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Welcome to the March 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

31 Mar, 14
Trafficking for forced labour in cannabis production.

Migrant Rights Centre Ireland. (2014) Trafficking for forced labour in cannabis production. Migrant Rights Centre Ireland, Dublin.

28 Mar, 14
Emotional labour in harm-reduction practice in Ireland: An exploratory study.

Fabianowska, Joanna and Hanlon, Niall (2014) Emotional labour in harm-reduction practice in Ireland: An exploratory study. Irish Journal of Applied Social Studies, 13 (1). pp. 53-65.

28 Mar, 14
Garda recorded crime statistics 2008-2012.

Central Statistics Office. (2014) Garda recorded crime statistics 2008-2012. Central Statistics Office, Cork.

28 Mar, 14
Presentation: Minimum alcohol price policies in action: a report from Canada.

Stockwell, Tim (2014) Presentation: Minimum alcohol price policies in action: a report from Canada. In: Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality debate - Public order offences from alcohol misuse perspective: discussion, 25 March 2014, Houses of the Oireachtas, Dublin.

28 Mar, 14
Understanding the development of minimum unit pricing of alcohol in Scotland: a qualitative study of the policy process.

Vittal Katikireddi, Srinivasa and Hilton, Shona and Bonell, Chris and Bond, Lyndal (2014) Understanding the development of minimum unit pricing of alcohol in Scotland: a qualitative study of the policy process. PLoS ONE, 9 (3).

28 Mar, 14
At home in prison? Women and the homelessness– incarceration nexus.

Mayock, Paula and Sheridan, Sarah (2014) At home in prison? Women and the homelessness– incarceration nexus. Irish Social Worker, 10 .

28 Mar, 14
Psychology and the penal system.

O'Mahony, Paul (2014) Psychology and the penal system. Working Notes, Issue 73: The Rights of Workers – Then and Now .

27 Mar, 14
National Drugs Strategy 2009-2016: progress report to end 2013.

Department of Health . (2014) National Drugs Strategy 2009-2016: progress report to end 2013. Department of Health, Dublin.

27 Mar, 14
Health Service management data report December 2013.

Health Service Executive. (2014) Health Service management data report December 2013. Health Service Executive, Dublin.

26 Mar, 14
What's the deal? Trends in Irish street-level heroin and cocaine 2010-2012.

Boyle, Michelle and Carroll, Lynn and Clarke, Karen and Clarke, Paula and Coyle, Hugh J and English, Henry and Goff, Miriam and Kane, Eugene and Killoran, Sarah and O'Connor, Kristen (2014) What's the deal? Trends in Irish street-level heroin and cocaine 2010-2012. Drug testing and analysis, early online .

26 Mar, 14
Thirty years of the Talbot Centre.

Roe, Liam and Cotter, Mary and Allison, Jackie and McCann, John and Tuite, Gillian and Carrick, Abigail (2014) Thirty years of the Talbot Centre. The Talbot Centre, Dublin.

25 Mar, 14
Evaluation report of the National Drugs Rehabilitation Framework pilot.

Barry, Joseph and Ivers, Jo-Hanna H. (2014) Evaluation report of the National Drugs Rehabilitation Framework pilot. Health Service Executive, Dublin.

25 Mar, 14
The illicit drug trade through South-Eastern Europe.

United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. (2014) The illicit drug trade through South-Eastern Europe. United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Vienna.

25 Mar, 14
The ebb and flow of attitudes and policies on alcohol in Ireland 2002-2010.

Hope, Ann (2014) The ebb and flow of attitudes and policies on alcohol in Ireland 2002-2010. Drug and alcohol review, early online .

24 Mar, 14
10th anniversary of the introduction of the workplace smoking ban is celebrated.

(2014) 10th anniversary of the introduction of the workplace smoking ban is celebrated. In: Celebrating 10 years of the Workplace Smoking Ban in Ireland, 24 March 2014, Royal College of Physicians, Dublin 2.

24 Mar, 14
Alcohol’s harm to others in Ireland.

Hope, Ann (2014) Alcohol’s harm to others in Ireland. Health Service Executive, Dublin.

21 Mar, 14
National action to address child intentional injury - 2014. Europe summary.

Mackay, M and Vincenten, J (2014) National action to address child intentional injury - 2014. Europe summary. European Child Safety Alliance, Birmingham.

21 Mar, 14
Library value and impact: taking the step from knowing it to showing it.

Dunne, Mary and Nelson, Mairea and Dillon, Lucy and Galvin, Brian (2013) Library value and impact: taking the step from knowing it to showing it. Library and Information Research, 37 (116).

20 Mar, 14
Health survey Northern Ireland – 2012/13.

The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency . (2014) Health survey Northern Ireland – 2012/13. Public Health Information & Research Branch, Belfast.

19 Mar, 14
Down in the wards: point prevalence of antidepressant and benzodiazepine use.

Keenan, Rosemarie and O'Hare, James (2014) Down in the wards: point prevalence of antidepressant and benzodiazepine use. Irish Medical Journal .

19 Mar, 14
A prospective cohort study of alcohol exposure in early and late pregnancy within an urban population in Ireland.

Murphy, Deirdre J and Dunney, Clare and Mullally, Aoife and Adnan, Nita and Fahey, Tom and Barry, Joe (2014) A prospective cohort study of alcohol exposure in early and late pregnancy within an urban population in Ireland. International journal of environmental research and public health, 11 (2). pp. 2049-2063.

18 Mar, 14
Regional drug strategies across the world.

Ballotta, Danilo (2014) Regional drug strategies across the world. Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg.

18 Mar, 14
Mephedrone-induced uvulitis.

Murphy, A and Haughey, R (2014) Mephedrone-induced uvulitis. Anaesthesia, 69 (2). pp. 189-190.

18 Mar, 14
Poly-tobacco use among adults in 44 countries during 2008-2012: evidence for an integrative and comprehensive approach in tobacco control.

Agaku, Israel T and Filippidis, Fillipos T and Vardavas, Constantine I and Odukoya, Oluwakemi O and Awopegba, Ayodeji J and Ayo-Yusuf, Olalekan A and Connolly, Gregory N. (2014) Poly-tobacco use among adults in 44 countries during 2008-2012: evidence for an integrative and comprehensive approach in tobacco control. Drug and Alcohol Dependence, Early online .

13 Mar, 14
Genetic pre-determinants of concurrent alcohol and opioid dependence: A critical review.

Martin, Marissa and Klimas, Jan and Dunne, Colum and O'Connor, William T and O'Dwyer, Patrick and Smyth, Bobby P. and Cullen, Walter (2013) Genetic pre-determinants of concurrent alcohol and opioid dependence: A critical review. OA alcohol, 1 (2). 18p..

12 Mar, 14
Barriers or bridges? Drug rehabilitation projects – the road to recovery.

Citywide. (2014) Barriers or bridges? Drug rehabilitation projects – the road to recovery. Citywide, Dublin.

11 Mar, 14
Socioeconomic and country variations in cross-border cigarette purchasing as tobacco tax avoidance strategy. Findings from the ITC Europe surveys.

Nagelhout, Gera E,.and Allwright, Shane, and Mons, Ute, and McNeill, Ann et al. (2014) Socioeconomic and country variations in cross-border cigarette purchasing as tobacco tax avoidance strategy. Findings from the ITC Europe surveys. Tobacco Control, 23 (Supplement 1). i30-i39.

11 Mar, 14
Novel approach to tackle alcohol problems.

Meagan, Geraldine (2014) Novel approach to tackle alcohol problems. Forum, 31 (3). p. 23.

11 Mar, 14
The Probation Service annual report 2013.

Probation Service. (2014) The Probation Service annual report 2013. Probation Service, Dublin.

11 Mar, 14
Alcohol Action Ireland seminar videos.

Campbell, Alastair and Bedford, Declan and White, Minister Alex (2014) Alcohol Action Ireland seminar videos. In: Campaigning for Change – Evidence-based solutions for alcohol harm., 3 March 2014, Royal Irish Academy, Dublin.

10 Mar, 14
Catalogue of national health and social care data collections.

Health Information and Quality Authority. (2014) Catalogue of national health and social care data collections. Health Information and Quality Authority, Cork.

07 Mar, 14
Demographic trends in suicide in the UK and Ireland 1980–2010.

Murphy, O C and Kelleher, Cecily and Malone, Kevin (2014) Demographic trends in suicide in the UK and Ireland 1980–2010. Irish Journal of Medical Science, Early online .

06 Mar, 14
Irish prison service annual report 2013.

Irish Prison Service. (2014) Irish prison service annual report 2013. Irish Prison Service, Longford.

06 Mar, 14
Joint Probation Service – Irish Prison Service strategy 2014 - 2016: an effective response to women who offend.

Probation Service, Irish Prison Service. (2014) Joint Probation Service – Irish Prison Service strategy 2014 - 2016: an effective response to women who offend. Probation Service and Irish Prison Service.

04 Mar, 14
Results of data gathered at a smoking cessation counselling stand in the Dublin Dental University Hospital on mouth cancer awareness Day 2012.

Waldron, C and Cronin, O and Guray, A and Hynes, A and McGovern, C and Ryan, M (2014) Results of data gathered at a smoking cessation counselling stand in the Dublin Dental University Hospital on mouth cancer awareness Day 2012. Journal of the Irish Dental Association, 59 (6). pp. 308-10.

27 Feb, 14
European questionnaire on drug use among prisoners (EQDP).

Montanari, Linda and Royuela, Luis and Rosa, Miriam and Vicente, Julian (2014) European questionnaire on drug use among prisoners (EQDP). Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg.

27 Feb, 14
Experience of crime: findings from the 2012/13 Northern Ireland crime survey.

Campbell, P. and Cadogan, G (2013) Experience of crime: findings from the 2012/13 Northern Ireland crime survey. Analytical Services Group, Department of Justice, Belfast.

NEWS

It's alcohol awareness week.

[Health Service Executive] It's alcohol awareness week. (31 Mar 2014)

Irish women urged to put the health and wellbeing of their children first by not drinking alcohol during pregnancy.

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Irish women urged to put the health and wellbeing of their children first by not drinking alcohol during pregnancy. (31 Mar 2014)

HSE plans blanket ban on e-cigarettes.

[Independent.ie] , Dillon, Fiona HSE plans blanket ban on e-cigarettes. (31 Mar 2014)

Liver disease is only one of nation's top five killers on increase.

[Independent.ie] , Riegel, Ralph Liver disease is only one of nation's top five killers on increase. (31 Mar 2014)

Minimum alcohol pricing ‘lowers crime’.

[Irish Examiner] , Ring, Evelyn Minimum alcohol pricing ‘lowers crime’. (31 Mar 2014)

Teens develop drink habits before college years.

[Irish Examiner] , Shanahan, Catherine Teens develop drink habits before college years. (31 Mar 2014)

Ireland sends more Asian people to jail for growing cannabis than Irish people.

[thejournal.ie] Ireland sends more Asian people to jail for growing cannabis than Irish people. (31 Mar 2014)

Ireland has the third highest illegal tobacco trade in Europe.

[thejournal.ie] Ireland has the third highest illegal tobacco trade in Europe. (30 Mar 2014)

20pc admit buying smuggled tobacco.

[Independent.ie] , Kelpie, Colm 20pc admit buying smuggled tobacco. (28 Mar 2014)

Emotional appeal by mother of Limerick schoolgirl at inquest.

[Limerick Leader] , Hurley, David Emotional appeal by mother of Limerick schoolgirl at inquest. (27 Mar 2014)

Consultant likens e-cigs to methadone.

[Irish Examiner] Consultant likens e-cigs to methadone. (27 Mar 2014)

[UK] Public approval for driving limits for 16 drugs.

[gov.uk] [UK] Public approval for driving limits for 16 drugs. (27 Mar 2014)

Youth organisation asks: ‘ Alcohol abusing youth or youth abusing alcohol?’

[Agriland] , Moran, Ciaran Youth organisation asks: ‘ Alcohol abusing youth or youth abusing alcohol?’. (25 Mar 2014)

Minimum pricing will lead to a reduction in alcohol-fuelled crime and save lives, Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality hears.

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Minimum pricing will lead to a reduction in alcohol-fuelled crime and save lives, Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality hears. (25 Mar 2014)

Minimum alcohol pricing will not cut intake, say consumers.

[Irish Examiner] Minimum alcohol pricing will not cut intake, say consumers. (25 Mar 2014)

How alcohol affects Ireland in 4 stark graphs.

[thejournal.ie] How alcohol affects Ireland in 4 stark graphs. (25 Mar 2014)

One life saved every day since ban on smoking began.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Cionnaith, Fiachra One life saved every day since ban on smoking began. (25 Mar 2014)

10th anniversary of the workplace smoking ban in Ireland - Statement by Dr James Reilly, T.D., Minister for Health.

[Department of Health] 10th anniversary of the workplace smoking ban in Ireland - Statement by Dr James Reilly, T.D., Minister for Health. (24 Mar 2014)

Colleges told to ban smoking on whole campus.

[Independent.ie] , O'Regan, Eilish Colleges told to ban smoking on whole campus. (24 Mar 2014)

New synthetic ecstasy tablet puts five in hospital.

[Irish Examiner] New synthetic ecstasy tablet puts five in hospital. (24 Mar 2014)

Call to end legislation delay banning smoking in cars.

[Irish Examiner] , Shanahan, Catherine Call to end legislation delay banning smoking in cars. (24 Mar 2014)

[Joint Statement] Tackling alcohol related harm requires better actions.

[EPHA] [Joint Statement] Tackling alcohol related harm requires better actions. (21 Mar 2014)

Addiction services review underway.

[Irish Medical News] , Cahill, Niamh Addiction services review underway. (21 Mar 2014)

European study shows Ireland among highest for child suicide rates.

[Irish Examiner] European study shows Ireland among highest for child suicide rates. (21 Mar 2014)

Employers could be held liable for drink-driving staff.

[Independent.ie] , O'Connor, Niall and Griffin, Sam Employers could be held liable for drink-driving staff. (21 Mar 2014)

Dealers target schools with drug sales at lunch breaks.

[Independent.ie] , O'Sullivan, Majella Dealers target schools with drug sales at lunch breaks. (21 Mar 2014)

Public health isn't a priority for profit-driven alcohol industry.

[Independent.ie] , Costello, Suzanne Public health isn't a priority for profit-driven alcohol industry. (21 Mar 2014)

Column: Legislation changes our drugs landscape – but it isn’t a complete solution.

[thejournal.ie] Column: Legislation changes our drugs landscape – but it isn’t a complete solution. (20 Mar 2014)

All but one cell occupied on St Patrick’s Day.

[thejournal.ie] All but one cell occupied on St Patrick’s Day. (18 Mar 2014)

Children at risk from poverty and drug abuse.

[Irish Times] , Duncan, Pamela Children at risk from poverty and drug abuse. (18 Mar 2014)

Gardai get tough on city drug pushers.

[Independent.ie] , Cusack, Jim Gardai get tough on city drug pushers. (16 Mar 2014)

Policies on alcohol should be fair and equal.

[Irish Medical Times] , Culliton, Gary Policies on alcohol should be fair and equal. (15 Mar 2014)

Packaging deal ‘may lead to 2% fall in smokers’.

[Irish Examiner] , Cahill, Ann Packaging deal ‘may lead to 2% fall in smokers’. (15 Mar 2014)

Marijuana tax yield may prove the final blow to war on drugs.

[Irish Times] , Johns, Chris Marijuana tax yield may prove the final blow to war on drugs. (14 Mar 2014)

Statement by Minister of State for Ireland at the Commission on Narcotic Drugs 2014.

[inef.ie] Statement by Minister of State for Ireland at the Commission on Narcotic Drugs 2014. (13 Mar 2014)

Alcohol Forum says alcohol is wreaking havoc on communities around Ireland.

[thejournal.ie] Alcohol Forum says alcohol is wreaking havoc on communities around Ireland. (13 Mar 2014)

One in 10 adolescents in NI self-harm.

[UTV news] One in 10 adolescents in NI self-harm. (13 Mar 2014)

Drug rehab centres hit by social welfare cuts.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Drug rehab centres hit by social welfare cuts. (12 Mar 2014)

New psychoactive substances: European Parliament committee backs Commission proposal.

[European Parliament] New psychoactive substances: European Parliament committee backs Commission proposal. (11 Mar 2014)

Two units of alcohol a week risks foetus.

[Irish Examiner] , Ring, Evelyn Two units of alcohol a week risks foetus. (11 Mar 2014)

'You don't hear of the boys in well-off areas being stopped'.

[Independent.ie] , Horan, Niamh 'You don't hear of the boys in well-off areas being stopped'. (09 Mar 2014)

Concerns raised over alcohol-energy drinks.

[Independent.ie] , Pickover, Ella Concerns raised over alcohol-energy drinks. (08 Mar 2014)

Words not enough – Davy gave players a reason to quit drugs.

[Independent.ie] , Fay, Liam Words not enough – Davy gave players a reason to quit drugs. (08 Mar 2014)

TD criticises hard-hitting UN attack on legalising cannabis.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac TD criticises hard-hitting UN attack on legalising cannabis. (06 Mar 2014)

Passive smoking causes ‘irreversible harm’ to kids.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Cionnaith, Fiachra Passive smoking causes ‘irreversible harm’ to kids. (05 Mar 2014)

Dangerous synthetic drugs hit the EU market.

[European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction] Dangerous synthetic drugs hit the EU market. (05 Mar 2014)

Cross-party TDs at least agree on one thing, the need to tackle alcohol abuse.

[thejournal.ie] Cross-party TDs at least agree on one thing, the need to tackle alcohol abuse. (04 Mar 2014)

That’s Men: Older people need to be vigilant about turning to alcohol.

[Irish Times] , O'Morain, Padraig That’s Men: Older people need to be vigilant about turning to alcohol. (04 Mar 2014)

E-cigs could 'renormalise' smoking.

[Irish Health] E-cigs could 'renormalise' smoking. (04 Mar 2014)

‘You never have to explain why you drink; you always have to explain why you don’t’.

[Irish Times] , Holmquist, Kate ‘You never have to explain why you drink; you always have to explain why you don’t’. (04 Mar 2014)

Drink prices could rise if Noonan approves off-licence proposal.

[Irish Examiner Breaking News] Drink prices could rise if Noonan approves off-licence proposal. (03 Mar 2014)

DAIL DEBATES

Recent Oireachtas debates

Drugs

Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 261, 262, 263 - Revenue commissioners resources [14029/14, 14041/14, 14042/14]. (25 Mar 2014)

Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 483 - Community employment schemes places [12925/14]. (25 Mar 2014)

Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 277 - Misuse of drugs [12721/14]. (13 Mar 2014)

Government's priorities for the year ahead: statements (resumed) (continued). (06 Mar 2014)

Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 90 - Community employment drug rehabilitation projects [10609/14]. (05 Mar 2014)

Dail Eireann. Topical issue debate - Community employment drug rehabilitation projects. (05 Mar 2014)

Alcohol

Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality debate - Public order offences from alcohol misuse perspective: discussion. (25 Mar 2014)

Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 278 - Alcohol sales legislation [12722/14]. (13 Mar 2014)

Joint Committee on Health and Children debate. Suicide in Ireland: discussion. (13 Mar 2014)

Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 302 - Alcohol sales [10868/14]. (04 Mar 2014)

Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 482 - Alcohol pricing [10867/14]. (04 Mar 2014)

Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 483 - Alcohol advertising [10869/14]. (04 Mar 2014)

Tobacco

Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 56 - Excise duties issues [Tobacco] [14674/14]. (27 Mar 2014)

Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 190 - Tobacco control measures [14229/14]. (26 Mar 2014)

Dail Eireann debate. Written answers 38, 39, 40 & 41 - Illicit trade in tobacco [14225/14, 14226/14, 14227/14 & 14228/14]. (26 Mar 2014)

Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 184 - Illicit trade in tobacco [13705/14]. (25 Mar 2014)

Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 44 - Illicit trade in tobacco [12479/14]. (13 Mar 2014)

Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 55 - International agreements [Tobacco] [12622/14]. (13 Mar 2014)

Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 416 - Illicit trade in tobacco [11843/14]. (11 Mar 2014)

Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 535 - Tobacco control measures [11803/14]. (11 Mar 2014)

Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 93 - Tobacco smuggling [11844/14]. (11 Mar 2014)

Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 177 - EU directives [Tobacco] [11061/14]. (05 Mar 2014)

Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 35 - Tobacco smuggling [10595/14]. (04 Mar 2014)

Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 35- Tobacco smuggling.[10595/14]. (04 Mar 2014)

Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 415 - Tobacco control measures [10518/14]. (04 Mar 2014)

Dail Eireann debate. Written answers 387, 388, 389 & 465 - Departmental reports [Tobacco] [10782/14, 10783/14, 10784/14, 10785/14]. (04 Mar 2014)

TOC of Journals

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

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