz (2015) Global burden of disease due to smokeless tobacco consumption in adults: analysis of data from 113 countries. ,BioMed Central. BMC Medicine, 13 (194)

13 Aug, 15
State of the evidence: cannabis use and regulation

International Centre for Science in Drug Policy.(2015) State of the evidence: cannabis use and regulation. International Centre for Science in Drug Policy. Canada

11 Aug, 15
Impaired learning from errors in cannabis users: Dorsal anterior cingulate cortex and hippocampus hypoactivity.

Carey, Susan E and Nestor, Liam and Jones, Jennifer and Garavan, Hugh and Hester, Robert (2015) Impaired learning from errors in cannabis users: Dorsal anterior cingulate cortex and hippocampus hypoactivity. Drug and alcohol dependence, Early online .

11 Aug, 15
Do we have sufficient information to optimally inform regulatory or other policy decisions about medications containing codeine?

Parry, Charles DH and Deluca, Paolo and Cooper, Richard J and Van Hout, Marie Claire (2015) Do we have sufficient information to optimally inform regulatory or other policy decisions about medications containing codeine? Addiction, Early online .

11 Aug, 15
Addressing the development dimensions of drug policy.

Schleifer, Rebecca and Sagredo, Javier and Avafia., Tenu (2015) Addressing the development dimensions of drug policy. United Nations Development Programme

11 Aug, 15
36th meeting of the UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board Geneva, Switzerland

UNAIDS. (2015) 36th meeting of the UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board Geneva, Switzerland. 30 June-2 July 2015. UNAIDS.

10 Aug, 15
Staff understanding of recovery-orientated mental health practice: a systematic review and narrative synthesis.

Le Boutillier, Clair and Chevalier, Agnes and Lawrence, Vanessa and Leamy, Mary and Bird, Victoria J and Macpherson, Rob and Williams, Julie and Slade, Mike (2015) Staff understanding of recovery-orientated mental health practice: a systematic review and narrative synthesis. Implementation science, 10 . p. 87.

07 Aug, 15
Multi-agency parents drug education initiative.

Western Region Drug and Alcohol Task Force. (2015) Multi-agency parents drug education initiative. Western Region Drug and Alcohol Task Force, Galway .

06 Aug, 15
Drugs and sport – a guide for pharmacists.

Kinahan, Audrey (2015) Drugs and sport – a guide for pharmacists. IPU Review, August 2015 . pp. 28-31.

06 Aug, 15
Health, perceived quality of life and health services use among homeless illicit drug users.

O'Brien, K K and Schuttke, A and Alhakeem, A and Donnelly-Swift, E and Keogh, C and O'Carroll, A and O'Sullivan, K and Galvin, R and Fahey, T (2015) Health, perceived quality of life and health services use among homeless illicit drug users. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, Early online .

05 Aug, 15
Smoking cessation and the role of the dental practitioner.

Stassen, Leo FA and Hammarfjord, Oscar (2015) Smoking cessation and the role of the dental practitioner. Journal of the Irish Dental Association, 61 (2). pp. 90-92.

05 Aug, 15
Necrotizing fasciitis: the need for urgent surgical intervention and the impact of intravenous drug use.

Waldron, Carmel and Solon, Jacqueline Gemma and O'Gorman, Joanne and Humphreys, Hilary and Burke, John Patrick and McNamara, Deborah Ann (2015) Necrotizing fasciitis: the need for urgent surgical intervention and the impact of intravenous drug use. The Surgeon, 13 (4). pp. 194-199.

05 Aug, 15
The role of cannabinoids in adult neurogenesis.

Prenderville, Jack A and Kelly, Áine M and Downer, Eric J (2015) The role of cannabinoids in adult neurogenesis. British Journal of Pharmacology, 172 (16). pp. 3950-3963.

05 Aug, 15
UNODC annual report 2014.

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. (2015) UNODC annual report 2014. United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Vienna .

04 Aug, 15
Liver transplant associated with paracetamol overdose: results from the seven-country SALT study.

Gulmez, Sinem Ezgi et al (2015) Liver transplant associated with paracetamol overdose: results from the seven-country SALT study. British journal of clinical pharmacology, Early online .

04 Aug, 15
Risk of mortality on and off methadone substitution treatment in primary care: a national cohort study.

Cousins, Grainne and Boland, Fiona and Courtney, Brenda and Barry, Joseph and Lyons, Suzi and Fahey, Tom (2015) Risk of mortality on and off methadone substitution treatment in primary care: a national cohort study. Addiction, epub ahead of print . (In Press)

04 Aug, 15
Submission on a national maternity strategy.

Alcohol Action Ireland. (2015) Submission on a national maternity strategy. , Dublin

04 Aug, 15
Submission on a national cancer strategy.

Alcohol Action Ireland. (2015) Submission on a national cancer strategy. Alcohol Action Ireland, Dublin .

01 Aug, 15
Methadone-maintained patients in primary care have higher rates of chronic disease and multimorbidity, and use health services more intensively than matched controls.

O'Toole, John and Hambly, Róisín and Cox, Anne-Marie and O'Shea, Brendan and Darker, Catherine (2014) Methadone-maintained patients in primary care have higher rates of chronic disease and multimorbidity, and use health services more intensively than matched controls. The European Journal of General Practice, 20 (4). pp. 275-20.

NEWS

EU court to issue opinion on minimum alcohol price.

[Irish Examiner] , McCarthaigh, Sean EU court to issue opinion on minimum alcohol price. (31 Aug 2015)

Overdose strategy ‘critical’ for Ireland.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Overdose strategy ‘critical’ for Ireland. (31 Aug 2015)

GAA clubs to participate in mental health support programme.

[Irish Examiner] , Kane, Conor GAA clubs to participate in mental health support programme. (31 Aug 2015)

Aodhán Ó Ríordáin urges safe spaces for drug users.

[Irish Examiner] , Connolly, Shaun Aodhán Ó Ríordáin urges safe spaces for drug users. (31 Aug 2015)

Behind every overdose there is a family that is suffering.

[thejournal.ie] Behind every overdose there is a family that is suffering. (31 Aug 2015)

New body established for addiction nurses.

[Irish Examiner] New body established for addiction nurses. (29 Aug 2015)

Students using prescription medications to ‘get high’.

[Medical Independent] , Cahill, Niamh Students using prescription medications to ‘get high’. (27 Aug 2015)

Maps reveal how much drink and drugs countries really indulge in.

[Mail online] Maps reveal how much drink and drugs countries really indulge in. (26 Aug 2015)

Increase in numbers sniffing gas.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Increase in numbers sniffing gas. (25 Aug 2015)

Opiate death risk warning.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Opiate death risk warning. (25 Aug 2015)

Oireachtas committee sought action on cigarette smuggling in 2013.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Riordan, Sean Oireachtas committee sought action on cigarette smuggling in 2013. (25 Aug 2015)

Northern Ireland hospitals paid out more than £134million on drink and drug injuries and illnesses in just five years.

[Belfastlive] Northern Ireland hospitals paid out more than £134million on drink and drug injuries and illnesses in just five years. (23 Aug 2015)

Shaun Connolly: not everyone is embracing ‘hugs and drugs’ minister

[Irish Examiner] Shaun Connolly: not everyone is embracing ‘hugs and drugs’ minister. (22 Aug 2015)

Arsenic and lead found in illegal tobacco in Cork.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Riordan, Sean Arsenic and lead found in illegal tobacco in Cork. (22 Aug 2015)

‘No safe level’ of consuming alcohol.

[Irish Examiner] , Ring, Evelyn ‘No safe level’ of consuming alcohol. (20 Aug 2015)

Cancer Society here wants research on safety of vaping.

[Independent.ie] , Brennan, John Cancer Society here wants research on safety of vaping. (20 Aug 2015)

Trade deal could put Big Tobacco's interests before public health.

[Independent.ie] , O'Meara, Kathleen Trade deal could put Big Tobacco's interests before public health. (20 Aug 2015)

Drinking every day increases cancer risk.

[Irish Examiner] , Cockerell, Jennifer and Shanahan, Catherine Drinking every day increases cancer risk. (19 Aug 2015)

Prof Frank Murray, President, says mandatory health warnings on alcohol products needed to help people make informed choices.

[Royal College of Physicians of Ireland] Prof Frank Murray, President, says mandatory health warnings on alcohol products needed to help people make informed choices. (19 Aug 2015)

Accuracy of evidence from drunk sex assault victims not affected by intoxication – study.

[Irish Times] , O'Halloran, Marie Accuracy of evidence from drunk sex assault victims not affected by intoxication – study. (18 Aug 2015)

Young drivers are failing 'morning after' spot checks.

[Independent.ie] , Bray, Allison Young drivers are failing 'morning after' spot checks. (16 Aug 2015)

The co-founder of Bebo wants to decriminalise drugs in Ireland.

[thejournal.ie] , O'Reilly, Quinton The co-founder of Bebo wants to decriminalise drugs in Ireland. (16 Aug 2015)

We've created an alcohol-soaked environment for our young people.

[Cork Independent] , Costello, Suzanne We've created an alcohol-soaked environment for our young people. (13 Aug 2015)

400,000 tablets seized as crisis deepens.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac 400,000 tablets seized as crisis deepens. (11 Aug 2015)

War on drugs long lost, says McVerry.

[Irish Times] , Hilliard, Mark War on drugs long lost, says McVerry. (10 Aug 2015)

Drug debt is now a huge issue for Irish teens, warns leading psychiatrist.

[Independent.ie] , Fegan, Joyce Drug debt is now a huge issue for Irish teens, warns leading psychiatrist. (09 Aug 2015)

'Claims that one in six breathalysed don't add up'.

[Independent.ie] , Cusack, Jim 'Claims that one in six breathalysed don't add up'. (09 Aug 2015)

Hundreds of drug-addicted babies born in Irish hospitals since 2008.

[Irish Mirror] , Fearon, Alana Hundreds of drug-addicted babies born in Irish hospitals since 2008. (07 Aug 2015)

Three-quarters of trinity respondents to survey use drugs, with majority unconcerned about its impact.

[University Times] , Heaphy, Edmund Three-quarters of trinity respondents to survey use drugs, with majority unconcerned about its impact. (05 Aug 2015)

Paddy Clancy: Head shops need to be banned across the border in order to save lives.

[Irish Mirror] , Clancy, Paddy Paddy Clancy: Head shops need to be banned across the border in order to save lives. (05 Aug 2015)

‘Assess prisoners before early release’.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac ‘Assess prisoners before early release’. (05 Aug 2015)

Despite unclear future, the drug court pushes on.

[Dublin Inquirer] , McGrath, Louisa Despite unclear future, the drug court pushes on. (05 Aug 2015)

Cannabis use by pupils ‘most prevalent in Cork’.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Cannabis use by pupils ‘most prevalent in Cork’. (04 Aug 2015)

Community group opposes plan to decriminalise drugs.

[Irish Times] , Edwards, Elaine Community group opposes plan to decriminalise drugs. (03 Aug 2015)

Efforts to stop ‘labs’ making crystal meth.

[Irish Examiner] , Leogue, Joe Efforts to stop ‘labs’ making crystal meth. (03 Aug 2015)

Huge increase in sale and supply of drugs in Dublin.

[Independent.ie] , Healy, Paul Huge increase in sale and supply of drugs in Dublin. (01 Aug 2015)

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Alcohol and Alcoholism
International Journal of Drugs Policy
Drugs: Education, Prevention, and Policy
Addiction

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