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Welcome to the September 2014 edition of the NDC Newsletter. This is our monthly electronic digest of Irish drug, alcohol and tobacco publications, news and Dail debates.

To view our entire collection of research and to access our resources visit the NDC website www.drugsandalcohol.ie, Ireland's comprehensive alcohol and other drug research library, or follow us on Twitter

PUBLICATIONS

29 Sep, 14
Characteristics of hospital-treated intentional drug overdose in Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Griffin, Eve and Corcoran, Paul and Cassidy, Linda and O'Carroll, Amanda and Perry, Ivan J and Bonner, Brendan (2014) Characteristics of hospital-treated intentional drug overdose in Ireland and Northern Ireland. BMJ open, 4 (7). e005557.

29 Sep, 14
Health Service performance assurance report July 2014.

Health Service Executive. (2014) Health Service performance assurance report July 2014. Health Service Executive, Dublin .

29 Sep, 14
Department of Justice and Equality annual report 2013.

Ireland. Department of Justice and Equality. (2014) Department of Justice and Equality annual report 2013. Department of Justice and Equality, Dublin .

26 Sep, 14
Standardised packaging of tobacco products evidence review.

Hammond, David (2014) Standardised packaging of tobacco products evidence review. Department of Health, Dublin .

24 Sep, 14
An examination of childhood trauma in individuals attending an adult mental health service.

Wota, AP and Byrne, C and Murray, I and Ofuafor, T and Nisar, Z and Neuner, F and Hallahan, BP (2014) An examination of childhood trauma in individuals attending an adult mental health service. Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, Early online .

22 Sep, 14
Recorded crime quarter 2 2014.

Central Statistics Office. (2014) Recorded crime quarter 2 2014. Central Statistics Office, Cork .

18 Sep, 14
Every contact counts: Improving access to treatment for alcohol misuse in Northern Ireland.

Gilbert, Laura (2014) Every contact counts: Improving access to treatment for alcohol misuse in Northern Ireland. Addiction NI and FASA, Belfast .

18 Sep, 14
Peer, professional, and public: An analysis of the drugs policy advocacy community in Europe.

O'Gorman, Aileen and Quigley, Eoghan and Zobel, Frank and Moore, Kerri (2014) Peer, professional, and public: An analysis of the drugs policy advocacy community in Europe. The International journal on drug policy, Early online .

17 Sep, 14
Strategic review of penal policy.

Strategic Review Group on Penal Policy. (2014) Strategic review of penal policy. Department of Justice and Equality, Dublin .

16 Sep, 14
Perinatal mortality in Ireland annual report 2012.

Manning, E and Corcoran, Paul and Meaney, S and Greene, Richard A (2014) Perinatal mortality in Ireland annual report 2012. National Perinatal Epidemiology Centre, Cork .

16 Sep, 14
Long-term survey of a syringe-dispensing machine needle exchange program: answering public concerns.

Duplessy, Catherine and Reynaud, Emmanuel G (2014) Long-term survey of a syringe-dispensing machine needle exchange program: answering public concerns. Harm reduction journal, 11 . p. 16.

15 Sep, 14
Prisons and health.

Enggist, Stefan and Moller, Lars and Galea, Gauden and Udesen, Caroline , eds. (2014) Prisons and health. World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe, Copenhagen .

15 Sep, 14
An exploration into the prevalence of alcohol use and the values, beliefs and needs of adolescents who engage in regular alcohol use within the Limerick and North Tipperary regions.

O’Cinneide Cullen, C and Mannix McNamara, Patricia (2014) An exploration into the prevalence of alcohol use and the values, beliefs and needs of adolescents who engage in regular alcohol use within the Limerick and North Tipperary regions. NIHS Research Bulletin, 7 (1). 40 p..

15 Sep, 14
Increasing incidence of hepatitis C among intravenous drug users in HSE Mid-West.

Ryan, H and Ryan, S (2014) Increasing incidence of hepatitis C among intravenous drug users in HSE Mid-West. NIHS Research Bulletin, 7 (1). p. 32.

12 Sep, 14
Imaging of gunshot injuries in a west Dublin teaching hospital – A ten year review.

Murphy, Ian and Lavelle, Lisa and Ni Mhurchu, Elaine and McCarthy, R and Heffernan, E (2014) Imaging of gunshot injuries in a west Dublin teaching hospital – A ten year review. Irish Medical Journal, 107 (8).

12 Sep, 14
Merchants Quay Ireland. Annual review 2013.

Merchants Quay Ireland. (2014) Merchant Quay Ireland. Annual review 2013. Merchants Quay Ireland, Dublin .

11 Sep, 14
Quenching the thirst: spirituality and addiction.

Diarmuid, Martin (2014) Quenching the thirst: spirituality and addiction. In: Irish Bishops’ Drugs Initiative National Conference, 1 February 2014, Church of the Holy Child, Whitehall.

11 Sep, 14
Programme for government: annual report 2014.

Government for National Recovery 2011 – 2016. (2014) Programme for government: annual report 2014. Department of the Taoiseach, Dublin .

11 Sep, 14
The Parole Board annual report 2013.

Parole Board. (2014) The Parole Board annual report 2013. Parole Board, Dublin .

10 Sep, 14
National Psychiatric In-Patient Reporting System (NPIRS) national bulletin Ireland 2013.

Daly, Antoinette and Walsh, Dermot (2014) National Psychiatric In-Patient Reporting System (NPIRS) national bulletin Ireland 2013. Health Research Board, Dublin .

09 Sep, 14
Psychiatric and psycho-social characteristics of suicide completers: a comprehensive evaluation of psychiatric case records and postmortem findings.

Kielty, J and van Laar, A and Davoren, M. and Conlon, L and Hillick, A and McDonald, C. and Hallahan, B (2014) Psychiatric and psycho-social characteristics of suicide completers: a comprehensive evaluation of psychiatric case records and postmortem findings. Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine, Early online .

09 Sep, 14
Taking control: Pathways to drug policies that work.

Global Commission on Drug Policy. (2014) Taking control: Pathways to drug policies that work. Global Commission on Drug Policy, Rio de Janeiro .

08 Sep, 14
Briefing material provided to Minister Varadkar upon his appointment.

Department of Health. (2014) Briefing material provided to Minister Varadkar upon his appointment. Department of Health, Dublin .

05 Sep, 14
An internet study of user's experiences of the synthetic cathinone 4-methylethcathinone (4-MEC).

Van Hout, Marie Claire (2014) An internet study of user's experiences of the synthetic cathinone 4-methylethcathinone (4-MEC). Journal of psychoactive drugs, 46 (4). pp. 273-286.

05 Sep, 14
Youth mental health in deprived urban areas: a Delphi study on the role of the GP in early intervention.

Schaffalitzky, Elisabeth and Leahy, D and Cullen, Walter and Gavin, B and Latham, Linda and O'Connor, R. and Smyth, Bobby P. and O'Dea, Ellen and Ryan, S (2014) Youth mental health in deprived urban areas: a Delphi study on the role of the GP in early intervention. Irish Journal of Medical Science, Early online .

04 Sep, 14
Preventing suicide: a global imperative.

World Health Organization. (2014) Preventing suicide: a global imperative. World Health Organization, Geneva .

03 Sep, 14
Quay Times: The newsletter for supporters of Merchants Quay Ireland.

Merchants Quay Ireland. (2014) Quay Times: The newsletter for supporters of Merchants Quay Ireland. Quay Times, Summer .

03 Sep, 14
The effect of moderate gestational alcohol consumption during pregnancy on speech and language outcomes in children: a systematic review.

O'Keeffe, Linda M and Greene, Richard A and Kearney, Patricia M (2014) The effect of moderate gestational alcohol consumption during pregnancy on speech and language outcomes in children: a systematic review. Systematic reviews, 3 . p. 1.

02 Sep, 14
Health service: social inclusion KPI metadata 2014 based on division operational plan NSP 2014.

Health Service Executive. (2014) Health service: social inclusion KPI metadata 2014 based on division operational plan NSP 2014. Health Service Executive, Dublin .

02 Sep, 14
DePaul Ireland annual report 2013. Homelessness has no place.

Depaul Ireland. (2014) DePaul Ireland annual report 2013. Homelessness has no place. Depaul Ireland, Dublin .

01 Sep, 14
Open your eyes. HSE elder abuse services 2013.

Health Service Executive. (2014) Open your eyes. HSE elder abuse services 2013. Health Service Executive, Dublin .

01 Sep, 14
What is needed in future drug treatment research? A systematic approach to identify gaps on effectiveness of drug treatment from the EMCDDA.

Ferri, Marica and Bo, Alessandra and Amato, Laura and Correia Guedes, Ines and Sofia Esteves, Carla and Wiessing, Lucas and Oliver, Sandy and Hickman, Matthew and Davoli, Marina (2014) What is needed in future drug treatment research? A systematic approach to identify gaps on effectiveness of drug treatment from the EMCDDA. Drugs: education, prevention and policy, Early online .

NEWS

On the frontline: meet the people who help the homeless.

[thejournal.ie] , Barry, Aoife On the frontline: meet the people who help the homeless. (30 Sep 2014)

What age, where, and how many: The data on homelessness in Ireland.

[thejournal.ie] , Ryan, Nicky What age, where, and how many: The data on homelessness in Ireland. (29 Sep 2014)

The Irish public would have to foot the bill for cheaper alcohol.

[Alcohol Action Ireland] The Irish public would have to foot the bill for cheaper alcohol. (29 Sep 2014)

Alcohol-free accommodation just might have a future in Ireland.

[University Times] , Marriott, Laura Alcohol-free accommodation just might have a future in Ireland. (26 Sep 2014)

The ‘Cobh Agreement’ that saved thousands of lives.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Riordan, Sean The ‘Cobh Agreement’ that saved thousands of lives. (26 Sep 2014)

Drug 'important therapeutic agent'.

[Belfast Telegraph] Drug 'important therapeutic agent'. (26 Sep 2014)

Our coastal waters known as Europe's drugs highway.

[Independent.ie] , Riegel, Ralph and Brady, Tom Our coastal waters known as Europe's drugs highway. (25 Sep 2014)

PSNI hands out “Scratch and Sniff” cards to combat cannabis cultivation.

[thejournal.ie] PSNI hands out “Scratch and Sniff” cards to combat cannabis cultivation. (25 Sep 2014)

Plain tobacco packaging ‘a success’.

[Irish Examiner] , Ring, Evelyn Plain tobacco packaging ‘a success’. (24 Sep 2014)

€20-a-bag crystal meth floods onto city streets.

[Independent.ie] , Fegan, Joyce €20-a-bag crystal meth floods onto city streets. (24 Sep 2014)

Four new drugs to be placed under control.

[EMCDDA] Four new drugs to be placed under control. (24 Sep 2014)

Burning question: to vape, or not to vape?

[Independent.ie] , Fitzpatrick, Gillian Burning question: to vape, or not to vape? (23 Sep 2014)

No need to panic, but figures contain clear message.

[Irish Times] , Lally, Conor No need to panic, but figures contain clear message. (23 Sep 2014)

Here’s what the economic crisis did for illegal cigarettes in Ireland.

[thejournal.ie] Here’s what the economic crisis did for illegal cigarettes in Ireland. (22 Sep 2014)

Are loose alcohol-sale laws turning Irish diners into a nation of ‘handbag drinkers’?

[thejournal.ie] Are loose alcohol-sale laws turning Irish diners into a nation of ‘handbag drinkers’? (22 Sep 2014)

‘Prince of Pot’ on a tour of Ireland’s universities to talk about decriminalising drugs.

[thejournal.ie] ‘Prince of Pot’ on a tour of Ireland’s universities to talk about decriminalising drugs. (21 Sep 2014)

Street homelessness could be ended in weeks, claims McVerry.

[Irish Times] , O'Halloran, Marie Street homelessness could be ended in weeks, claims McVerry. (20 Sep 2014)

Another look at how alcohol can be more dangerous than heroin.

[thejournal.ie] Another look at how alcohol can be more dangerous than heroin. (20 Sep 2014)

Drug contains ‘highly toxic’ chemicals.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Drug contains ‘highly toxic’ chemicals. (20 Sep 2014)

Warning as deadly designer drug MDPV hits streets.

[Irish Mirror] , Ward, James Warning as deadly designer drug MDPV hits streets. (19 Sep 2014)

Penal review wants drug laws eased.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Penal review wants drug laws eased. (18 Sep 2014)

Judges must put reasons for jail terms in writing.

[Independent.ie] , Brady, Tom Judges must put reasons for jail terms in writing. (18 Sep 2014)

Drunk and disorderly fines can be paid in local shop.

[Irish Examiner] , Deegan, Gordon Drunk and disorderly fines can be paid in local shop. (17 Sep 2014)

Alcohol abuse in Northern Ireland 'costs £900m a year'.

[BBC News Northern Ireland] Alcohol abuse in Northern Ireland 'costs £900m a year'. (17 Sep 2014)

GP highlights the dangers of ‘pass-out game’ among teens

[Irish Examiner] , O'Halloran, Georgina GP highlights the dangers of ‘pass-out game’ among teens. (17 Sep 2014)

Higgins opens large extension of addiction centre in Dublin.

[Irish Examiner Breaking News] Higgins opens large extension of addiction centre in Dublin. (15 Sep 2014)

We must protect our teens from dangers of cannabis.

[Independent.ie] , O'Kelly, Emer We must protect our teens from dangers of cannabis. (14 Sep 2014)

IHF wants kids' fund in Budget 2015.

[irishhealth.com] IHF wants kids' fund in Budget 2015. (14 Sep 2014)

Britain called on to follow Irish law on so-called legal highs.

[Independent.ie] , Grierson, Jamie Britain called on to follow Irish law on so-called legal highs. (13 Sep 2014)

Homeless crisis set ‘to worsen’.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Homeless crisis set ‘to worsen’. (12 Sep 2014)

Widespread need for detox and rehab services - report.

[Independent.ie] , O'Sullivan, Majella Widespread need for detox and rehab services - report. (12 Sep 2014)

'Digital detox' urged to combat internet and social-media addiction.

[Irish Examiner Breaking News] 'Digital detox' urged to combat internet and social-media addiction. (12 Sep 2014)

Curtailments in addiction service.

[Irish Medical News] , Cahill, Niamh Curtailments in addiction service. (12 Sep 2014)

Substance abuse link to most parole cases.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Substance abuse link to most parole cases. (11 Sep 2014)

Sedative raises Alzheimer’s risk: study. [Benzodiazepines]

[Irish Examiner] , Pickover, Ella Sedative raises Alzheimer’s risk: study. [Benzodiazepines]. (10 Sep 2014)

[Young] Daily cannabis users risk health and achievement - study.

[RTE News] Daily cannabis users risk health and achievement - study. (10 Sep 2014)

Stigma associated with mental health issues still prevalent in society.

[St Patrick's Mental Health Services] Stigma associated with mental health issues still prevalent in society. (10 Sep 2014)

UNODC taps into maritime crime-fighting experience to tackle high seas drug smugglers.

[United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime] UNODC taps into maritime crime-fighting experience to tackle high seas drug smugglers. (09 Sep 2014)

Drinks industry says call for tax hike ‘blunt instrument’.

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Drinks industry says call for tax hike ‘blunt instrument’. (08 Sep 2014)

World leaders to make bold, groundbreaking recommendations for major reform to global drug policy.

[Transform] World leaders to make bold, groundbreaking recommendations for major reform to global drug policy. (08 Sep 2014)

E-cigarettes ‘could save thousands of lives’.

[Irish Examiner] , Pickover, Ella E-cigarettes ‘could save thousands of lives’. (05 Sep 2014)

New research on alcohol consumption suggests that moderate drinkers have better income levels than those who do not drink.

[rte.ie] New research on alcohol consumption suggests that moderate drinkers have better income levels than those who do not drink. (04 Sep 2014)

Drug abuse challenges in Irish prisons.

[Irish Medical News] , Cahill, Niamh Drug abuse challenges in Irish prisons. (04 Sep 2014)

Alcohol: Say ‘when’ sooner.

[Irish Times] , Morrissey, Janis Alcohol: Say ‘when’ sooner. (02 Sep 2014)

Plain packs for cigarettes ‘do not hit economy’.

[Irish Examiner] , Rogers, Stephen Plain packs for cigarettes ‘do not hit economy’. (02 Sep 2014)

DAIL DEBATES

Recent Oireachtas debates

Dail Eireann debate. Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Second Stage (resumed). (25 Sep 2014)

Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 122 - Liquor licensing laws [36266/14]. (25 Sep 2014)

Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 13 - Young people’s facilities and services fund [35435/14]. (25 Sep 2014)

Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 64 - Excise duties yield [36232/14]. (25 Sep 2014)

Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 109 - Prisoner data [36064/14]. (24 Sep 2014)

Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 25- Drugs dealing [35382/14]. (24 Sep 2014)

Dail Eireann debate.Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Second Stage (Continued). (24 Sep 2014)

Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 323 - Garda resources [35842/14]. (23 Sep 2014)

Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 350 - Alcohol Pricing [35527/14]. (23 Sep 2014)

Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 1395 - Alcohol and drug awareness programmes [34083/14]. (17 Sep 2014)