HRB National Drugs Library e-newsletter volume 21, issue 4

In this issue

Irish-related publications

Prevalence of problematic opioid use in Ireland, 2020–2022

Hanrahan, Michael T et al (2025) Dublin: Health Research Board

Methadone in the madness: a case series and review of methadone management in hospital settings

Mullins, Cormac F et al (2025) Pain Management, 15, (4), pp. 191-198. doi.org/10.1080/17581869.2025.2479411

The mediating role of impulsivity on suicidal behaviour among higher education students with depression and substance abuse disorders.

McHugh, Rachel K et al (2025) Alcohol, 124. pp. 89-96. doi.org/10.1016/j.alcohol.2025.01.002

The impact of the home life environment and organised extracurricular activities on adolescent cannabis use: findings from the Irish Planet Youth Survey

Daly, Fionn P et al (2025) Public Health, 242. pp. 375-381. doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2025.03.013

‘It was the first step of so many good things’. Boxing clever Ballymun: facilitating supportive opportunities and environments (2012-2024).

Mahon, Daryl (2025) Dublin: Ballymun Local Drugs and Alcohol Task Force.

Prioritising research on marketing and consumption of No and Low (NoLo) alcoholic beverages in Ireland

Dumbili, Emeka W et al (2025) International Journal of Drug Policy, 139. doi.org/10.1016/j.drugpo.2025.104794

Gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men's experiences of intimate partner violence in four Celtic nations: a mixed-method study.

Maxwell, Steven et al (2025) Journal of Interpersonal Violence, Early online. doi.org/10.1177/08862605251331077

A quantitative study exploring and comparing key factors in medication management in the Irish healthcare setting

O'Donovan, Bernadine et al (2025) Health Expectations, 28, (2). doi.org/10.1111/hex.70256

"I just wouldn't like him to go through what i went through as a kid": a qualitative study on the mitigating effects of positive childhood experiences in mothers with a history of adverse childhood experiences in an Irish population

Tadjine, Lamia and Swords, Lorraine (2025) Community Mental Health Journal, 61, (3), pp. 492-501. doi.org/10.1007/s10597-024-01353-9

RCSI MyHealth Series 2024/25. Cannabis and young minds: what parents and families should know. [Video]

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. (2025) Dublin: RCSI.

Is big money distorting the global drug policy conversation?

Smyth, Bobby P (2025) Addiction, Early online. doi.org/10.1111/add.70059

Health-promoting interventions in prisons. An evidence review

Keane, Martin et al (2025) Dublin: Health Research Board

Acute mental healthcare in hospital emergency departments in Ireland: a national survey from the office of the Inspector of Mental Health Services.

(2025) Dublin: Mental Health Commission

People experiencing homelessness requiring psychiatric review in prison, a study of a male and female remand prison over 1 year period.

Gallagher, Margaret et al (2025) Irish Journal of Medical Science, Early online. doi.org/10.1007/s11845-025-03938-z

Mental illness and suicidality among Roma and traveller communities in the UK, Ireland, and other countries: a systematic review.

Dagli, Arav and Webb, Roger T (2025) BMC Psychiatry, 25, (1). doi.org/10.1186/s12888-025-06752-0

Irish drugs policy with Tony Duffin. [Video]

Drugs Unwrapped podcast. (2025) Barod.

The situation of young people in the European Union. EU youth report 2024

European Commission, European Education and Culture Executive Agency. (2025) Luxembourg: Publications Office of the European Union.

CEART podcast. Youth crime with Dr Sean Redmond. [Audio]

Redmond, Sean (2025)

Associations between ultra-processed food and drink consumption and biomarkers of chronic low-grade inflammation: exploring the mediating role of adiposity

Millar, Seán R (2025) European Journal of Nutrition, 64, (4). doi.org/10.1007/s00394-025-03666-1

Alcohol Action Ireland submission on Ireland’s next suicide reduction policy

(2025) Dublin: Alcohol Action Ireland

Seasonality of alcohol consumption and associated harms

(2025) Dublin: Alcohol Action Ireland

Alcohol and domestic, sexual & gender-based violence.

(2025) Dublin: Alcohol Action Ireland.

Policy briefing. The sale and marketing of zero alcohol drinks

(2025) Dublin: Alcohol Action Ireland

Briefing note. Research on public perceptions on sexual violence in Ireland

(2025) Dublin: Dublin Rape Crisis Centre.

Smoking and e-cigarette use in young adults with disabilities

Hanafin, Joan et al (2025) BMC Public Health, 25, (1). doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-22542-5

Prevalence of gambling in Northern Ireland 2024.

(2025) Belfast: Department for Communities

Sharing the Vision: implementation plan 2025 - 2027

(2025) Dublin: Health Service Executive and Department of Health

HSE drugs and alcohol helpline and the HSE HIV and sexual health helpline annual report 2023

Dooley, Aileen (2025) Dublin: Health Service Executive.

HSE Capital plan 2025 - building and equipment

(2025) Dublin: Health Service Executive

Sport Ireland anti-doping annual report 2024

(2025) Dublin: Sport Ireland

Alcohol Action Ireland annual review 2024

(2025) Dublin: Alcohol Action Ireland

Health & wellbeing and public health key performance indicator metadata 2025

(2025) Dublin: Health Service Executive

HSE data management and performance profile reports 2024

(2025) Dublin: Health Service Executive

Copyright © 2025 HRB National Drugs Library. All rights reserved.

The HRB National Drugs Library newsletter is a free subscriber-only monthly email newsletter offering relevant Irish and international news and information on alcohol and other drugs research. E-mail addresses provided for the purpose of subscribing to the newsletter will only be used by the library to distribute the requested information. The newsletter is published by the HRB National Drugs Library, Health Research Board. The library is staffed by qualified information professionals who handle a wide range of enquiries. Not sure what we can do for you? Email us and we will be happy to discuss your information needs.