Recent publications

Prevalence/current situation


Trends in public attitudes to permitting cannabis for recreational use: analysis of Irish survey data since 2002 
Mongan D, Millar SR, O’Dwyer C, et al. (2023) European Journal of Public Health, 
33(4): 627–632.
https://www.drugsandalcohol.ie/38555/ 


An occupation-based lifestyle lecture intervention as part of inpatient addiction recovery treatment: exploring occupational performance, balance and personal recovery 
Ryan D, Naughton M, de Faoite M, et al. (2023) Substance Abuse: Research and Treatment, 17: 11782218231165123. 
https://www.drugsandalcohol.ie/38560/ 


Evaluating opioid prescribing patterns following discharge from elective surgical procedures: a worrying trend during the opioid crisis' - an audit of elective surgical procedures 
Meldon A, Davey MG and Joyce WP (2023) Irish Journal of Medical Science. Early online.
https://www.drugsandalcohol.ie/38630/ 


How does the public understand the causes of mental disorders? An analysis of Irish news media before and during the COVID-19 pandemic 
Huggard L and O’Connor C (2023) PLoS ONE, 18(4): e0284095. https://www.drugsandalcohol.ie/38557/ 


Public attitudes to implementing financial incentives in stopsmoking services in Ireland 
Cosgrave E, Sheridan A, Murphy E, et al. (2023) Tobacco Prevention and Cessation, 9: 9. 
https://www.drugsandalcohol.ie/38556/ 


Barriers and facilitators of naloxone and safe injection facility interventions to reduce opioid drug-related deaths: a qualitative analysis 
Miller NM, Campbell C and Shorter GW (2023) International Journal of Drug Policy, 117: 104049.
https://www.drugsandalcohol.ie/38896/ 


Women over 50 who use alcohol and their engagement with primary and preventative health services: a narrative review using a systematic approach 
Clarke G, Hyland P and Comiskey C (2023) Journal of Addictive Diseases, Early online. https://www.drugsandalcohol.ie/38755/ 


A thematic analysis of alcohol use and culture amongst elite (intercounty) Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) players 
Mac Gearailt C, Murphy C, McCaffrey J et al. (2023) Irish Journal of Medical Science, 
Early online.https://www.drugsandalcohol.ie/38729/ 


Adolescent binge drinking in the West of Ireland: associated risk and protective factors 
Kelly C, Major E, Durcan M et al. (2023) BMC Public Health, 23(1): 1064.https://www.drugsandalcohol.ie/38943/ 


Why do people use drugs? A neglected question 
McLoughlin A (2023) Irish Journal of Medical Science, Early online. https://www.drugsandalcohol.ie/38993/ 


Tobacco-free campuses - a pipe dream? A survey of current smoking cessation practice in mental health units in Ireland 
Harrington C and Walsh E (2023) 
BJPsych Bulletin, Early online.https://www.drugsandalcohol.ie/39027/ 


Alcohol, drug use and experiences of sexual violence victimisation among first-year college students in Ireland 
Burke L, Dawson K, Flack WF et al. (2023) Journal of Sexual Aggression, Early online.https://www.drugsandalcohol.ie/38997/ 


Homelessness and health-related outcomes in the Republic of Ireland: a systematic review, meta-analysis and evidence map 
Ingram C, Buggy C, Elabbasy D et al. (2023) Journal of Public Health, Early online.https://www.drugsandalcohol.ie/38926/ 


Nurse prescribing practices across the globe for medication-assisted treatment of the opioid use disorder (MOUD): a scoping review 
Banka-Cullen SP, Comiskey C, Kelly P et al. (2023) Harm Reduction Journal, 20(1): 78.https://www.drugsandalcohol.ie/39046/ 


Revisiting the profile of patients with no fixed abode admitted to psychiatric inpatient units, 2017–2021 
Guilfoyle S, Daly A, Craig S et al. (2023) Irish Medical Journal, 116(6): 786.https://www.drugsandalcohol.ie/39083/ 


Hepatitis B related hepatocellular carcinoma: screening, screening and more screening 
Sopena-Falco J, McCormick A, MacNicholas R et al. (2023) Irish Medical Journal, 116(4): 756.https://www.drugsandalcohol.ie/38706/ 


The mediating effect of food choice upon associations between adolescent health-related quality of life and physical activity, social media use and abstinence from alcohol
Davison J, Bunting B and Stewart-Knox B (2023) Health and Quality of Life Outcomes, 21: 46. 


Is perinatal substance abuse falling through the cracks?
Mitchell JM, Keenan O, Fakhoury A et al. (2023) Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine, Early online.

https://www.drugsandalcohol.ie/38861/ 


The incidence and profile of self-harm among prisoners: findings from the Self-Harm Assessment and Data Analysis Project 2017-2019 
McTernan N, Griffin E, Cully G et al. (2023) International Journal of Prisoner Health, 
Early online.https://www.drugsandalcohol.ie/38716/ 


Social connectedness and smoking among adolescents in Ireland: an analysis of the health behaviour in schoolchildren study
Evans DS, O’Farrell A, Sheridan A et al. (2023) International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 20(9): 5667.
https://www.drugsandalcohol.ie/38774/ 


Hookah smoking – an overlooked aspect of tobacco control in Ireland 
Al Kalbani SR and Kavanagh PM (2023) Irish Medical Journal, 116(5): 774. https://www.drugsandalcohol.ie/38868/ 


Responses


Impact of changes to the delivery of opioid agonist treatment, introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic, on treatment access and dropout in Ireland: an interrupted time series analysis
Durand L, Boland F, Harnedy N et al. (2023) Journal of Substance Use and Addiction Treatment, 149: 209029. https://www.drugsandalcohol.ie/38527/ 


A needs assessment for suicide prevention training within community pharmacies
O’Driscoll M, Carpenter DM, Foley A et al. (2023) Exploratory Research in Clinical and Social Pharmacy, 10: 100285. 
https://www.drugsandalcohol.ie/38994/