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Welcome to the February 2013 edition of the NDC Newsletter. This newsletter is a monthly electronic digest of Irish drug and alcohol news, publications and Dail debates. For the latest news and research, visit the NDC website www.drugsandalcohol.ie, Ireland's comprehensive drug and alcohol research repository, or follow us on Twitter
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| PUBLICATIONS |
01 Mar, 13
Drug policy profiles — Ireland.
European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction. (2013) Drug policy profiles — Ireland. Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg.
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28 Feb, 13
Trends of heroin use and heroin injection epidemics in Europe: findings from the EMCDDA treatment demand indicator (TDI).
Barrio, Gregorio and Montanari, Linda and Bravo, Maria and Guarita, Bruno and de La Fuente, Luis and Pulido, Jose and Vicente, Julian (2013) Trends of heroin use and heroin injection epidemics in Europe: findings from the EMCDDA treatment demand indicator (TDI). Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, Early online . pp. 1-12.
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28 Feb, 13
The burden of liver disease in Europe. A review of available epidemiological data.
Blachier, Martin and Leleu, Henri and Peck-Radosavljevic, Markus and Valla, Dominique-Charles and Roudot-Thoraval, Francois (2013) The burden of liver disease in Europe. A review of available epidemiological data. European Association for the Study of the Liver, Geneva.
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26 Feb, 13
Tobacco control country profiles: Ireland
World Health Organization. (2013) Tobacco control country profiles: Ireland. World Health Organization, Geneva.
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22 Feb, 13
Sláinte agus Tiomáint medical fitness to drive guidelines
Road Safety Authority. (2013) Sláinte agus Tiomáint medical fitness to drive guidelines. Road Safety Authority, Dublin.
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22 Feb, 13
Homelessness policy statement.
Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government. (2013) Homelessness policy statement. Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government, Dublin.
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22 Feb, 13
Prayer book for those affected by addiction.
Irish Catholics Bisops Conferance. (2013) Prayer book for those affected by addiction. Irish Catholics Bishops Conference, Maynooth.
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22 Feb, 13
Galway City strategy to prevent and reduce alcohol-related harm 2013-2017.
Galway alcohol strategy, Galway health cities forum. (2013) Galway City strategy to prevent and reduce alcohol-related harm 2013-2017. Galway alcohol strategy, Galway health cities forum, Galway.
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21 Feb, 13
Psychotropic medications and the transition into care: a national data linkage study.
Maguire, Aideen and Hughes, Carmel M. and Cardwell, Chris and O'Reilly, Dermot (2013) Psychotropic medications and the transition into care: a national data linkage study. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 61 . pp. 215-221.
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20 Feb, 13
Report card 2013.
Children's Rights Alliance. (2013) Report card 2013. Children's Rights Alliance, Dublin.
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20 Feb, 13
Screening of stimulants including designer drugs in urine using a liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry system.
O'Byrne, Paul and Kavanagh, Pierce and McNamara, Sinead and Stokes, Siobhan (2013) Screening of stimulants including designer drugs in urine using a liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry system. Journal of Analytical Toxicology, 37 (2). pp. 64-73.
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19 Feb, 13
A multi-center, randomized controlled trial of a group psychological intervention for psychosis with comorbid cannabis dependence over the early course of illness.
Madigan, Kevin and Brennan, Daria and Lawlor, Elizabeth and Turner, Niall and Kinsella, Anthony and O'Connor, John J and Russel, Vincent and Waddington, John L and O'Callaghan, Eadbhard (2013) A multi-center, randomized controlled trial of a group psychological intervention for psychosis with comorbid cannabis dependence over the early course of illness. Schizophrenia Research, 143 . pp. 138-142.
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19 Feb, 13
Activity of acute public hospitals in Ireland annual report 2011.
Health Research and Information Division, Economic and Social Research Institute. (2012) Activity of acute public hospitals in Ireland annual report 2011. Economic and Social Research Institute, Dublin.
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15 Feb, 13
Peer injecting: implications for injecting order and blood-borne viruses among men and women who inject heroin.
McElrath, Karen and Harris, Julie (2013) Peer injecting: implications for injecting order and blood-borne viruses among men and women who inject heroin. Journal of Substance Use, 18 (1). pp. 31-45.
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14 Feb, 13
The impact of the European Crisis. A study of the impact of the crisis and austerity on people, with a special focus on Greece, Ireland, Italy, Portugal and Spain.
Leahy, Ann and Healy, Sean and Murphy, Michelle (2013) The impact of the European Crisis. A study of the impact of the crisis and austerity on people, with a special focus on Greece, Ireland, Italy, Portugal and Spain. Caritas Europa.
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14 Feb, 13
Irish Sports Council anti-doping testing 2012.
Irish Sports Council. (2013) Irish Sports Council anti-doping testing 2012. Irish Sports Council, Dublin.
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13 Feb, 13
Mortality among people who inject drugs: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Mathers, Dr Bradley M and Degenhardt, Louisa and Bucello, Chiara and Lemon, James and Wiessing, Lucas and Hickman, Mathew (2013) Mortality among people who inject drugs: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 91 . pp. 102-123.
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06 Feb, 13
Report on changes in lifestyle can prevent approximately one third of cancers. How does government and society respond to this challenge?
Seanad Public Consultation Committee. (2013) Report on changes in lifestyle can prevent approximately one third of cancers. How does government and society respond to this challenge? House of the Oireachtas, Dublin.
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05 Feb, 13
EMCDDA–Europol Joint Report on a new psychoactive substance: 5-(2-aminopropyl)indole.
European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction, Europol. (2013) EMCDDA–Europol Joint Report on a new psychoactive substance: 5-(2-aminopropyl)indole. EMCDDA–Europol , Luxembourg.
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05 Feb, 13
Drug-related deaths and deaths among drug users in Ireland: 2010 figures from the National Drug-Related Deaths Index.
Health Research Board. (2013) Drug-related deaths and deaths among drug users in Ireland: 2010 figures from the National Drug-Related Deaths Index. Health Research Board, Dublin.
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04 Feb, 13
Analysis of episodes of involuntary re-admission in Ireland (2007-2010).
Cunningham, Gerry (2012) Analysis of episodes of involuntary re-admission in Ireland (2007-2010). Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine, 29 (3). pp. 180-184.
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01 Feb, 13
Statistical yearbook of Ireland 2012.
Central Statistics Office. (2012) Statistical yearbook of Ireland 2012. Government of Ireland, Dublin.
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| NEWS |
Watchdog set to inspect children and family services.
[Irish Examiner] , Baker, Noel Watchdog set to inspect children and family services. (26 Feb 2013)
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'Mind Your Head' DVD - A new resource for exploring mental health issues with young people.
[Health Service Executive] 'Mind Your Head' DVD - A new resource for exploring mental health issues with young people. (25 Feb 2013)
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Consistent sentencing.
[Irish Times] Consistent sentencing. (25 Feb 2013)
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Prison documentary series reveals shocking scale of violence.
[Irish Examiner] , Kelleher, Lynne Prison documentary series reveals shocking scale of violence. (25 Feb 2013)
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Letter: Varadkar letting the side down on sponsorship.
[Independent.ie] Letter: Varadkar letting the side down on sponsorship. (22 Feb 2013)
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Minister's comments on alcohol marketing welcomed.
[Irish Times] , McGarry, Patsy Minister's comments on alcohol marketing welcomed. (22 Feb 2013)
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‘Pay clubs to drop drinks sponsorship’.
[Irish Examiner] , Regan, Mary ‘Pay clubs to drop drinks sponsorship’. (21 Feb 2013)
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Alcohol tests still not carried on all drivers in fatal, serious crashes.
[Irish Times] , Labanyi, David Alcohol tests still not carried on all drivers in fatal, serious crashes. (20 Feb 2013)
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Cabinet to sign off on delayed alcohol strategy.
[Independent.ie] , MacCartaigh, Sean Cabinet to sign off on delayed alcohol strategy. (20 Feb 2013)
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Minister white launches “let’s talk about drugs” national media awards 2013.
[Department of Health] Minister white launches “let’s talk about drugs” national media awards 2013. (19 Feb 2013)
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It's hard to dig out of a 'K-Hole'.
[Irish Times] , Holden, John It's hard to dig out of a 'K-Hole'. (19 Feb 2013)
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Is it time to hit food and alcohol intake?
[Irish Times] , Boyd, Brian Is it time to hit food and alcohol intake? (19 Feb 2013)
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National Alcohol Awareness Week 18 to 22 March 2013.
[Alcohol Forum] National Alcohol Awareness Week 18 to 22 March 2013. (18 Feb 2013)
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Elton John's charity helps addicts avoid HIV risk.
[Independent.ie] Elton John's charity helps addicts avoid HIV risk. (18 Feb 2013)
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Pilot project aims to help addicts.
[Irish Examiner] , O'Riordan, Sean Pilot project aims to help addicts. (15 Feb 2013)
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No schools testing likely in foreseeable future.
[Irish Times] , Cummiskey, Gavin No schools testing likely in foreseeable future. (14 Feb 2013)
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Dope testing chief insists GAA must stay vigilant over drugs threat.
[Independent.ie] , Foley, Cliona Dope testing chief insists GAA must stay vigilant over drugs threat. (14 Feb 2013)
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Minister Fitzgerald announces €500,000 funding for Youth Cafés.
[Department of Children and Youth Affairs] Minister Fitzgerald announces €500,000 funding for Youth Cafés. (13 Feb 2013)
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Statistics on deaths among drug users published.
[Irish Medical Times] , Mudiwa, Lloyd Statistics on deaths among drug users published. (12 Feb 2013)
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Imprisoned gang leader convicted of drug charges.
[RTE News] Imprisoned gang leader convicted of drug charges. (12 Feb 2013)
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Chief Justice Denham favours alternatives to prison.
[Irish Independent] , McQuinn, Cormac Chief Justice Denham favours alternatives to prison. (12 Feb 2013)
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Drugs, alcohol cause of rise in hospital trolley use, says HSE.
[Irish Times] , Cullen, Paul Drugs, alcohol cause of rise in hospital trolley use, says HSE. (08 Feb 2013)
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Decrease in the number of drug-related deaths - latest HRB figures.
[Health Research Board] Decrease in the number of drug-related deaths - latest HRB figures. (05 Feb 2013)
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Help for families intimidated by dealers.
[Irish Examiner] , O'Keefe, Cormac Help for families intimidated by dealers. (05 Feb 2013)
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Drug task forces face financial criticism.
[Irish Times] , Hilliard, Mark Drug task forces face financial criticism. (02 Feb 2013)
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Mental health guidelines for schools ‘need backup’.
[Irish Examiner] , Murray, Niall Mental health guidelines for schools ‘need backup’. (01 Feb 2013)
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Cocaine can kill, warns hospital consultant.
[Irish Examiner] Cocaine can kill, warns hospital consultant. (01 Feb 2013)
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| DAIL DEBATES |
Recent Dail debates
Click here for recent drug and alcohol discussions from the Dail, Seanad, and Committees.
Some key Oireachtas debates in February
Tobacco
Dail Eireann debate. Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages. (28 Feb 2013)
Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 266 - Tobacco control measures [10461/13]. (27 Feb 2013)
Joint Committee on Health and Children debate. Scrutiny of EU legislative proposals [Manufacture, presentation and sale of tobacco]. (21 Feb 2013)
Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 634 - Tobacco control measures [6687/13]. (12 Feb 2013)
Dail Eireann debate. Written answers 630 & 632 - Tobacco control measures [6651/13, 6672/13]. (12 Feb 2013)
Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 75 - Illicit trade in tobacco [6314/13]. (06 Feb 2013)
Dail Eireann debate. Written answers 234, 286, 287, 288 - Tobacco control measures [5921/13; 5917/13; 5918/13; 5919/13]. (05 Feb 2013)
Drugs and alcohol
Dail Eireann debate. Written answers 743 & 744 - Road Traffic Legislation [10131/13, 10133/13]. (26 Feb 2013)
Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 224 - Drug treatment programmes [9292/13]. (21 Feb 2013)
Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 260 - Drug treatment programmes [9491/13]. (21 Feb 2013)
Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 589 – Drug seizures [8822/13]. (19 Feb 2013)
Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 650 - National Drugs Strategy [8219/13]. (19 Feb 2013)
Dail Eireann debate. Written answers 112, 129, 156, 176, 792 - Alcohol advertising [8498/13, 8586/13, 8550/13, 8536/13, 8728/13]. (19 Feb 2013)
Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 312 - Alcohol pricing [7766/13]. (14 Feb 2013)
Dail Eireann debate. Suicide prevention. (13 Feb 2013)
Dail Eireann debate. Written answer - Road safety [7691/13]. (13 Feb 2013)
Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 20 - Underage drinking [7346/13]. (13 Feb 2013)
Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 394 - Community Employment Scheme numbers [7189/13]. (12 Feb 2013)
Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 130 - Road safety statistics [6532/13]. (07 Feb 2013)
Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 20 - Prison accommodation [Drug treatment] [5651/13]. (06 Feb 2013)
All drug and alcohol Oireachtas debates
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