HRB National Drugs Library e-newsletter volume 22, issue 2

In this issue

Irish-related publications

Draft. National Drugs Strategy 2026-2029. An integrated, equitable and evidence-based response to drug and harmful alcohol use

(2026) Dublin: Department of Health

Exploring the views and experiences of frailty and resilience among people experiencing homelessness in Ireland: a qualitative study

Cronin, Thomas et al (2026) PLoS ONE, 21, (2). doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0343369

Exploring the impact of targeted exercise in women experiencing homelessness, addiction and mental health challenges: a mixed-methods feasibility study

Kennedy, Fiona et al (2026) BMJ Open, 16, (2). doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-103060

Semi-synthetic cannabinoids remain a potent concern in Ireland

Bond, Ben and Cannon, Mary (2026) Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine, Early online. pp. 1-2. doi.org/10.1017/ipm.2025.10154

Community perspectives on health needs and assets in underserved Dublin areas: a participatory qualitative study

Phillip, Eunice et al (2026) Health Promotion International, 41, (1). doi.org/10.1093/heapro/daaf232

An evaluation of a supervised playground service for children and families living in a disadvantaged area.

Hollywood, Eleanor et al (2026) Comprehensive Child and Adolescent Nursing, 49, (1), pp. 70-93. doi.org/10.1080/24694193.2026.2615476

Death investigation: the provision of an autopsy service in Ireland. Position statement.

Aalto, Laura et al (2026) Dublin: Royal College of Physicians of Ireland, Faculty of Pathology.

Support for alcohol policies and its association with knowledge of alcohol-related health consequences: findings from 5 EU countries

Kokole, Daša et al (2026) European Journal of Public Health, Early online. doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckag008

Geographical characteristics and other factors associated with alcohol-related fatal fires in Ireland 2014 – 2021

Doyle, Anne (2026) HRB Open Research, 9. doi.org/10.12688/hrbopenres.14341.1

Life event trajectories and suicidal ideation throughout adolescence: a prospective cohort study from Germany, France, Ireland, and the UK

Chen, Pei-Jung et al (2026) The Lancet. Psychiatry, 13, (3), pp. 190-199. doi.org/10.1016/s2215-0366(25)00359-1

The Daily Feed Ireland in 2026.

Trinity College Dublin. Healthy Trinity. (2026) Dublin: Trinity College Dublin

Urinary alcohol and ethyl glucuronide as a screening tool for alcohol use in pregnancy: a multicenter prospective study.

McCormick, Ciara A et al (2026) Acta Obstetricia et Gynecologica Scandinavica, Early online. doi.org/10.1111/aogs.70164

Drinking it in. How alcohol sports advertising influences child and youth consumption behaviour

(2026) Dublin: Alcohol Action Ireland

Protocol for a systematic review on the association between alcohol consumption and mental health outcomes.

(2025) Dublin: Health Information and Quality Authority

The alcohol licensing system in Northern Ireland: lessons learnt from a restrictive framework

Nicholls, James et al (2026) Drugs: Education Prevention and Policy, Early online. doi.org/10.1080/09687637.2026.2629271

Alcohol-specific deaths in Northern Ireland, 2024

(2026) Belfast: Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency

Agency and insecurities in (re)making a sense of home amidst later life homelessness: towards a conceptual framing

Walsh, Kieran and Carroll, Brídín (2026) Gerontologist, Early online. doi.org/10.1093/geront/gnag013

Personal recovery in substance use disorder: a 'best fit' framework synthesis systematic review

Long, Emer et al (2026) Community Mental Health Journal, Early online. doi.org/10.1007/s10597-025-01578-2

Time for a tobacco free future. Call for government action to end tobacco harm in Ireland

RCPI Clinical Advisory Group on Smoking and E-Cigarettes.(2026) Dublin: Royal College of Physicians of Ireland.

The new 'cool'? A qualitative study of e-cigarette perceptions and experience among Irish adolescents.

Evans, David S et al (2026) Tobacco Use Insights, 19. doi.org/10.1177/1179173X251398352

The real health podcast. Vaping: the health risks we’re only beginning to understand. [Audio]

Henry, Karl and Blake, Martina (2026) Dublin: Independent.ie.

Tipperary Town children and families services systems: mapping analysis

Goffe, Adeelia et al (2025) Dublin: TASC

The escalating burden of E-scooter-related injuries: a two-year comparative analysis

Ni Mhiochain de Grae, M et al (2026) Irish Medical Journal, 119, (2), p. 28

Mental health challenges in the Irish thoroughbred horse breeding industry: prevalence and associated risk factors.

McDonald, Claire et al (2026) Acta Psychologica, 264. doi.org/10.1016/j.actpsy.2026.106436

Growing Up in Ireland cohort ‘98 at Age 25: childhood influences on education and finances

(2026) Cork: Central Statistics Office

Left to their own devices: the virtually unprotected lives of kids in Ireland. Trends and usage report academic year 2023-2024

(2026) Dublin: CyberSafeKids

National Strategy for improving community safety. [Webpage]

(2026) Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration

Inspection report. Follow-up inspection: Cloverhill Prison, 9-11 December 2024

Office of the Inspector of Prisons. (2026) Dublin: Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration

Inspection report. Follow-up inspection: Mountjoy Prison, 28 April 2025 - 2 May 2025

Office of the Inspector of Prisons. (2026) Dublin: Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration

Review of recommendations from the Garda Síochána Inspectorate: inspection report on countering the threat of internal corruption

(2026) Dublin: Policing and Community Safety Authority

Provisional crime statistics year-end 2025

(2026) Dublin: An Garda Siochana

Probation re-offending statistics 2021

(2026) Cork: Central Statistics Office

An Garda Siochana public attitudes survey 2024

(2025) Dublin: An Garda Siochana.

Ana Liffey Drug Project annual report 2024

(2025) Dublin: Ana Liffey Drug Project

Finglas Cabra Drug and Alcohol Task Force CLG annual report 2024

(2025) Dublin: Finglas Cabra Local Drug & Alcohol Task Force

Finglas Addiction Support Team annual report 2024

(2025) Dublin: Finglas Addiction Support Team

Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission annual report 2024

(2025) Dublin: Irish Human Rights & Equality Commission

Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth annual report 2024

(2025) Dublin: Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth

Department of Defence and Defence Forces annual report 2024

(2025) Kildare: Department of Defence and Defence Forces

Department of Health annual report 2024

(2025) Dublin: Department of Health

Irish heart attack audit national report 2024

(2025) Dublin: National Office of Clinical Audit

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