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Welcome to the August 2014 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

29 Aug, 14
Soilse News.

Soilse. (2014) Newsletter from Soilse, volume 4, issue 1, Dublin

28 Aug, 14
Pregabalin abuse for enhancing sexual performance: case discussion and literature review.

Osman, M and Casey, P (2014) Pregabalin abuse for enhancing sexual performance: case discussion and literature review. Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine, Early online .

26 Aug, 14
A guide for tobacco users to quit.

World Health Organization. (2014) A guide for tobacco users to quit. World Health Organization, Geneva .

26 Aug, 14
Electronic nicotine delivery systems.

WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. (2014) Electronic nicotine delivery systems. WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control .

25 Aug, 14
Support for a tobacco endgame strategy in 18 European countries.

Gallus, Silvano and Lugo, Alessandra and Fernandez, Esteve and Gilmore, Anna B and Leon, Maria E and Clancy, Luke and La Vecchia, Carlo (2014) Support for a tobacco endgame strategy in 18 European countries. Preventive medicine, Early online .

25 Aug, 14
Impact of smoking on response to systemic treatment in patients with psoriasis: a retrospective case-control study.

Kinahen, CE and Mazloom, S and Fernandez, AP (2014) Impact of smoking on response to systemic treatment in patients with psoriasis: a retrospective case-control study. British Journal of Dermatology, Early online .

22 Aug, 14
New psychoactive substances projects, studies and research funded by the European Commission.

European Commission Directorate-General for Justice. (2014) New psychoactive substances projects, studies and research funded by the European Commission. European Commission, Brussels .

22 Aug, 14
Smoking at diagnosis is an independent prognostic factor for cancer-specific survival in head and neck cancer: findings from a large, population-based, study.

Sharp, Linda and McDevitt, Joe and Brown, Chris and Carsin, Anne-Elie and Comber, Harry (2014) Smoking at diagnosis is an independent prognostic factor for cancer-specific survival in head and neck cancer: findings from a large, population-based, study. Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, online first . (In Press)

21 Aug, 14
Rapid decline in HCV incidence among people who inject drugs associated with national scale-up in coverage of a combination of harm reduction interventions.

Palmateer, Norah E and Taylor, Avril and Goldberg, David J et al. (2014) Rapid decline in HCV incidence among people who inject drugs associated with national scale-up in coverage of a combination of harm reduction interventions. PloS one, 9 (8). e104515.

21 Aug, 14
Cigarette consumption survey 2013.

Revenue Commissioners. (2014) Cigarette consumption survey 2013. Revenue Commissioners, Dublin .

19 Aug, 14
Adult drinking patterns in Northern Ireland 2013.

Public Health Information and Research Branch. (2014) Adult drinking patterns in Northern Ireland 2013. Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety, Belfast .

18 Aug, 14
Ambitious for recovery. Tackling drug and alcohol addiction in the UK.

The Centre for Social Justice. (2014) Ambitious for recovery. Tackling drug and alcohol addiction in the UK. Centre for Social Justice, London .

18 Aug, 14
Visiting Committee annual reports 2013. Castlerea, Midlands, Mountjoy, Training Unit, and Wheatfield prisons.

Prison visiting committees. (2014) Visiting Committee annual reports 2013. Castlerea, Midlands, Mountjoy, Training Unit, and Wheatfield prisons. Department of Justice and Equality, Dublin .

18 Aug, 14
Prevalence of potentially inappropriate prescribing and prescribing omissions in older Irish adults: findings from The Irish longitudinal study on ageing study (TILDA).

Galvin, Rose and Moriarty, Frank and Cousins, Gráinne and Cahir, Caitriona and Motterlini, Nicola and Bradley, Marie and Hughes, Carmel M and Bennett, Kathleen and Smith, Susan M and Fahey, Tom and Kenny, Rose-Anne (2014) Prevalence of potentially inappropriate prescribing and prescribing omissions in older Irish adults: findings from The Irish longitudinal study on ageing study (TILDA). European journal of clinical pharmacology, 70 (5). pp. 599-606.

18 Aug, 14
2013 Smoking prevalance data.

Health Service Executive. (2014) 2013 Smoking prevalance data. Health Service Executive, Dublin .

15 Aug, 14
Drug Matrix cell A3: Interventions - medical treatment

Drug and Alcohol Findings, Substance Misuse Skills Consortium. (2014) Drug Matrix cell A3: Interventions - medical treatment.

15 Aug, 14
Drug Matrix cell B3: Practitioners - medical treatment.

Drug and Alcohol Findings, Substance Misuse Skills Consortium. (2014) Drug Matrix cell B3: Practitioners - medical treatment.

15 Aug, 14
Drug Matrix cell C3: Management/supervision - medical treatment.

Drug and Alcohol Findings, Substance Misuse Skills Consortium. (2014) Drug Matrix cell C3: Management/supervision - medical treatment.

12 Aug, 14
Use of addiction treatment services by Irish youth: does place of residence matter?

Murphy, KD and Byrne, S and Sahm, LJ and Lambert, S and McCarthy, S (2014) Use of addiction treatment services by Irish youth: does place of residence matter? Rural and Remote Health, 14 (2735).

12 Aug, 14
The ‘G’ men: a profile of GBL/GHB users in an area of high drug-related mortality.

Durgahee, S and Allen, Gregory and Williams, H. (2014) The ‘G’ men: a profile of GBL/GHB users in an area of high drug-related mortality. Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine, Firstview online .

08 Aug, 14
Department of Health annual report 2013.

Ireland. Department of Health. (2014) Department of Health annual report 2013. Department of Health, Dublin .

08 Aug, 14
Urban overdose hotspots: a 12-month prospective study in Dublin ambulance services.

Klimas, Jan and O'Reilly, Martin and Egan, Mairead and Tobin, Helen and Bury, Gerard (2014) Urban overdose hotspots: a 12-month prospective study in Dublin ambulance services. The American Journal of Emergency Medicine, accepted manuscript . (In Press)

05 Aug, 14
Oral health behaviours amongst homeless people attending rehabilitation services in Ireland.

Van Hout, Marie Claire and Hearne, Evelyn (2014) Oral health behaviours amongst homeless people attending rehabilitation services in Ireland. Journal of the Irish Dental Association, 60 (3). pp. 144-149.

05 Aug, 14
Addressing a training gap through addiction research education.

Klimas, Jan and Cullen, Walter (2014) Addressing a training gap through addiction research education. Substance Abuse, Early online .

05 Aug, 14
Fifth compliance report. In accordance with the Code of Practice on the Display and Sale of Alcohol-Products in Mixed Trading Premises for the year to end of September 2013.

White, Padraig (2014) Fifth compliance report. In accordance with the Code of Practice on the Display and Sale of Alcohol-Products in Mixed Trading Premises for the year to end of September 2013. Responsible Retailing of Alcohol in Ireland, Dublin .

04 Aug, 14
Policing plan 2014.

An Garda Siochana. (2014) Policing plan 2014. An Garda Siochana, Dublin .

01 Aug, 14
Impact of minimum price per unit of alcohol on patients with liver disease in UK.

Sheron, Nick and Chilcott, Fern and Matthews, Laura and Challoner, Ben and Thomas, Maria (2014) Impact of minimum price per unit of alcohol on patients with liver disease in UK. Clinical medicine, 14 (4). pp. 1-7.

01 Aug, 14
Medical Council: Annual report & financial statements 2013.

Medical Council. (2014) Medical Council: Annual report & financial statements 2013. Medical Council, Dublin .

NEWS

Calls for supervised injecting centres as ‘far more people die from overdose than on Irish roads’.

[thejournal.ie] , O'Carroll, Sinead Calls for supervised injecting centres as ‘far more people die from overdose than on Irish roads’. (31 Aug 2014)

Opinion: Addiction is often boiled down to sound bites – but the truth is complex.

[thejournal.ie] , Duffin, Tony Opinion: Addiction is often boiled down to sound bites – but the truth is complex. (31 Aug 2014)

No pure and simple answers as a worrying number of athletes test positive.

[Irish Times] , O'Riordan, Ian No pure and simple answers as a worrying number of athletes test positive. (31 Aug 2014)

Poll: Should all third-level campuses go ‘smoke-free’?

[thejournal.ie] , Barry, Aoife Poll: Should all third-level campuses go ‘smoke-free’? (30 Aug 2014)

Task force hopes councillors will help tackle drug problem.

[Fingal Independent] , Manning, John Task force hopes councillors will help tackle drug problem. (30 Aug 2014)

Calls for drug consumption rooms.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Calls for drug consumption rooms. (29 Aug 2014)

Treatment for ‘benzos’ addiction soars.

[Irish Examiner] , McDonald, Brian Treatment for ‘benzos’ addiction soars. (29 Aug 2014)

Australia’s plain cigarette packaging has not given a boost to the illicit tobacco trade.

[thejournal.ie] Australia’s plain cigarette packaging has not given a boost to the illicit tobacco trade. (29 Aug 2014)

RCPI supports health warnings on alcohol.

[Irish Medical Times] , Mudiwa, Lloyd RCPI supports health warnings on alcohol. (29 Aug 2014)

International overdose awareness day prompts calls for medically supervised injecting centres.

[Ana Liffey Drug Project] International overdose awareness day prompts calls for medically supervised injecting centres. (28 Aug 2014)

Off-licence group calls for reversal of excise duty increases.

[Irish Examiner] Off-licence group calls for reversal of excise duty increases. (27 Aug 2014)

Young holidaymakers risk heart issues over drink.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Cionnaith, Fiachra Young holidaymakers risk heart issues over drink. (27 Aug 2014)

New laws will ban the sale of e-cigarettes to those under 18.

[Independent.ie] , O' Regan, Mark New laws will ban the sale of e-cigarettes to those under 18. (27 Aug 2014)

E-cigs the ‘last resort’ to help quit smoking.

[Irish Examiner] , Marchione, Marilynne E-cigs the ‘last resort’ to help quit smoking. (26 Aug 2014)

Social media boosting pioneer numbers.

[Irish Examiner] Social media boosting pioneer numbers. (26 Aug 2014)

More than 6,500 children in care of State, up 23 per cent on 2007.

[Irish Times] , Gartland, Fiona More than 6,500 children in care of State, up 23 per cent on 2007. (26 Aug 2014)

WHO recommends e-cigarette ban for minors.

[rte.ie] WHO recommends e-cigarette ban for minors. (26 Aug 2014)

Fr Jack tells the Irish public to… not drink (too much).

[thejournal.ie] Fr Jack tells the Irish public to… not drink (too much). (26 Aug 2014)

25 accused of selling drugs on city streets.

[Independent.ie] , Cotter, Eimear 25 accused of selling drugs on city streets. (25 Aug 2014)

Drugs found in 38% of homicide victims.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Halloran, Georgina Drugs found in 38% of homicide victims. (25 Aug 2014)

NI:70% of those on probation battling drugs or alcohol.

[Belfast Telegraph] , Young, David NI:70% of those on probation battling drugs or alcohol. (25 Aug 2014)

Fourth death in just over a month from ‘Dr Death’ drugs mix.

[Irish Examiner] , Naughton, Gareth Fourth death in just over a month from ‘Dr Death’ drugs mix. (23 Aug 2014)

Increase in excise duty ‘threatens survival’ of off-licences.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Increase in excise duty ‘threatens survival’ of off-licences. (23 Aug 2014)

Head cancer deaths 36% higher for smokers.

[Irish Examiner] , Shanahan, Catherine Head cancer deaths 36% higher for smokers. (22 Aug 2014)

Cannabis use among young Irish people higher than EU average.

[Irish Times] , Gleeson, Colin Cannabis use among young Irish people higher than EU average. (22 Aug 2014)

Experts face battle as one new drug emerges every five days.

[Belfast Telegraph] , Rutherford, Adrian Experts face battle as one new drug emerges every five days. (21 Aug 2014)

Tobacco companies are the source of over 90% of smuggled tobacco in Ireland.

[Irish Cancer Society] Tobacco companies are the source of over 90% of smuggled tobacco in Ireland. (21 Aug 2014)

Drugs raid nets 45 dealers in first community-led operation.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Drugs raid nets 45 dealers in first community-led operation. (20 Aug 2014)

Testing of unconscious drivers to start next month.

[Irish Times] , Labanyi, David Testing of unconscious drivers to start next month. (20 Aug 2014)

Regular marijuana use is “bad for teens’ brains”.

[thejournal.ie] , Hosford, Paul Regular marijuana use is “bad for teens’ brains”. (20 Aug 2014)

Jail sniffer dogs to be retrained for searches.

[Independent.ie] , Brady, Tom Jail sniffer dogs to be retrained for searches. (19 Aug 2014)

30 people held in garda drug raids.

[RTE News] 30 people held in garda drug raids. (19 Aug 2014)

Reform more radical than ‘war on drugs’.

[Irish Times] , O'Shaughnessy, Hugh Reform more radical than ‘war on drugs’. (18 Aug 2014)

Poll: Would you be willing to pay a ‘treatment tax’ on alcohol?

[thejournal.ie] , Ryan, Nicky Poll: Would you be willing to pay a ‘treatment tax’ on alcohol? (18 Aug 2014)

Deaths from ‘legal highs’ in UK could surpass those from heroin by 2016.

[thejournal.ie] , Sheils McNamee, Michael Deaths from ‘legal highs’ in UK could surpass those from heroin by 2016. (18 Aug 2014)

Garda task force may track criminal gangs on rail network.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Riordan, Sean Garda task force may track criminal gangs on rail network. (15 Aug 2014)

10k treated for substance abuse in 3 months.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Cionnaith, Fiachra 10k treated for substance abuse in 3 months. (15 Aug 2014)

There is no safe level of smoking.

[Irish Examiner] , Ni Chonchuir, Sharon There is no safe level of smoking. (15 Aug 2014)

Warning on ‘bath salts’ after young man’s death.

[Irish Examiner] Warning on ‘bath salts’ after young man’s death. (14 Aug 2014)

Tobacco producing countries will battle packs law.

[Irish Examiner] , McEnroe, Juno Tobacco producing countries will battle packs law. (14 Aug 2014)

The end of the ‘war on drugs’?

[Medical Independent] , Lynch, David The end of the ‘war on drugs’? (14 Aug 2014)

Study identifies EU policy shift on tobacco control after massive industry lobbying.

[Medicalxpress.com] Study identifies EU policy shift on tobacco control after massive industry lobbying. (13 Aug 2014)

Charities criticise bid to stop law on plain tobacco packs.

[Irish Examiner] , McEnroe, Juno Charities criticise bid to stop law on plain tobacco packs. (13 Aug 2014)

NI health minister “sees the merit” in charging drunk people for A&E visits.

[thejournal.ie] , Hosford, Paul NI health minister “sees the merit” in charging drunk people for A&E visits. (12 Aug 2014)

Plain tobacco packets ‘will hurt recovery’.

[Irish Examiner] , McEnroe, Juno Plain tobacco packets ‘will hurt recovery’. (12 Aug 2014)

Call for health warnings on bottles of alcohol.

[Independent.ie] , Stephens, Danielle Call for health warnings on bottles of alcohol. (12 Aug 2014)

Caffeine: view it as a potent drug.

[Irish Times] , Boyd, Brian Caffeine: view it as a potent drug. (12 Aug 2014)

Dublin 'needs mobile injecting clinics' to tackle drug abuse.

[Irish Examiner] Dublin 'needs mobile injecting clinics' to tackle drug abuse. (11 Aug 2014)

Calls for special drugs task force in Dublin.

[Irish Examiner] Calls for special drugs task force in Dublin. (10 Aug 2014)

Doctor's orders: We still haven't beaten demon drink.

[Independent.ie] , Kelly, Ciara Doctor's orders: We still haven't beaten demon drink. (10 Aug 2014)

Dublin city crime blamed on drug treatment centre.

[Independent.ie] , Cusack, Jim and O'Connor, Wayne Dublin city crime blamed on drug treatment centre. (10 Aug 2014)

UK does not 'park' its heroin addicts on methadone.

[Independent.ie] UK does not 'park' its heroin addicts on methadone. (10 Aug 2014)

Half of employees have been drunk at work.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Cionnaith, Fiachra Half of employees have been drunk at work. (08 Aug 2014)

Short versions of death certs ‘won’t hide’ difficult realities.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Cionnaith, Fiachra Short versions of death certs ‘won’t hide’ difficult realities. (08 Aug 2014)

Drink-driving prosecutions down 60% since 2006.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Drink-driving prosecutions down 60% since 2006. (07 Aug 2014)

PHE: Standardised packaging can save lives and boost local economies.

[Public Health England] PHE: Standardised packaging can save lives and boost local economies. (06 Aug 2014)

Stores fail to abide by code on alcohol.

[Irish Examiner] , McCarthaigh, Sean Stores fail to abide by code on alcohol. (05 Aug 2014)

Dublin drug treatment centre pilots scheme for rural clients.

[Irish Examiner] , Baker, Noel Dublin drug treatment centre pilots scheme for rural clients. (04 Aug 2014)

Have you been affected by gambling?

[thejournal.ie] Barry, Aoife Have you been affected by gambling? (02 Aug 2014)

Harmful drinkers would be affected 200 times more than low risk drinkers if a Minimum Unit Price was introduced.

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Harmful drinkers would be affected 200 times more than low risk drinkers if a Minimum Unit Price was introduced. (01 Aug 2014)

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