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Evidence for public health on novel psychoactive substance use: a mixed-methods study.
Higgins, Kathryn and O Neill, Nina and O'Hara, Leeanne and Jordan, Julie-Ann and McCann, Mark and O'Neill, Tara and Clarke, Mike and O'Neill, Tony and Campbell, Anne . (2019) Evidence for public health on novel psychoactive substance use: a mixed-methods study. Public Health Research, 7 (14) https://doi.org/10.3310/phr07140
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Prevention of drug-related deaths.
European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction. [EMCDDA] (2019) Prevention of drug-related deaths. Lisbon: EMCDDA.
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ): drug overdose deaths in Europe.
European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction. [EMCDDA] (2019) Frequently asked questions (FAQ): drug overdose deaths in Europe. Lisbon: EMCDDA.
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Drug-related deaths and mortality in Europe: update from the EMCDDA expert network.
European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction. [EMCDDA] (2019) Drug-related deaths and mortality in Europe: update from the EMCDDA expert network. Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union. 28 p.
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Controlling drug users: forms of power and behavioural regulation in drug treatment services.
Bacon, Matthew and Seddon, Toby . (2019) Controlling drug users: forms of power and behavioural regulation in drug treatment services. The British Journal of Criminology (azz055) https://doi.org/10.1093/bjc/azz055
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Interventions to increase adherence to medications for tobacco dependence.
Hollands, Gareth J and Naughton, Felix and Farley, Amanda and Lindson, Nicola and Aveyard, Paul [The Cochrane Library] . (2019) Interventions to increase adherence to medications for tobacco dependence. Wiley. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (8) Art. no.: CD009164. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD009164.pub3
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Cannabis: a field in flux.
(2019) Cannabis: a field in flux. Nature Outlook, 572 (S1) doi: 10.1038/d41586-019-02523-6
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Joining the Dots. Linking pathways to hepatitis C diagnosis and treatment.
Morley, Katherine and Finch, Emily and Cunniffe, Dee . (2019) Joining the Dots. Linking pathways to hepatitis C diagnosis and treatment. London Joint Working Group on Substance Use and Hepatitis C. 25 p.
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Take-home naloxone.
European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction. (2019) Take-home naloxone. Lisbon: EMCDDA.
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The future of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids.
Pardo, Bryce and Jirka, Taylor and Caulkins, Jonathan P and Kilmer, Beau and Reuter, Peter and Stein, Bradley D . (2019) The future of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids. Santa Monica: RAND Corporation. 265 p.
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Adjustment disorder and suicidal behaviours presenting in the general medical setting: a systematic review.
Fegan, Joanne and Doherty, Anne M . (2019) Adjustment disorder and suicidal behaviours presenting in the general medical setting: a systematic review. MDPI. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16 (16)
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Effect modification of the association between total cigarette smoking and ALS risk by intensity, duration and time-since-quitting: Euro-MOTOR.

Peters, Susan et al (2019) Effect modification of the association between total cigarette smoking and ALS risk by intensity, duration and time-since-quitting: Euro-MOTOR. BMJ Publishing. Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry, Early online
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A comparison of opioids and benzodiazepines dispensing in Australia.
Islam, M. Mofizul and Wollersheim, Dennis . (2019) A comparison of opioids and benzodiazepines dispensing in Australia. PLoS ONE, 14 (8) https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0221438
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Coexisting severe mental illness and substance misuse.
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. [NICE] (2019) Coexisting severe mental illness and substance misuse. London: NICE. (Quality standard QS188)
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Impact of opioid dose reduction and risk mitigation initiatives on chronic opioid therapy patients at higher risk for opioid-related adverse outcomes.
Thakral, Manu and Walker, Rod L and Saunders, Kathleen and Shortreed, Susan M and Dublin, Sascha and Parchman, Michael and Hansen, Ryan N and Ludman, Evette and Sherman, Karen J and Von Korff, Michael . (2018) Impact of opioid dose reduction and risk mitigation initiatives on chronic opioid therapy patients at higher risk for opioid-related adverse outcomes. Pain Medicine, 19 (12) https://doi.org/10.1093/pm/pnx293
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Global prison trends 2019 report.
Penal Reform International. (2019) Global prison trends 2019 report. London: Penal Reform International and Thailand Institute of Justice. 68 p.
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Biddable youth. Sports and esports gambling advertising on twitter: appeal to children, young & vulnerable people.
Smith, Josh and Rossi, Raffaelo and Jones, Elliot and Inskip, Chris . (2019) Biddable youth. Sports and esports gambling advertising on twitter: appeal to children, young & vulnerable people. University of Bristol. 54 p.
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Clinical and cost-effectiveness of contingency management for cannabis use in early psychosis: the CIRCLE randomised clinical trial.

Sheridan Rains, Luke et al [Biomed Central] . (2019) Clinical and cost-effectiveness of contingency management for cannabis use in early psychosis: the CIRCLE randomised clinical trial. BMC Medicine, 17 (161)
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Trends report. Underage drinking.
International Alliance for Responsible Dinking. (2019) Trends report. Underage drinking. Washingon: International Alliance for Responsible Drinking. 10 p.
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Rapid evidence review: The relationship between alcohol and mental health problems.
Campbell, Anne and Forbes, Trisha and McLaughlin, Aisling and Davidson, Gavin and Butler, Michelle and Blair, Carolyn and Menabney, Norma and McKeaveney, Clare [Alcohol Change UK] . (2019) Rapid evidence review: The relationship between alcohol and mental health problems. London: Alcohol Change UK. 52 p.
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Enhancing a brief online intervention to reduce alcohol consumption.
Norman, Paul and Webb, Thomas and Millings, Abigail and Pechey, Laura [Alcohol Change UK] . (2019) Enhancing a brief online intervention to reduce alcohol consumption. London: Alcohol Change UK. 27 p.
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Rapid evidence review. Dual diagnosis, double stigma: a rapid review of experiences of living with alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD)
Schölin, Lisa and Rhynas, Sarah and Holloway, Aisha and Jepson, Ruth . (2019) Rapid evidence review. Dual diagnosis, double stigma: a rapid review of experiences of living with alcohol-related brain damage (ARBD). London: Alcohol Change UK. 29 p.
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Rapid evidence review: The role of alcohol in contributing to violence in intimate partner relationships.
Jones, Lisa and Grey, Hannah and Butler, Nadia and Quigg, Zara and Sumnall, Harry [Alcohol Change UK] . (2019) Rapid evidence review: The role of alcohol in contributing to violence in intimate partner relationships. London: Alcohol Concern. 55 p.
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Prevention and alcohol-harm.
Bunn, Kieran . (2019) Prevention and alcohol-harm. Alcohol Health Allance UK. AHA Blog
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Alcohol interventions in secondary and further education.
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. (2019) Alcohol interventions in secondary and further education. London: NICE. 28 p.
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Fatal and serious (KSI) road traffic collisions caused by drink driving, Northern Ireland 2013-2017.
Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency. (2019) Fatal and serious (KSI) road traffic collisions caused by drink driving, Northern Ireland 2013-2017. Belfast: Department for Infrastructure.
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Principles for engaging with industry stakeholders.
Public Health England. (2019) Principles for engaging with industry stakeholders. London: Public Health England.
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The enduring effects of parental alcohol, tobacco, and drug use on child well-being: a multilevel meta-analysis.
Kuppens, Sofie and Moore, Simon C and Gross, Vanessa and Lowthian, Emily and Siddaway, Andy P . (2019) The enduring effects of parental alcohol, tobacco, and drug use on child well-being: a multilevel meta-analysis. Development and Psychopathology, Early online
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Barriers to accessing cannabis-based products for medicinal use on NHS prescription: findings and recommendations.
NHS England and NHS Improvement. (2019) Barriers to accessing cannabis-based products for medicinal use on NHS prescription: findings and recommendations. London: NHS England. 20 p. Gateway reference: 000842
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Prison: the facts.
Prison Reform Trust. (2019) Prison: the facts. London: Prison Reform Trust. 16 p.
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Current advances in gambling research conference.
[SSA] (2019) Current advances in gambling research conference. London: Society for the Study of Addiction.
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Alcohol industry fingerprints: analysis of modifications to the national alcohol strategy.
Foundation for Alcohol Research & Education. (2019) Alcohol industry fingerprints: analysis of modifications to the national alcohol strategy. ACT: FARE. 14 p.
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Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) evaluation: compliance (licensing) study.
Dickie, Esther and Mellor, R and Myers, F and Beeston, C . (2019) Minimum Unit Pricing (MUP) evaluation: compliance (licensing) study. Edinburgh: NHS Scotland. 88 p.
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‘S’-shaped curve: modelling trends in smoking prevalence, uptake and cessation in Great Britain from 1973 to 2016.
Beard, Emma and West, Robert and Jarvis, Martin and Michie, Susan and Brown, Jamie . (2019) ‘S’-shaped curve: modelling trends in smoking prevalence, uptake and cessation in Great Britain from 1973 to 2016. Thorax, Early online doi: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2018-212740
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Justice involvement patterns, overdose experiences, and naloxone knowledge among men and women in criminal justice diversion addiction treatment.
Gicquelais, Rachel E and Mezuk, Briana and Foxman, Betsy and Thomas, Laura and Bohnert, Amy S B [Biomed Central] . (2019) Justice involvement patterns, overdose experiences, and naloxone knowledge among men and women in criminal justice diversion addiction treatment. Harm Reduction Journal, 16 (1)
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Women in addiction.
[SSA] (2019) Women in addiction. London: Society for the Study of Addiction.
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Take-home Naloxone for the emergency interim management of opioid overdose: the public health application of an emergency medicine.
Strang, John and McDonald, Rebecca and Campbell, Gabrielle and Degenhardt, Louisa and Nielsen, Suzanne and Ritter, Alison and Dale, Ola . (2019) Take-home Naloxone for the emergency interim management of opioid overdose: the public health application of an emergency medicine. ADIS Press. Drugs, Early online doi: 10.1007/s40265-019-01154-5
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Pregnant smokers' experiences and opinions of techniques aimed to address barriers and facilitators to smoking cessation: a qualitative study.
Fergie, Libby and Coleman, Tim and Ussher, Michael and Cooper, Sue and Campbell, Katarzyna A . (2019) Pregnant smokers' experiences and opinions of techniques aimed to address barriers and facilitators to smoking cessation: a qualitative study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 16 (15)
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Effects of e-cigarettes versus nicotine replacement therapy on short-term smoking abstinence when delivered at a community pharmacy.
Cox, Sharon and Dawkins, Lynne and Doshi, Jay and Cameron, James . (2019) Effects of e-cigarettes versus nicotine replacement therapy on short-term smoking abstinence when delivered at a community pharmacy. Addictive Behaviors Reports, 10 (100202)
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Toxicity classification of e-cigarette flavouring compounds based on European Union regulation: analysis of findings from a recent study.
Farsalinos, Konstantinos and Lagoumintzis, George [Biomed Central] . (2019) Toxicity classification of e-cigarette flavouring compounds based on European Union regulation: analysis of findings from a recent study. Harm Reduction Journal, 16 (1)
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Recall and awareness of gambling advertising and sponsorship in sport in the UK: a study of young people and adults.
Djohari, Natalie and Weston, Gavin and Cassidy, Rebecca and Wemyss, Martyn and Thomas, Samantha [Biomed Central] . (2019) Recall and awareness of gambling advertising and sponsorship in sport in the UK: a study of young people and adults. Harm Reduction Journal, 16 (1)
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Here's how Iceland radically cut teenage drug use.
Mosaic Science. (2018) Here's how Iceland radically cut teenage drug use. World Economic Forum
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