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Welcome to the February 2016 edition of the library Newsletter. This is our monthly electronic digest of Irish drug, alcohol and tobacco publications, news and Dail debates.

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PUBLICATIONS

25 Feb, 16
Moving forward by changing the narrative on drug use.

Bingham, Tim (2016) Moving forward by changing the narrative on drug use. Tim Bingham Blog .

25 Feb, 16
Association between alcohol sports sponsorship and consumption: a systematic review.

Brown, Katherine (2016) Association between alcohol sports sponsorship and consumption: a systematic review. Alcohol and Alcoholism, Early online . (In Press)

23 Feb, 16
Alcohol consumption among university students in Ireland and the United Kingdom from 2002 to 2014: a systematic review.

Davoren, Martin P and Demant, Jakob and Shiely, Frances and Perry, Ivan J (2016) Alcohol consumption among university students in Ireland and the United Kingdom from 2002 to 2014: a systematic review. BMC public health, 16 (1). p. 173.

23 Feb, 16
The Greentown crime network: introducing Its cast of principal actors.

Redmond, Susan (2015) The Greentown crime network: introducing Its cast of principal actors. Irish Probation Journal, 12 . pp. 205-228.

23 Feb, 16
Creating a better future together. National Maternity Strategy 2016-2026.

Ireland. Department of Health. (2016) Creating a better future together. National Maternity Strategy 2016-2026. Department of Health, Dublin .

19 Feb, 16
Safe storage of methadone in the home. An Irish audit of the effectiveness of information provision in pharmacies.

Horan, John Aidan and Gooney, Martina and Van Hout, Marie Claire (2016) Safe storage of methadone in the home. An Irish audit of the effectiveness of information provision in pharmacies. Heroin Addiction and Related Clinical Problems, 18 (2). pp. 31-40.

18 Feb, 16
Correlation between tobacco control policies, consumption of rolled tobacco and e-cigarettes, and intention to quit conventional tobacco, in Europe.

Lidón-Moyano, Cristina and Martín-Sánchez, Juan Carlos and Saliba, Patrick and Graffelman, Jan and Martínez-Sánchez, Jose M (2016) Correlation between tobacco control policies, consumption of rolled tobacco and e-cigarettes, and intention to quit conventional tobacco, in Europe. Tobacco Control, Early online .

17 Feb, 16
A typology of alcohol consumption among young people – A narrative synthesis.

Davoren, Martin P and Cronin, Mary and Perry, Ivan J and Demant, Jakob and Shiely, Frances and O'Connor, Karl (2015) A typology of alcohol consumption among young people – A narrative synthesis. Addiction Research & Theory, Early online .

17 Feb, 16
Assessing elements of a family approach to reduce adolescent drinking frequency: parent-adolescent relationship, knowledge management, and keeping secrets.

McCann, Mark and Perra, Oliver and McLaughlin, Aisling and McCartan, Claire and Higgins, Kathryn (2016) Assessing elements of a family approach to reduce adolescent drinking frequency: parent-adolescent relationship, knowledge management, and keeping secrets. Addiction, Early online .

16 Feb, 16
Demanding money with menace: drug-related intimidation and community violence in Ireland.

Connolly, Johnny and Buckley, Lisa (2016) Demanding money with menace: drug-related intimidation and community violence in Ireland. Citywide Drugs Crisis Campaign, Dublin .

15 Feb, 16
United Kingdom drug situation: Focal Point annual report 2015.

Crawford, Catherine and Lombardo, Silvia and Thompson, Fay and Visintin, Cristina and Wright, Craig (2016) United Kingdom drug situation: Focal Point annual report 2015. United Kingdom Focal Point at Public Health England, London .

10 Feb, 16
Drugnet Ireland. Issue 56, Winter 2015.

Health Research Board. (2016) Drugnet Ireland. Issue 56, Winter 2015. , Issue 56, Winter 2015 .

08 Feb, 16
Harm experienced from the heavy drinking of family and friends in the general population: a comparative study of six northern European countries.

Ramstedt, Mats et al (2015) Harm experienced from the heavy drinking of family and friends in the general population: a comparative study of six northern European countries. Substance Abuse: Research and Treatment, 9 ((S2)). pp. 107-118.

05 Feb, 16
Social disparities in hazardous alcohol use: self-report bias may lead to incorrect estimates.

Devaux, Marion and Sassi, Franco (2016) Social disparities in hazardous alcohol use: self-report bias may lead to incorrect estimates. European Journal of Public Health, 26 (1). pp. 129-134.

05 Feb, 16
E-cigarettes: effective cessation tools or public health threat?

Clancy, L and Babineau, K (2016) E-cigarettes: effective cessation tools or public health threat? Quarterly Journal of Medicine, 109 (2). pp. 79-81.

05 Feb, 16
Co-occurrence of chronic disease lifestyle risk factors in middle-aged and older immigrants: A cross-sectional analysis of 264,102 Australians.

Sarich, Peter Eugene Andrew and Ding, Ding and Sitas, Freddie and Webber, Marianne Frances (2016) Co-occurrence of chronic disease lifestyle risk factors in middle-aged and older immigrants: A cross-sectional analysis of 264,102 Australians. Preventive Medicine, 81 . pp. 209-215.

04 Feb, 16
Health Protection Surveillance Centre annual epidemiological report 2014.

Health Protection Surveillance Centre. (2015) Health Protection Surveillance Centre annual epidemiological report 2014. Health Protection Surveillance Centre, Dublin .

02 Feb, 16
Potentially inappropriate prescribing in two populations with differing socio-economic profiles: a cross-sectional database study using the PROMPT criteria.

Cooper, Janine A et al (2016) Potentially inappropriate prescribing in two populations with differing socio-economic profiles: a cross-sectional database study using the PROMPT criteria. European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, Early online .

02 Feb, 16
Predictors of health of pre-registration nursing and midwifery students: findings from a cross-sectional survey.

Deasy, Christine and Coughlan, Barry and Pironom, Julie and Jourdan, Didier and Mannix-McNamara, Patricia (2016) Predictors of health of pre-registration nursing and midwifery students: findings from a cross-sectional survey. Nurse Education Today, 36 . pp. 427-433.

02 Feb, 16
How does the alcohol industry attempt to influence marketing regulations? A systematic review.

Savell, Emily and Fooks, Gary and Gilmore, Anna B (2016) How does the alcohol industry attempt to influence marketing regulations? A systematic review. Addiction, 111 (1). pp. 18-32.

01 Feb, 16
Ireland’s financial crisis and its influence on alcohol and drug issues.

Butler, Shane and Hope, Ann (2015) Ireland’s financial crisis and its influence on alcohol and drug issues. Nordic Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, 32 (6). pp. 623-628.

01 Feb, 16
Post-implementation review: tobacco plain packaging 2016.

Australia: Department of Health. (2016) Post-implementation review: tobacco plain packaging 2016. Australian Government. 58 p

01 Feb, 16
Verbal memory impairment in polydrug ecstasy users: a clinical perspective

Kuypers, Kim PC et al [PLOS One] (2016) Verbal memory impairment in polydrug ecstasy users: a clinical perspective. Public Library of Science. PLoS ONE

01 Feb, 16
Estimated effects of different alcohol taxation and price policies on health inequalities: a mathematical modelling study

Meier, Petra et al [PLOS One] (2016) Estimated effects of different alcohol taxation and price policies on health inequalities: a mathematical modelling study. Public Library of Science. PLoS ONE

01 Feb, 16
Life-skills based education for alcohol and drug prevention.

Mentor ADEPSIS. (2016) Life-skills based education for alcohol and drug prevention. Mentor ADEPSIS. 6 p

01 Feb, 16
Capacity building & change management. A guide for community services.

Carter, Meredith and Moreton, Jane [VAADA] (2016) Capacity building & change management. A guide for community services. Victorian Anti & Drug Association. 57 p.

01 Feb, 16
After the Drug Wars. Report of the LSE Expert Group on the Economics of Drug Policy

LSE Expert Group on the Economics of Drug Policy.(2016) After the Drug Wars. Report of the LSE Expert Group on the Economics of Drug Policy. London School of Economics. 140 p.

01 Feb, 16
Naloxone Project Ireland

[Video] Help not Harm. (2016) Naloxone Project Ireland

01 Feb, 16
The internet and drug markets.

European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction. (2016) The internet and drug markets. Publications Office of the European Union. 136 p. EMCDDA Insights 21

01 Feb, 16
What works in managing young people who offend? A summary of the international evidence

Adler, Joanna R et al [gov.uk] (2016) What works in managing young people who offend? A summary of the international evidence. London,Ministry of Justice. 78 p.

01 Feb, 16
Using research evidence: a practice guide.

Breckon, Jonathan and Roberts, Isobel (2016) Using research evidence: a practice guide. Nesta and Alliance for Useful Evidence. 58 p

01 Feb, 16
Impact of the reduction in heroin supply between 2010 and 2011.

Ahmad, Maryam and Richardson, Anna (2016) Impact of the reduction in heroin supply between 2010 and 2011. Home Office. 45 p.

01 Feb, 16
Mortality in schizophrenia and other psychoses: a 10-year follow-up of the ӔSOP first-episode cohort.

Reininghaus, Ulrich et al (2015) Mortality in schizophrenia and other psychoses: a 10-year follow-up of the ӔSOP first-episode cohort. Oxford. Schizophrenia Bulletin, 41 (3)

NEWS

15 ways to mind your heart.

[Independent.ie] , Notaro, Vicki 15 ways to mind your heart. (29 Feb 2016)

Young people urged to talk about drugs.

[irishhealth.com] , Condon, Deborah Young people urged to talk about drugs. (25 Feb 2016)

UK moves on alcohol to be evaluated.

[Irish Medical Times] , Culliton, Gary UK moves on alcohol to be evaluated. (24 Feb 2016)

Knowing your limits.

[Independent.ie] , Harris, Arlene Knowing your limits. (24 Feb 2016)

Just 3% of heroin in Ireland is seized, says UN.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Just 3% of heroin in Ireland is seized, says UN. (23 Feb 2016)

It might be a pain but drug testing enhances the GAA.

[Irish Examiner] , Shannon, Kieran It might be a pain but drug testing enhances the GAA. (23 Feb 2016)

Tender for development of MRDATF Drug & Alcohol Strategic Plan 2017 - 2020.

[Activelink] Tender for development of MRDATF Drug & Alcohol Strategic Plan 2017 - 2020. (23 Feb 2016)

Public consultation for the 2016 evaluation of the EU Drugs Strategy and Action Plan on Drugs.

[European Commission] Public consultation for the 2016 evaluation of the EU Drugs Strategy and Action Plan on Drugs. (23 Feb 2016)

Self-harming numbers spike in people detained in custody cells [Northern Ireland].

[The Irish News] , Young, David Self-harming numbers spike in people detained in custody cells [Northern Ireland]. (22 Feb 2016)

Suburban customers who fuel gang wars.

[Independent.ie] , Meaghar, John Suburban customers who fuel gang wars. (21 Feb 2016)

Decriminalisation: Are we ready to treat addiction as an illness?

[Irish Times] , Cahill, Jack Decriminalisation: Are we ready to treat addiction as an illness? (20 Feb 2016)

Gangland violence: inner city ‘in fear’ after terror return.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Gangland violence: inner city ‘in fear’ after terror return. (19 Feb 2016)

Alcohol is a factor in one third of deaths on Irish roads.

Alcohol Action Ireland. [Alcohol Action Ireland] Alcohol is a factor in one third of deaths on Irish roads. (18 Feb 2016)

Gangland violence: Top-level intervention ‘can halt feud’.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Gangland violence: Top-level intervention ‘can halt feud’. (17 Feb 2016)

Campaigner calls for mini-Cab to target drug dealers.

[Irish Times] , Holland, Kitty Campaigner calls for mini-Cab to target drug dealers. (17 Feb 2016)

As many as 30 lives a month are saved because of the injection centre this woman co-founded.

[thejournal.ie] , Sheils McNamee, Michael As many as 30 lives a month are saved because of the injection centre this woman co-founded. (17 Feb 2016)

Majority of drug users do not report attacks - report.

[RTE News] Majority of drug users do not report attacks - report. (16 Feb 2016)

The State requires new powers to seize the gangs' money.

[Independent.ie] , O'Callaghan, Jim The State requires new powers to seize the gangs' money. (16 Feb 2016)

Medical Matters: HSE sets the right tone on risks of alcohol consumption.

[Irish Times] , Houston, Muiris Medical Matters: HSE sets the right tone on risks of alcohol consumption. (16 Feb 2016)

Health on the streets: crucial care for people without homes.

[Irish Times] , D'Arcy, Ciaran Health on the streets: crucial care for people without homes. (16 Feb 2016)

Spotted these odd-looking bins in Dublin and wondered what they’re for?

[thejournal.ie] , Brophy, Daragh Spotted these odd-looking bins in Dublin and wondered what they’re for? (13 Feb 2016)

'Almost any illegal drug available online'

[Irish Examiner] , Cahill, Ann 'Almost any illegal drug available online'. (12 Feb 2016)

Gang leaders thrive thanks to global nature of organised crime.

[Irish Times] , Lally, Conor and Gleeson, Colin Gang leaders thrive thanks to global nature of organised crime. (11 Feb 2016)

‘People are doing extremely well without any income’: Call for mini-CAB to tackle smaller drug dealers.

[thejournal.ie] ‘People are doing extremely well without any income’: Call for mini-CAB to tackle smaller drug dealers. (10 Feb 2016)

EU keeps tobacco lobbying in the shadows.

[Irish Examiner] , Cahill, Ann EU keeps tobacco lobbying in the shadows. (10 Feb 2016)

Drugs.ie ‘Let’s Talk About Drugs’ National youth media awards competition deadline extended until 31st March 2016.

[drugs.ie] Drugs.ie ‘Let’s Talk About Drugs’ National youth media awards competition deadline extended until 31st March 2016. (10 Feb 2016)

Cancer risk increased by drinking.

[Irish Medical Times] Cancer risk increased by drinking. (10 Feb 2016)

Carer grandparents feel taken for granted: study.

[Irish Examiner] , Shanahan, Catherine Carer grandparents feel taken for granted: study. (09 Feb 2016)

Public Health (Alcohol) Bill – Marketing.

Public Health (Alcohol) Bill – Marketing. (09 Feb 2016)

Ruling holds up 1,400 drink-drive prosecutions.

[Irish Examiner] , Giblin, Ruaidhrí Ruling holds up 1,400 drink-drive prosecutions. (05 Feb 2016)

EU court refers alcohol pricing law back to national court.

[Irish Times] , Murtagh, Aileen and Donnelly, Catherine EU court refers alcohol pricing law back to national court. (05 Feb 2016)

Heard the one about EU law and Irish minimum alcohol prices?

[Irish Times] , Barrett, Gavin Heard the one about EU law and Irish minimum alcohol prices? (05 Feb 2016)

Evidence provides robust support for smoking bans.

[Health Research Board] Evidence provides robust support for smoking bans. (04 Feb 2016)

HSE confirms 900 cases of cancer caused by alcohol annually.

[Health Service Executive] HSE confirms 900 cases of cancer caused by alcohol annually. (04 Feb 2016)

Heineken rapped for drinking comments.

[Irish Examiner] , Leogue, Joe Heineken rapped for drinking comments. (04 Feb 2016)

Drinkers urged to think about risks as alcohol-related deaths rocket. [UK]

[The Guardian] , Gayle, Damien Drinkers urged to think about risks as alcohol-related deaths rocket. [UK]. (03 Feb 2016)

Alcohol’s harm to others.

[Alcohol Action Ireland] Alcohol’s harm to others. (03 Feb 2016)

[Northern Ireland] New law prohibiting 'legal highs' hailed as milestone.

[Belfast Telegraph] [Northern Ireland] New law prohibiting 'legal highs' hailed as milestone. (02 Feb 2016)

Alcohol industry ‘misleads’ the public, says study.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Alcohol industry ‘misleads’ the public, says study. (02 Feb 2016)

‘Dramatic rise’ in drug-related deaths, says National Family Support Network.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac ‘Dramatic rise’ in drug-related deaths, says National Family Support Network. (02 Feb 2016)

Allocation of €2.7m from the Dormant Accounts Fund to support people with disabilities and for substance abuse prevention initiatives.

Allocation of €2.7m from the Dormant Accounts Fund to support people with disabilities and for substance abuse prevention initiatives. (02 Feb 2016)

Films showing smoking scenes should be rated to protect children from tobacco addiction.

[WHO] Films showing smoking scenes should be rated to protect children from tobacco addiction. (01 Feb 2016)

Public Health (Alcohol) Bill – Labelling.

Alcohol Action Ireland. Public Health (Alcohol) Bill – Labelling. (Feb 2016)

DAIL DEBATES

Oireachtas debates

Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 29 – Tax code [Tobacco] [4534/16]. (03 Feb 2016)

Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 293 - Misuse of drugs [3004/16]. [Z drugs] (02 Feb 2016)

Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 580 - Legislative measures [4130/16]. (02 Feb 2016)

Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 225 - Children in care [3669/16]. (28 Jan 2016)

Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 230 – Alcohol pricing [3681/16]. (28 Jan 2016)

Dail Eireann debate. Written answers 232, 233, 234 Tobacco control measures [3463/16, 3465/16 & 3464/16]. (28 Jan 2016)

Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 32 - Crime prevention [3017/16]. (27 Jan 2016)

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