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Allen, Lindsay D and Pollini, Robin A and Vaglienti, Richard and Powell, David (2024) Opioid prescribing patterns after imposition of setting-specific limits on prescription duration. JAMA Health Forum , 5 , (1) .

Nguyen, Hai V and McGinty, Emma E and Mital, Shweta and Alexander, G Caleb (2024) Recreational and medical cannabis legalization and opioid prescriptions and mortality. JAMA Health Forum , 5 , (1) .

Bansal, Neetu and Campbell, Stephen M and Lin, Chiu-Yi and Ashcroft, Darren M and Chen, Li-Chia (2024) Development of prescribing indicators related to opioid-related harm in patients with chronic pain in primary care-a modified e-Delphi study. BMC Medicine , 22 .

Ledlie, Shaleesa and Garg, Ria and Cheng, Clare and Kolla, Gillian and Antoniou, Tony and Bouck, Zachary and Gomes, Tara (2024) Prescribed safer opioid supply: a scoping review of the evidence. International Journal of Drug Policy , 125 .

Norton, Louise S and Dibb, Bridget (2023) "I'm not the same person anymore": thematic analysis exploring experiences of dependence to prescribed analgesics in patients with chronic pain in the UK. Pain and Therapy , 12 , (6) , pp. 1427-1438.

Thom, Betsy and Annand, Fizz and Clancy, Carmel and Whittaker, Anne and Janiszewska, Iga (2023) The role of UK alcohol and drug (AOD) nurses in a changing workforce. Drugs: Education Prevention and Policy , Early online .

Durand, Louise and Keenan, Eamon and O'Reilly, Deirdre and Bennett, Kathleen and O'Hara, Andy and Cousins, Gráinne (2023) Prescription drugs with potential for misuse in Irish prisons: analysis of national prison prescribing trends, by gender and history of opioid use disorder, 2012 to 2020. BMC Psychiatry , 23 .

Eadie, Rebekah and McKenzie, Cathrine A and Hadfield, Daniel and Kalk, Nicola J and Bolesta, Scott and Dempster, Martin and McAuley, Daniel F and Blackwood, Bronagh (2023) Opioid, sedative, preadmission medication and iatrogenic withdrawal risk in UK adult critically ill patients: a point prevalence study. International Journal of Clinical Pharmacy , 45 , (5) , pp. 1167-1175.

Zagorski, Claire M and Hosey, Rebecca A and Moraff, Christopher and Ferguson, Aaron and Figgatt, Mary and Aronowitz, Shoshana and Stahl, Natalie E and Hill, Lucas G and McElligott, Zoe and Dasgupta, Nabarun (2023) Reducing the harms of xylazine: clinical approaches, research deficits, and public health context. Harm Reduction Journal , 20 .

O'Donnell, Julie and Tanz, Lauren J and Miller, Kimberly D and Dinwiddie, Amanda T and Wolff, Jessica and Mital, Sasha and Obiekwe, Rochelle (2023) Drug overdose deaths with evidence of counterfeit pill use — United States, July 2019–December 2021. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report , 72 , (35) , pp. 949-956.

Ni, Jiaqi and Tang, Xinru and Chen, Li (2023) Medication overdose data analysis: a review of medication error reports in the FDA adverse event reporting system (FAERS). BMC Pharmacology & Toxicology , 24 .

Tian, Fangyuan and Chen, Zhaoyan and Zeng, Ya and Feng, Qiyi and Chen, Xi (2023) Prevalence of use of potentially inappropriate medications among older adults worldwide: a systematic review and meta-analysis. JAMA Network Open , 6 , (8) .

McCabe, Sean Esteban and Schulenberg, John E and Wilens, Timothy E and Schepis, Ty S and McCabe, Vita V and Veliz, Phil T (2023) Cocaine or methamphetamine use during young adulthood following stimulant use for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder during adolescence. JAMA Network Open , 6 , (7) .

Banka-Cullen, Sonam Prakashini and Comiskey, Catherine and Kelly, Peter and Zeni, Mary Beth and Gutierrez, Ana and Menon, Usha (2023) Nurse prescribing practices across the globe for medication-assisted treatment of the opioid use disorder (MOUD): a scoping review. Harm Reduction Journal , 20 , (1) .

Dahlem, Chin Hwa and Schepis, Ty S and McCabe, Sean Esteban and Rank, Aaron L and Kcomt, Luisa and McCabe, Vita V and Voepel-Lewis, Terri (2023) Prescription opioid misuse in older adult surgical patients: epidemiology, prevention, and clinical implications. Journal of Addictions Nursing , 33 , (4) , pp. 218-232.

Cid, Ashley and Ng, Angeline and Ip, Victoria (2023) Addressing the opioid crisis-the need for a pain management intervention in community pharmacies in Canada: a narrative review. Pharmacy , 11 , (2) .

Zipursky, Jonathan S and Gomes, Tara and Everett, Karl and Calzavara, Andrew and Paterson, J Michael and Austin, Peter C and Mamdani, Muhammad M and Ray, Joel G and Juurlink, David N (2023) Maternal opioid treatment after delivery and risk of adverse infant outcomes: population based cohort study. BMJ , 380 .

Cousins, Gráinne and Durand, Louise and O'Kane, Aoife and Tierney, Julie and Maguire, Richard and Stokes, Siobhán and O'Reilly, Deirdre and Arensman, Ella and Bennett, Kathleen E and Vázquez, María Otero and Corcoran, Paul and Lyons, Suzi and Kavanagh, Yvonne and Keenan, Eamon (2023) Prescription drugs with potential for misuse: protocol for a multi-indicator analysis of supply, detection and the associated health burden in Ireland between 2010 and 2020. BMJ Open , 13 , (3) .

Hendricks, Michelle A and El Ibrahimi, Sanae and Ritter, Grant A and Flores, Diana and Fischer, Michael A and Weiss, Roger D and Wright, Dagan A and Weiner, Scott G (2023) Association of household opioid availability with opioid overdose. JAMA Network Open , 6 , (3) .

Begley, Emma K and Poole, Helen M and Sumnall, Harry R and Frank, Bernhard F and Montgomery, Catharine (2023) Opioid prescribing and social deprivation: a retrospective analysis of prescribing for CNCP in Liverpool CCG. PLoS ONE , 18 , (3) .

Magnan, Elizabeth M and Tancredi, Daniel J and Xing, Guibo and Agnoli, Alicia and Jerant, Anthony and Fenton, Joshua J (2023) Association between opioid tapering and subsequent health care use, medication adherence, and chronic condition control. JAMA Network Open , 6 , (2) .

Kissane, Jack R and Flaherty, Gerard T (2023) Transportation of therapeutic and controlled drugs across international borders: a descriptive analysis of information available to travellers. International Health , 15 , (1) , pp. 104-106.

Conlan, K and McGrath, J and Teeling, M and MacAvin, M J and Bennett, K and Gallagher, L (2023) Antipsychotic prescribing in GMS paediatric and young adult population in Ireland 2005-2015: repeated cross-sectional study. Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine , 40 , (3) , pp. 343-352.

Parkes, Tessa and Foster, Rebecca and McAuley, Andrew and Steven, Deborah and Matheson, Catriona and Baldacchino, Alex (2023) Chronic pain, prescribed opioids and overdose risk: a qualitative exploration of the views of affected individuals and family members. Drugs: Education Prevention and Policy , 30 , (3) , pp. 229-240.

Bright, Ann-Marie and Higgins, Agnes and Grealish, Annmarie (2023) Women's experiences of prison-based mental healthcare: a systematic review of qualitative literature. International Journal of Prisoner Health , 19 , (2) , pp. 181-198.

Mercer, Fiona and Parkes, Tessa and Foster, Rebecca and Steven, Deborah and McAuley, Andrew and Baldacchino, Alexander and Steele, Wez and Schofield, Joe and Matheson, Catriona (2023) Patient, family members and community pharmacists' views of a proposed overdose prevention intervention delivered in community pharmacies for patients prescribed high-strength opioids for chronic non-cancer pain: An explorative intervention development study. Drug and Alcohol Review , 42 , (3) , pp. 517-526.

Meldon, Aengus and Davey, Matthew G and Joyce, William P (2023) Evaluating opioid prescribing patterns following discharge from elective surgical procedures: a worrying trend during the 'opioid crisis' - an audit of elective surgical procedures. Irish Journal of Medical Science , 192 , pp. 2993-2999.

Choe, Karen and Zinn, Eleanor and Lu, Kevin and Hoang, Dung and Yang, Lawrence H (2023) Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on chronic pain and opioid use in marginalized populations: a scoping review. Frontiers in Public Health , 11 .

McCarthy, R and Coleman, M (2023) Recurrent intoxication due to clomipramine pharmacobezoar. Anaesthesia Reports , 11 , (1) .

Soeiro, Thomas and Pradel, Vincent and Lapeyre-Mestre, Maryse and Micallef, Joëlle (2023) Systematic assessment of non-medical use of prescription drugs using doctor-shopping indicators: a nationwide, repeated cross-sectional study. Addiction , 118 , (10) , pp. 1984-1993.

Montgomery, Catharine and Poole, Helen M and Abbasi, Yasir (2023) Taking the pain out of pain. British Journal of Pain , 17 , (6) , pp. 514-518.

Mersha, Amanual Getnet and Kennedy, Michelle and Eftekhari, Parivash and Lee, K S Kylie and Upton, Penney and Segan, Catherine and Jackson, Melissa A and Jennings, Kirsty and Gould, Gillian Sandra (2023) Using the Behaviour Change Wheel and modified Delphi method to identify behavioural change techniques for improving adherence to smoking cessation medications. BMC Public Health , 23 , (1) .

Maust, Donovan T and Petzold, Kierstdea and Strominger, Julie and Kim, H Myra and Bohnert, Amy S B (2023) Benzodiazepine discontinuation and mortality among patients receiving long-term benzodiazepine therapy. JAMA Network Open , 6 , (12) .

Walde, Jonatan and Andersson, Lisa and Johnson, Björn and Håkansson, Anders (2023) Drug prescriptions preceding opioid-related deaths-a register study in forensic autopsy patients. PLoS ONE , 18 , (5) .

Domzaridou, Eleni and Carr, Matthew J and Millar, Tim and Webb, Roger T and Ashcroft, Darren M (2023) Non-fatal overdose risk associated with prescribing opioid agonists concurrently with other medication: Cohort study conducted using linked primary care, secondary care and mortality records. Addiction , 118 , (12) , pp. 2374-2383.

Keyhani, Salomeh and Leonard, Samuel and Byers, Amy L and Zaman, Tauheed and Krebs, Erin and Austin, Peter C and Moss-Vazquez, Tristan and Austin, Charles and Sandbrink, Friedhelm and Bravata, Dawn M (2022) Association of a positive drug screening for cannabis with mortality and hospital visits among veterans affairs enrollees prescribed opioids. JAMA Network Open , 5 , (12) .

Pritchard, Kevin T and Baillargeon, Jacques and Lee, Wei-Chen and Raji, Mukaila A and Kuo, Yong-Fang (2022) Trends in the use of opioids vs nonpharmacologic treatments in adults with pain, 2011-2019. JAMA Network Open , 5 , (11) .

Millar, Sean (2022) Not-fatal drug-related hospital admissions in Ireland, 2020. Drugnet Ireland , Issue 83, Winter 2022 , pp. 16-20.

Gittins, Rosalind and Vaziri, Roya and Maidment, Ian (2022) Surveying over the counter and prescription only medication misuse in treatment services during COVID-19. Substance Abuse: Research and Treatment , 16 .

Gittins, Rosalind and Tay Wee Teck, Joseph and Madill, Anna (2022) Examining the gender dimension in the non-medical use of over the counter and prescription only medication. Drug Science, Policy and Law , 8 .

Biancuzzi, Helena and Dal Mas, Francesca and Brescia, Valerio and Campostrini, Stefano and Cascella, Marco and Cuomo, Arturo and Cobianchi, Lorenzo and Dorken-Gallastegi, Ander and Gebran, Anthony and Kaafarani, Haytham M and Marinangeli, Franco and Massaro, Maurizio and Renne, Angela and Scaioli, Giacomo and Bednarova, Rym and Vittori, Alessandro and Miceli, Luca (2022) Opioid misuse: a review of the main issues, challenges, and strategies. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health , 19 , (18) .

Plueschke, Kelly and Flynn, Robert and Hedenmalm, Karin and Deli, Aikaterini-Christina and Maciá-Martinez, Miguel-Angel and García-Poza, Patricia and Olsen, David and Nguyen, Pierre and Quinten, Chantal (2022) Prescribing patterns of codeine and alternative medicines in children in Europe. Drug Safety .

Goodman-Meza, David and Shover, Chelsea L and Medina, Jesus A and Tang, Amber B and Shoptaw, Steven and Bui, Alex A T (2022) Development and validation of machine models using natural language processing to classify substances involved in overdose deaths. JAMA Network Open , 5 , (8) .

Lynch, Tom and Ryan, Cristín and Bradley, Colin and Foster, D and Huff, Christy and Hutchinson, Sharon and Lamberson, Nicole and Lynch, Lily and Cadogan, Cathal (2022) Supporting safe and gradual reduction of long-term benzodiazepine receptor agonist use: development of the SAFEGUARDING-BZRAs toolkit using a codesign approach. Health Expectations , 25 , (4) , pp. 1904-1918.

Freda, Philip J and Kranzler, Henry R and Moore, Jason H (2022) Novel digital approaches to the assessment of problematic opioid use. BioData Mining , 15 .

Agniel, Denis and Brat, Gabriel A and Marwaha, Jayson S and Fox, Kathe and Knecht, Daniel and Paz, Harold L and Bicket, Mark C and Yorkgitis, Brian and Palmer, Nathan and Kohane, Isaac (2022) Association of postsurgical opioid refills for patients with risk of opioid misuse and chronic opioid use among family members. JAMA Network Open , 5 , (7) .

Trønnes, Johanne Naper and Lupattelli, Angela and Ystrom, Eivind and Nordeng, Hedvig (2022) Analysis of prenatal exposure to opioid analgesics and scholastic skills in children in fifth grade in Norway. JAMA Network Open , 5 , (7) .

Do, Uyen and El-Kefraoui, Charbel and Pook, Makena and Balvardi, Saba and Barone, Natasha and Nguyen-Powanda, Philip and Lee, Lawrence and Baldini, Gabriele and Feldman, Liane S and Fiore, Julio F and Alhashemi, Mohsen and Antoun, Alen and Barkun, Jeffrey S and Brecht, Krista M and Chaudhury, Prosanto K and Deckelbaum, Dan and Di Lena, Elise and Dumitra, Sinziana and Elhaj, Hiba and Fata, Paola and Fleiszer, David and Fried, Gerald M and Grushka, Jeremy and Kaneva, Pepa and Khwaja, Kosar and Lapointe-Gagner, Maxime and McKendy, Katherine M and Meguerditchian, Ari N and Meterissian, Sarkis H and Montgomery, Haley and Rajabiyazdi, Fateme and Safa, Nadia and Touma, Nawar and Tremblay, Francine (2022) Feasibility of prospectively comparing opioid analgesia with opioid-free analgesia after outpatient general surgery: a pilot randomized clinical trial. JAMA Network Open , 5 , (7) .

Holmboe, Eric and Singer, Steve and Chappell, Kathy and Assadi, Kimia and Salman, Aisha (2022) The 3Cs Framework for pain and unhealthy substance use: minimum core competencies for interprofessional education and practice. NAM Perspectives , 2022 .

Edinoff, Amber N and Fort, Juliana M and Singh, Christina and Wagner, Sarah E and Rodriguez, Jessica R and Johnson, Catherine A and Cornett, Elyse M and Murnane, Kevin S and Kaye, Adam M and Kaye, Alan D (2022) Alternative options for complex, recurrent pain states using cannabinoids, psilocybin, and ketamine: a narrative review of clinical evidence. Neurology International , 14 , (2) , pp. 423-436.

Mintz, Carrie M and Xu, Kevin Y and Presnall, Ned J and Hartz, Sarah M and Levin, Frances R and Scherrer, Jeffrey F and Bierut, Laura J and Grucza, Richard A (2022) Analysis of stimulant prescriptions and drug-related poisoning risk among persons receiving buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorder. JAMA Network Open , 5 , (5) .

Duan, Lewei and Lee, Ming-Sum and Adams, John L and Sharp, Adam L and Doctor, Jason N (2022) Opioid and naloxone prescribing following insertion of prompts in the electronic health record to encourage compliance with California state opioid law. JAMA Network Open , 5 , (5) .

McCabe, Sean Esteban and Schulenberg, John E and Schepis, Ty S and McCabe, Vita V and Veliz, Philip T (2022) Longitudinal analysis of substance use disorder symptom severity at age 18 years and substance use disorder in adulthood. JAMA Network Open , 5 , (4) , e225324.

Coll, Seán and Walsh, Mary E and Fahey, Tom and Moriarty, Frank (2022) Hospital initiation of benzodiazepines and Z-drugs in older adults and discontinuation in primary care. Research in Social & Administrative Pharmacy , 18 , (4) , pp. 2670-2674.

Sepulveda Ramos, Carolina and Thornburg, Matthew and Long, Kelly and Sharma, Kiran and Roth, Julia and Lacatusu, Diana and Whitaker, Reece and Pacciulli, Daniel and Moredo Loo, Sulma and Manzoor, Mohammad and Tsang, Yun-Yee and Molenaar, Sydney and Sundar, Karthikeyan and Jacobs, Robin J (2022) The therapeutic effects of ketamine in mental health disorders: a narrative review. Cureus , 14 , (3) .

Clear, Elaine (2022) Opioids and pain management: lessons from the US. World of Irish Nursing & Midwifery , 30 , (2) , pp. 72-73.

Lopera, Valentina and Rodríguez, Adriana and Amariles, Pedro (2022) Clinical relevance of drug interactions with cannabis: a systematic review. Journal of Clinical Medicine , 11 , (5) .

Yunusa, Ismaeel and Gagne, Joshua J and Yoshida, Kazuki and Bykov, Katsiaryna (2022) Risk of opioid overdose associated with concomitant use of oxycodone and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. JAMA Network Open , 5 , (2) , e220194.

Ziff, Shawn and Stern, Benjamin and Lewis, Gregory and Majeed, Maliha and Gorantla, Vasavi Rakesh (2022) Analysis of psilocybin-assisted therapy in medicine: a narrative review. Cureus , 14 , (2) .

McMorrow, C and Nerney, D and Cullen, N and Kielty, J and vanLaar, A and Davoren, M and Conlon, L and Brodie, C and McDonald, C and Hallahan, B (2022) Psychiatric and psycho-social characteristics of suicide completers: a 13-year comprehensive evaluation of psychiatric case records and post-mortem findings. European Psychiatry , 65 , (1) , pp. 1-20.

Daoust, Raoul and Paquet, Jean and Marquis, Martin and Chauny, Jean-Marc and Williamson, David and Huard, Vérilibe and Arbour, Caroline and Émond, Marcel and Cournoyer, Alexis (2022) Evaluation of interventions to reduce opioid prescribing for patients discharged from the emergency department: a systematic review and meta-analysis. JAMA Network Open , 5 , (1) , e2143425.

Weiner, Scott G and El Ibrahimi, Sanae and Hendricks, Michelle A and Hallvik, Sara E and Hildebran, Christi and Fischer, Michael A and Weiss, Roger D and Boyer, Edward W and Kreiner, Peter W and Wright, Dagan A and Flores, Diana P and Ritter, Grant A (2022) Factors associated with opioid overdose after an initial opioid prescription. JAMA Network Open , 5 , (1) , e2145691.

Moriarty, Frank and Bennett, Kathleen and Fahey, Tom (2022) Opioid and analgesic utilization in Ireland in 2000 and 2015: a repeated cross-sectional study. Pharmacology Research & Perspectives , 10 , (1) , e00899.

Carolan, Deirdre (2022) ADHD stimulant medication misuse and considerations for current prescribing practice: a literature review. Irish Journal of Medical Science , 191 , (1) , pp. 313-320.

McCool, Aoibhin and Lukas, Kurt and Hayes, Peter and Kelly, Dervla (2022) Antidepressant medication prescribing patterns in Irish general practice from 2016 to 2020 to assess for long-term use. Irish Journal of Medical Science , 191 , (5) , pp. 2239-2246.

Nielsen, Suzanne and Picco, Louisa and Murnion, Bridin and Winters, Bryony and Matheson, Justin and Graham, Myfanwy and Campbell, Gabrielle and Parvaresh, Laila and Khor, Kok-Eng and Betz-Stablein, Brigid and Farrell, Michael and Lintzeris, Nicholas and Le Foll, Bernard (2022) Opioid-sparing effect of cannabinoids for analgesia: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of preclinical and clinical studies. Neuropsychopharmacology , 47 , pp. 1315-1330.

Murnion, Bridin and Schaffer, Andrea and Cairns, Rose and Brett, Jonathan (2022) Gabapentinoids: repeating mistakes of the past? Addiction , 117 , (12) , pp. 2969-2971.

Merlin, Jessica S and Khodyakov, Dmitry and Arnold, Robert and Bulls, Hailey W and Dao, Emily and Kapo, Jennifer and King, Caroline and Meier, Diane and Paice, Judith and Ritchie, Christine and Liebschutz, Jane M (2021) Expert panel consensus on management of advanced cancer-related pain in individuals with opioid use disorder. JAMA Network Open , 4 , (12) , e2139968.

Walsh, Zach and Mollaahmetoglu, Ozden Merve and Rootman, Joseph and Golsof, Shannon and Keeler, Johanna and Marsh, Beth and Nutt, David J and Morgan, Celia J A (2021) Ketamine for the treatment of mental health and substance use disorders: comprehensive systematic review. BJPsych Open , 8 , (1) .

Lynn, Ena (2021) Trends in drug poisoning deaths, by sex, in Ireland: a repeated cross-sectional study, 2004–2017. Drugnet Ireland , Issue 79, Autumn 2021 , pp. 20-21.

Gilligan, M and Widdess-Walsh, P (2021) Prescribing patterns of medicinal cannabis for epilepsy. Irish Medical Journal , 114 , (10) .

Whitfield, Mark and Germain, Jennifer and Hillis, Alice and Halsall, Devina and McVeigh, James and Abbasi, Yasir and Van Hout, Marie Claire (2021) Internet sourcing and UK end consumer trend interest in the controlled medicines (opioids, sedatives and GABA drugs) in pre and post COVID-19 timeframes. Emerging Trends in Drugs, Addictions, and Health , 1 , (100027) .

Paul, Alok K and Smith, Craig M and Rahmatullah, Mohammed and Nissapatorn, Veeranoot and Wilairatana, Polrat and Spetea, Mariana and Gueven, Nuri and Dietis, Nikolas (2021) Opioid analgesia and opioid-induced adverse effects: a review. Pharmaceuticals , 14 , (11) .

Tadrous, Mina and Shakeri, Ahmad and Chu, Cherry and Watt, Jennifer and Mamdani, Muhammad M and Juurlink, David N and Gomes, Tara (2021) Assessment of stimulant use and cardiovascular event risks among older adults. JAMA Network Open , 4 , (10) , e2130795.

Alderson, Sarah L and Farragher, Tracey M and Willis, Thomas A and Carder, Paul and Johnson, Stella and Foy, Robbie (2021) The effects of an evidence- and theory-informed feedback intervention on opioid prescribing for non-cancer pain in primary care: a controlled interrupted time series analysis. PLoS Medicine , 18 , (10) , e1003796.

Miceli McMillan, Ricardo (2021) Global bioethical challenges of medicalising psychedelics. Journal of Psychedelic Studies , 5 , (2) , pp. 57-64. (In Press)

Häuser, Winfried and Buchser, Eric and Finn, David P and Dom, Geerd and Fors, Egil and Heiskanen, Tarja and Jarlbaek, Lene and Knaggs, Roger D and Kosek, Eva and Krcevski-Škvarč, Nevenka and Pakkonen, Kaire and Perrot, Serge and Trouvin, Anne-Priscille and Morlion, Bart (2021) Is Europe also facing an opioid crisis? - A survey of European Pain Federation chapters. European Journal of Pain , 25 , (8) , pp. 1760-1769.

Chua, Kao-Ping and Brummett, Chad M and Ng, Sophia and Bohnert, Amy S B (2021) Association between receipt of overlapping opioid and benzodiazepine prescriptions from multiple prescribers and overdose risk. JAMA Network Open , 4 , (8) , e2120353.

Crippa, José Alexandre S and Zuardi, Antonio W and Guimarães, Francisco S and Campos, Alline Cristina and de Lima Osório, Flávia and Loureiro, Sonia Regina and Dos Santos, Rafael G and Souza, José Diogo S and Ushirohira, Juliana Mayumi and Pacheco, Julia Cozar and Ferreira, Rafael Rinaldi and Mancini Costa, Karla Cristinne and Scomparin, Davi Silveira and Scarante, Franciele Franco and Pires-Dos-Santos, Isabela and Mechoulam, Raphael and Kapczinski, Flávio and Fonseca, Benedito A L and Esposito, Danillo L A and Pereira-Lima, Karina and Sen, Srijan and Andraus, Maristela Haddad and Hallak, Jaime E C (2021) Efficacy and safety of cannabidiol plus standard care vs standard care alone for the treatment of emotional exhaustion and burnout among frontline health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA Network Open , 4 , (8) , e2120603.

Norris, Brid A and Smith, Amelia and Doran, Stephen and Barry, Michael (2021) Trends in strong opioid prescribing in Ireland: A repeated cross-sectional analysis of a national pharmacy claims database between 2010 and 2019. Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety , 30 , (8) , pp. 1003-1011.

Rahman, Alvi and Kane, Joseph and Montastruc, François and Renoux, Christel (2021) Trends in new prescription of gabapentinoids and of coprescription with opioids in the 4 nations of the UK, 1993-2017. British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology , 87 , (8) , pp. 3349-3353.

Brennan, Rebekah and Wazaify, Mayyada and Shawabkeh, Haneen and Boardley, Ian and McVeigh, Jim and Van Hout, Marie Claire (2021) A scoping review of non-medical and extra-medical use of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). Drug Safety , 44 , pp. 917-928.

Davey, Christopher G (2021) Editorial: Out of the night-time and into the day: Ketamine and MDMA as therapies for mental disorders. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry .

Ray, Wayne A and Chung, Cecilia P and Murray, Katherine T and Malow, Beth A and Daugherty, James R and Stein, C Michael (2021) Mortality and concurrent use of opioids and hypnotics in older patients: a retrospective cohort study. PLoS Medicine , 18 , (7) , e1003709. (Submitted)

Schofield, Joe and Steven, Deborah and Foster, Rebecca and Matheson, Catriona and Baldacchino, Alexander and McAuley, Andrew and Parkes, Tessa (2021) Quantifying prescribed high dose opioids in the community and risk of overdose. BMC Public Health , 21 , (1) , p. 1174.

Carlyle, Molly and Broomby, Rupert and Simpson, Graham and Hannon, Rachel and Fawaz, Leah and Mollaahmetoglu, O Merve and Drain, Jade and Mostazir, Mohammod and Morgan, Celia J A (2021) A randomised, double-blind study investigating the relationship between early childhood trauma and the rewarding effects of morphine. Addiction Biology , e13047.

Corkery, John Martin and Hung, Wan-Chu and Claridge, Hugh and Goodair, Christine and Copeland, Caroline S and Schifano, Fabrizio (2021) Recreational ketamine-related deaths notified to the National Programme on Substance Abuse Deaths, England, 1997-2019. Journal of Psychopharmacology , p. 2698811211021588.

Wright, Jason D and Cogan, Jacob C and Huang, Yongmei and Tergas, Ana I and St Clair, Caryn M and Hou, June Y and Khoury-Collado, Fady and Gockley, Allison and Accordino, Melissa and Melamed, Alexander and Hershman, Dawn L (2021) Association of new perioperative benzodiazepine use with persistent benzodiazepine use. JAMA Network Open , 4 , (6) , e2112478.

Cadogan, Cathal A and Bradley, Colin P and Bennett, Kathleen (2021) Impact of changes in controlled drugs legislation on benzodiazepine receptor agonist prescribing in Ireland: a repeated cross-sectional study. European Journal of Clinical Pharmacology , 77 , (6) , pp. 903-912.

Prathivadi, Pallavi and Nielsen, Suzanne (2021) Should we be routinely co-prescribing naloxone for patients on long term opioids? The Medical Journal of Australia .

Degenhardt, Louisa and Hungerford, Phillip and Nielsen, Suzanne and Bruno, Raimondo and Larance, Briony and Clare, Philip J and Dobbins, Timothy and Hall, Wayne and Cohen, Milton and Blyth, Fiona and Lintzeris, Nicholas and Farrell, Michael and Campbell, Gabrielle (2021) Pharmaceutical opioid use patterns and indicators of extramedical use and harm in adults with chronic noncancer pain, 2012-2018. JAMA Network Open , 4 , (4) , e213059.

Deluca, Paolo and Foley, Michelle and Dunne, Jacklyn and Kimergård, Andreas (2021) The Severity of Dependence Scale (SDS) for codeine: preliminary investigation of the psychometric properties of the SDS in an online sample of codeine users from the UK. Frontiers in Psychiatry , 12 , p. 595706.

Szigeti, Balázs and Kartner, Laura and Blemings, Allan and Rosas, Fernando and Feilding, Amanda and Nutt, David J and Carhart-Harris, Robin L and Erritzoe, David (2021) Self-blinding citizen science to explore psychedelic microdosing. eLife , 10 , e62878.

Schlag, Anne K and Hindocha, Chandni and Zafar, Rayyan and Nutt, David J and Curran, H Valerie (2021) Cannabis based medicines and cannabis dependence: a critical review of issues and evidence. Journal of Psychopharmacology .

Griesler, Pamela C and Hu, Mei-Chen and Wall, Melanie M and Kandel, Denise B (2021) Assessment of prescription opioid medical use and misuse among parents and their adolescent offspring in the US. JAMA Network Open , 4 , (1) , e2031073.

Lynn, Ena and Cousins, Gráinne and Lyons, Suzi and Bennett, Kathleen E (2021) Trends in drug poisoning deaths, by sex, in Ireland: a repeated cross-sectional study from 2004 to 2017. BMJ Open , 11 , (9) .

Coleman, A and Lambert, Sharon and Bradley, C and Horan, A (2021) The impact of Covid-19 on medical professionals benzodiazepine prescribing practices. Irish Medical Journal , 114 , (9) , p. 478.

Walsh, Kieran A and Byrne, Stephen and McSharry, Jenny and Browne, John and Irving, Kate and Hurley, Eimir and Rochford-Brennan, Helen and Geoghegan, Carmel and Presseau, Justin and Timmons, Suzanne (2021) Developing a complex intervention targeting antipsychotic prescribing to nursing home residents with dementia. HRB Open Research , 4 , p. 23.

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Dail Debates

[Oireachtas] Dáil Éireann debate. Questions 433 & 692 – Medicinal Products & Substance misuse [Naloxone] [11470/24 & 10276/24]. (07 Mar 2024)

[Oireachtas] Dáil Éireann debate. Questions 470 & 471 - Customs and excise [counterfeit products] [38694/23]. (11 Sep 2023)

[Oireachtas] Dáil Éireann debate. Written answer 27 - Medicinal product [Codeine] [18477/23]. (20 Apr 2023)

[Oireachtas] Dáil Éireann debate. Written answer 65 - Medicinal products [Pregabalin] [18539/23]. (20 Apr 2023)

[Oireachtas] Dáil Éireann debate. Written answer 1270 - Medicinal products [Oxycodone] [63635/22]. (18 Jan 2023)

[Oireachtas] Dáil Éireann debate. Written answers 524 & 525 - Medicinal products [56253/22, 56254/22]. [Antidepressants]. (15 Nov 2022)

[Oireachtas] Dáil Éireann debate. Written answers 526 & 527 - Substance misuse [56255/22]. [prescription drugs]. (15 Nov 2022)

[Oireachtas] Dáil Éireann debate. Written answer 782 – Substance misuse [39248/22]. (14 Jul 2022)

[Oireachtas] Dáil Éireann debate. Written answer 198 – Departmental priorities [33103/22]. (22 Jun 2022)

[Oireachtas] Dáil Éireann debate. Written answer 797 – Health services staff [32406/22]. (21 Jun 2022)

[Oireachtas] Joint Committee on Health debate. Medical Cannabis Access Programme Update: Discussion. (29 Sep 2021)

[Oireachtas] Joint Committee on Health debate. Covid-19 health related issues: update. (02 Mar 2021)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Questions on promised legislation [Medical cannabis]. (21 Jan 2021)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Questions on Promised Legislation [Covid-19] . (03 Dec 2020)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Special Committee on Covid-19 Response final report: motion [Medical cannabis]. (19 Nov 2020)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Questions on Promised Legislation [Medicinal cannabis]. (04 Nov 2020)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Questions on promised legislation [Medicinal cannabis]. (26 Jun 2019)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Cannabis for medicinal use. [12082/19]. (13 Mar 2019)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann. Topical Issue Debate - Cannabis for medicinal use. (15 Jan 2019)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann - Leaders' questions [Medicinal cannabis]. (07 Nov 2018)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Questions on promised legislation [Medicinal cannabis]. (27 Jun 2018)

[Oireachtas] Questions on promised legislation [Medicinal cannabis]. (16 May 2018)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 319 - Medicinal products availability [Medicinal cannabis] [19115/18]. (01 May 2018)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 147 – questions to health [Medicinal cannabis] [18441/18]. (26 Apr 2018)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debates. Written answer 878 - Cannabis for medicinal use [15907/18]. (17 Apr 2018)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 658 - Cannabis for medicinal use [12839/18]. (20 Mar 2018)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 484 - question to health [Medicinal cannabis] [9931/18]. (27 Feb 2018)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answers 205 & 207 - Misuse of drugs [9240/18, 9242/18]. (22 Feb 2018)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debates. Written answer 137- Medicinal products availability [8889/18]. (21 Feb 2018)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debates. Written answers 325, 326, 327 & 328 - Medicinal products regulation [6693/18]. (13 Feb 2018)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debates. Written answer 254 - Crime data [5638/18]. (06 Feb 2018)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debates. Written answers 398 & 399- Cannabis for medicinal use [4152/18, 4153/18]. (30 Jan 2018)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debates. Written answer 400 - Cannabis for medicinal use [4154/18]. (30 Jan 2018)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 290- Cannabis for medicinal use [47744/17]. (14 Nov 2017)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Cannabis for Medicinal Use Regulation Bill 2016 report: motion [private members]. (09 Nov 2017)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 193 - Cannabis for medicinal use [45537/17]. (26 Oct 2017)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answers 332 & 333 - Cannabis for medicinal use [42648/17]. (10 Oct 2017)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 306 - Medicinal products availability [41306/17] [Cannabis products]. (03 Oct 2017)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written Answer 149 - Medicinal products licensing [39974/17]. (21 Sep 2017)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 397 - Medicinal products availability [40687/17]. (Sep 2017)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 1041 - Drug and alcohol testing [Driving] [34843/17]. (13 Jul 2017)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 143 - Misuse of drugs [31711/17] [New psychoactive drugs]. (06 Jul 2017)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 392 - Medicinal products licensing [25288/17] [Medicinal cannabis]. (30 May 2017)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 389 - Prescriptions data [22891/17]. (16 May 2017)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 1386 - Road traffic offences [20643/17]. (02 May 2017)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answers 508-509 - Medicinal products data [psychoactive drugs monitoring] [17648/17, 17651/17]. (11 Apr 2017)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answer – 651 Legislative process [7646/17] [Prescription drugs]. (07 Mar 2017)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 645 – Medicinal products [12071/17] [Cannabis]. (07 Mar 2017)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Questions on promised legislation (Continued) [Medicinal cannabis]. (28 Feb 2017)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 99 - Medicinal products [Cannabis] [4616/17]. (01 Feb 2017)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 55 - Commencement of legislation [Cannabis] [4526/17]. (01 Feb 2017)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Cannabis for Medicinal Use (Regulations) Bill 2016: Second Stage [Private Members].. (01 Dec 2016)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 36 - Prescriptions data [Opioids and sedatives] [37968/16]. (01 Dec 2016)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Report Stage. (21 Jul 2016)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 660 - Prescriptions data [Pregabalin] [22587/16]. (19 Jul 2016)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 68 - Misuse of drugs [Sedatives] [20705/16]. (12 Jul 2016)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2016: Second stage (Resumed) (Continued). (07 Jul 2016)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2016 [Seanad]: Second Stage. (06 Jul 2016)

[Oireachtas] Seanad Eireann debate. Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Bill 2016: committee stage. (29 Jun 2016)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 472 - Medicinal products licensing [Cannabidiol medical marijuana] [11587/16]. (24 May 2016)

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

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 78 - Misuse of drugs [36263/15]. (22 Oct 2015)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Topical issue debate - Misuse of drugs. (06 Oct 2015)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 136 - Medicinal products availability [5178/15] [Sativex]. (04 Feb 2015)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Topical issue debate - Drugs dealing. (27 Nov 2014)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 127 - Proposed legislation [medicinal cannabis] [38414/14]. (08 Oct 2014)

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

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

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Priority question 3 - Substance misuse [54126/13] [Prescription drugs]. (18 Dec 2013)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 601 - Substance misuse [42435/13]. (08 Oct 2013)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 8. Misuse of drugs [39927/13]. (26 Sep 2013)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann Debate. Written answers 480 & 491 - National drug-related deaths index [32913/13 & 32914/13]. (09 Jul 2013)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 211 - Medicinal products supply [21863/13] [Internet retail].. (08 May 2013)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 614 – Misuse of drugs [12640/13] [Prescription drugs]. (12 Mar 2013)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 305 - Misuse of drugs [49108/12] [Sedatives]. (08 Nov 2012)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answers 561 & 676 - Prescription drugs [internet sales] [43273/12] [43274/12]. (09 Oct 2012)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 245 - Medicinal products [Savitex] [39838/12]. (20 Sep 2012)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Topical issue debate - Suicide prevention. (08 Dec 2011)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 450 - Medicinal products [Prescription drugs] [38840/11]. (06 Dec 2011)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 172 - Crime prevention [Prescription drugs] [26765/11]. (29 Sep 2011)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 146 - Prescription drugs [25156/11]. (21 Sep 2011)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 340 - Crime prevention [Prescription drugs] [12737/11]. (24 May 2011)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Adjournment debate - controlled substances. (01 May 2008)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 139 - Medicinal products [Buprenorphine] [35939/06]. (02 Nov 2006)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answer 191 - Pharmacy regulations [5945/06]. (15 Feb 2006)

[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answers 246 - Drug Seizures [Ketamine & Meth] [21502/05]. (22 Jun 2005)

Book

World Health Organization. (2001) How to develop and implement a national drug policy. Geneva: World Health Organization .

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Preuss, Charles V and Kalava, Arun and King, Kevin C (2022) Prescription of controlled substances: benefits and risks. In: Statpearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing .

Horn, Danielle B and Sizemore, Daniel C and Vu, Ly and Porter, Burdett R and Sarantopoulos, Konstantinos. (2021) Responsible controlled substance and opioid prescribing. In: StatPearls. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing .

Conference or Workshop Item

Citywide. (2020) Current trends in drug use presentations. In: Current trends in drug use, 18 November 2020, Webinar.

Edginton, Mark (2011) Addiction to medicines - findings from the DH commissioned reports from the NAC and NTA. In: SMMGP training day: Problematic use of over-the-counter (OTC) medication, benzodiazepines and other prescribed medications: how do we manage these increasing problems?, 11 May 2011, Harrogate, England.

Ford, Chris (2011) Problematic use of over-the-counter (OTC) medication: prevalence, evidence and how to manage people with these problems. In: SMMGP training day: Problematic use of over-the-counter (OTC) medication, benzodiazepines and other prescribed medications: how do we manage these increasing problems?, 11 May 2011, Harrogate, England.

Willott, Stephen (2011) Meeting the challenge of prescribed medication misuse in the community. In: SMMGP training day: Problematic use of over-the-counter (OTC) medication, benzodiazepines and other prescribed medications: how do we manage these increasing problems?, 11 May 2011, Harrogate, England.

Law, Fergus (2011) What is the size, prevalence and evidence of misuse of benzodiazepines. In: SMMGP training day: Problematic use of over-the-counter (OTC) medication, benzodiazepines and other prescribed medications: how do we manage these increasing problems?, 11 May 2011, Harrogate, England.

Video

Hall, Wayne (2022) NDARC webinar series presentation. Implications of the revival of therapeutic research on psychedelic drugs. National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre.

Brett, Jonathan (2022) NDARC webinar series presentation. Non-opioid prescription misuse - new kids on the block. National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre.

Dataset

Primary Care Reimbursement Service. (2023) GMS benzodiazepine and Z drug claims [Ireland].

ESPAD Group. (2022) European School Survey Project on Alcohol and other Drugs: explore, visualise and analyse data.

Teaching Resource

Secretariat to the Commission on Narcotic Drugs. (2022) E-learning on "Availability of and access to controlled substances for medical and scientific purposes". Vienna: United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs.

Statspearl. (2022) StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing.

James, Delyth H and French, David P (2008) Self-medicating scale. Outcomes measurement tool: drug use behaviour – self-medication .

News

[Irish Times] , Cullen, Paul ‘Coffin tablet’: Renewed calls for prescription drug feared to be ‘new OxyContin’ to be reclassified. (25 Feb 2024)

Health Research Board. Health Research Board reports latest drug-related deaths figures. (24 Jun 2023)

[Irish Times] , Bowers, Shauna Antidepressant prescriptions for under-15s up 130% since 2012, HSE figures show. (02 Jun 2023)

[rte.ie] , Lehane, Micheal Prescriptions for medicines containing codeine up 22% since 2012. (01 May 2023)

[Health Products Regulatory Authority] Almost 1 million units of illegal medicines detained by the HPRA in 2022. (29 Mar 2023)

[Irish Times] , Carolan, Mary Coroners call for prescription medication nicknamed ‘coffin tablets’ to be reclassified as controlled drug. (19 Mar 2023)

[Irish Times] , Holland, Kitty Methadone should be prescribed by nurses to cut long wait times, says addiction expert. (08 Jan 2023)

[Irish Sun] , Higgins, Adam CODEINE CRISIS Over the counter sales of certain painkillers to be banned under new plan to tackle epidemic. (16 Nov 2022)

[Department of Health] Minister for Health marks World Patient Safety Day. (17 Sep 2022)

[Health Products Regulatory Authority] Half a million units of illegal medicines detained in first six months of 2022. (25 Aug 2022)

Health Products Regulatory Authority. [Health Products Regulatory Authority] Over 1.6 million units of illegal medicines detained by HPRA. (24 Feb 2022)

[Irish Examiner] , Glennon, Nicole Nearly 5m antidepressants, anti-anxiety drugs dispensed up to August 2021. (03 Oct 2021)

[Irish Examiner] , Dunphy, Liz First cannabis-based product under MCAP to be available from next month. (29 Sep 2021)

[Health Products Regulatory Authority] 1.6 million units of illegal medicines detained in 2020. (08 Jun 2021)

[Medical Independent] , Reilly, Catherine Epilepsy specialists call for inclusion of purified CBD product in access programme. (04 Jun 2021)

[Irish Examiner] , Dunphy, Liz Special report: Benzodiazepines are ‘little ticking time bombs’ on the streets of Cork. (24 May 2021)

[thejournal.ie] , Halpin, Hayley Provision for delivery and funding of Medicinal Cannabis Access Programme announced. (21 Jan 2021)

[Irish Examiner] , Griffin, Niamh Covid 19: More anti-depressants dispensed in 2020 than year before. (06 Jan 2021)

[thejournal.ie] , McNally, Tadgh Permanent medical cannabis delivery service to be established for Irish patients. (14 Dec 2020)

[Department of Health] Minister for Health to assist patients with access to prescribed medical cannabis products. (14 Dec 2020)

[US Food and Drug Administration] FDA requiring labeling changes for benzodiazepines. (23 Sep 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , Baker, Noel More than 66% of inmates in busiest prisons are on medication. (29 Jun 2020)

[Dublinlive] , McMenamy, Emma Coronavirus Ireland: Prescription drug abuse set to soar during lockdown. (24 May 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , Dunphy, Liz Covid crisis leads to plummeting numbers seeking drug addiction treatment. (12 May 2020)

[Irish Times] , Roche, Barry Public warned about dangers of buying drugs online as 300 tablets seized in Cork. (01 May 2020)

HSE Social Inclusion. [Health Service Executive] , Keenan, Eamon Advisory notice by HSE Social Inclusion to addiction services in Ireland. (01 May 2020)

[Irish Examiner] HSE spent extra €700k helping people quit smoking last year. (30 Apr 2020)

[Irish Times] , Gallagher, Conor Over-prescription of tablets helping to drive illicit street trade. (28 Apr 2020)

[Department of Health] Minister for Health to assist patients access their medical cannabis products during COVID-19. (07 Apr 2020)

[Irish Times] , Gallagher, Conor Doctors advised to give emergency drugs to addicts to stop withdrawal in lockdown. (03 Apr 2020)

, Hennessy, Michelle Public warned not to buy fake medicines that claim to treat or prevent coronavirus. (25 Mar 2020)

[Independent.ie] , O'Sullivan, Kathleen Hooked on painkillers: farming's hidden addiction. (11 Mar 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , Walsh, Rowena Bitter pill: Benzodiazepine medication by Irish over-65s in Ireland highest in OECD. (29 Feb 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , English, Eoin Medical cost fears for families granted access to medicinal cannabis amid reimbursement uncertainty. (14 Feb 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , Baker, Noel Group suggests allowing nurses to prescribe methadone. (11 Feb 2020)

[Irish Examiner] , Dunphy, Liz 'It can be lethal' - €27k seizures raise fears of increase in ketamine use in Cork. (07 Feb 2020)

[Irish Times] , MacNamee, Garreth 'Inaccurate and misleading': HSE and psychiatrists warn over Scientology-linked group leaflet on antipsychotic medication. (22 Jan 2020)

[thejournal.ie] , Finn, Christina Two medicinal cannabis products approved for use in Ireland. (03 Dec 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Finn, Christina 'You don't know what's in them': Warning against buying medicines on the internet as over 350,000 pills seized. (15 Nov 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , McElroy, Bryan GPs must stop putting people into diagnostic boxes and pause before prescribing antidepressants. (13 Nov 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Loughlin, Elaine 'We have been given a car with no keys': Calls for medicinal cannabis programme to be expedited. (30 Oct 2019)

[Irish Times] , Houston, Muiris Benzodiazepine warning is highly significant. (30 Sep 2019)

[Medical Council] Medical Council warns doctors to reduce over-prescribing of benzodiazepines. (21 Sep 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , McDermott, Stephen Irish doctors urged to stop over-prescribing benzodiazepines and similar drugs. (19 Sep 2019)

[Irish Times] Irish Times view on Benzodiazepine use: a cause for concern. (15 Jul 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Finn, Christina Benzodiazepine use in Irish over 65s is higher than international average. (08 Jul 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Finn, Christina After long delays, access to cannabis for medical reasons is now allowed under new law. (26 Jun 2019)

[Department of Health] Medical Cannabis Access Programme launch enables compassionate access to cannabis for medical reasons. (26 Jun 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Ruane, Lynn Lynn Ruane: The overdose drug Naloxone can save lives so let's remove the barriers to accessing it. (15 Apr 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Finn, Christina 'Momentous achievement': Campaigners welcome confirmation of government medicinal cannabis supplier. (02 Apr 2019)

[Irish Times] The Irish Times view on deaths from prescription drugs: cause for alarm. (14 Mar 2019)

[Health Research Board] Health Research Board publish latest drug-related deaths figures. (08 Mar 2019)

[RTE News] , Corrigan, Conn The hidden side of benzo use uncovered. (08 Mar 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac More than 730 drug deaths a year. (08 Mar 2019)

[RTE News] , Corrigan, Conn Sharp regional variations in benzo prescribing. (07 Mar 2019)

[RTE News] , Corrigan, Conn Revealed: Massive rise in antidepressant prescribing. (06 Mar 2019)

[Health Products Regulatory Authority] HPRA detain 619,213 dosage units of illegal medicines in 2018. (05 Mar 2019)

[Irish Examiner] , Ring, Evelyn People using street tablets 'don't know what they are getting'. (25 Feb 2019)

[thejournal.ie] , Thomas, Conal From medicine cabinet to the streets: Abuse of prescription drugs rises in Dublin. (22 Feb 2019)

[The Irish News] , Morris, Allison Five Christmas deaths 'linked to prescription drugs' [Northern Ireland]. (01 Jan 2019)

[Irish Mirror] , Hughes, Edel Over 300 kids poisoned by household and illegal drugs in Ireland last year. (29 Dec 2018)

[Irish Independent] , O'Connor, Rúaidhrí 'It almost became like a habit' - O'Driscoll reveals painkiller use. (06 Dec 2018)

[Irish Times] , O'Halloran, Marie Importation of cannabis-based products has ‘chill factor for neurologists’. (06 Dec 2018)

[Extra.ie] , Lee, John Gardaí say: ‘State should supply heroin to new drugs centre’. (25 Nov 2018)

[thejournal.ie] , Finn, Christina Officials travel abroad to help sort out Ireland's problem in sourcing medicinal cannabis. (07 Nov 2018)

[thejournal.ie] , Finn, Christina Delay in medicinal cannabis scheme as the government is having problems finding a quality assured supplier. (03 Nov 2018)

[thejournal.ie] , Ryan, Orla Medical cannabis products can now be prescribed in Northern Ireland. (01 Nov 2018)

[Irish Medical Times] Nine patients are granted ministerial licences for use of medicinal cannabis. (04 Oct 2018)

[Independent.ie] , Riegel, Ralph Some 60pc of accidental poisonings involve children under 10. (04 Oct 2018)

[Irish Times] , Thompson, Sylvia Being alert to the risks of falsified and substandard medicines. (27 Sep 2018)

[Department of Health] Drugs survey reveals that levels of recent drug use has risen slightly. (14 Sep 2018)

[Belfast Telegraph] , Williamson, Claire Tesco installs three bins for disposal of illegal drugs in Northern Ireland. (29 Aug 2018)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Simon Community urging State to legally prescribe heroin to users. (14 Aug 2018)

[Medical Independent] , Cahill, Niamh Call for opioid antidote to be available without prescription. (09 Aug 2018)

[Irish Times] , Harrold, Pat When a local GP suddenly finds themselves in a scene from ‘Love/Hate’. (08 Aug 2018)

[thejournal.ie] , McDermott, Stephen HSE prescriptions for antidepressants and anxiety medications up by two thirds since 2009. (01 Aug 2018)

[Independent.ie] , Quinlin, Ailin The rise of steroid use: Irish men are feeling pressure to get a ripped Love Island body. (24 Jul 2018)

[Independent.ie] , Begley, Ian Social media sites 'make addictive medication easier to buy'. (09 Jul 2018)

[Irish Times] , Kelleher, Olivia Irish medicinal cannabis campaigner to speak before House of Commons. (20 Jun 2018)

[Medical Independent] , Reilly, Catherine Minister will still have power to grant licences for medical cannabis. (14 Jun 2018)

[Irish Times] , O'Sullivan, Kevin Irish plans to develop new cannabis-based treatments for epilepsy announced. (17 May 2018)

[Irish Examiner] , English, Eoin Mother: We need medicinal cannabis and our policymakers don’t seem to care. (12 May 2018)

[Irish Examiner] , Leogue, Joe 2,500 sign mothers’ petition seeking legalisation of medicinal cannabis. (03 May 2018)

[RTE News] , Bowers, Fergal Mental health report calls for less reliance on medication. (26 Apr 2018)

[rte.ie] , Bowers, Fergal 40% jump in illegal prescription drugs seized. (17 Apr 2018)

[Health Products Regulatory Authority] Close to one million units of illegal medicines detained by the HPRA in 2017. (17 Apr 2018)

[Irish Times] , Kelleher, Olivia Parents call for ‘life-saving’ medicinal cannabis payment refunds. (08 Apr 2018)

[Irish Examiner] , Ring, Evelyn Cannabis is a destructive, nasty, evil drug, psychiatrist tells conference. (06 Apr 2018)

[Irish Examiner] , Shanahan, Catherine Study highlights long-term prescription drug use. (03 Apr 2018)

[Irish Examiner] , Shanahan, Catherine Lack of therapies blamed for high antidepressant rates. (22 Mar 2018)

[Belfast Telegraph] , Smyth, Lisa Addiction to prescription drugs in Northern Ireland 'at epidemic levels'. (19 Mar 2018)

[The Irish News] , Graham, Seanin Former state pathologist warns of dangers of long-term prescribing of 'addictive' painkillers. (12 Mar 2018)

[Independent.ie] , Byrne, Katie The hidden epidemic: How Ireland has become addicted to benzodiazepines. (27 Feb 2018)

[Irish Times] , Gallagher, Conor ‘Broken’ health care system to blame for huge rise in opioid use, say GPs. (05 Feb 2018)

[Health Research Board] Health Research Board publish latest drug-related deaths figures. (12 Dec 2017)

Press Association. [Independent.ie] Medicinal cannabis licence granted for girl with rare syndrome. (29 Nov 2017)

[Department of Health] Misuse of Drugs (supervision of prescription and supply of methadone and medicinal products containing buprenorphine authorised for opioid substitution treatment) regulations 2017 SI No. 522 of 2017. (28 Nov 2017)

[Irish Examiner] , Fegan, Joyce First licence granted to treat pain with cannabis. (18 Nov 2017)

[Irish Medical Times] Controlled drugs guidance. (03 Nov 2017)

[Medical Independent] , Reilly, Catherine Seized oncology medications were aimed at bodybuilders. (05 Oct 2017)

[Belfast Telegraph] , Campbell, Brett Class tramadol with heroin and cocaine, says Northern Ireland medical expert. (01 Aug 2017)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Callaghan, Helen Tranquilliser trap: the pain of pill addiction. (21 Jul 2017)

[Irish Examiner] , Ni Chonchuir, Sharon Addictive legal drugs taken for medical purposes are leading to chronic problems. (01 Jul 2017)

[Irish Examiner] , Ring, Evelyn Pharmacists warn over buying medicine online. (29 Jun 2017)

[Independent.ie] , Meehan, Alex From injury to addiction. (22 Jun 2017)

[Irish Times] , D'Arcy, Ciaran Roadside drug tests may tackle prescription painkiller ‘epidemic’. (27 May 2017)

[thejournal.ie] University exam stress: 'I've seen many of my friends turn to ADHD drugs'. (14 May 2017)

[thejournal.ie] , Ryan, Orla Fears 'risky new drug trend' could develop amid crackdown on prescription drugs. (05 May 2017)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Laws tackle booming trade in sedatives and sleeping tablets. (05 May 2017)

[Irish College of General Practitioners] New Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2017 – Advice for GP prescribing. (04 May 2017)

[Independent.ie] Careful with your medicine: what to know about new drug-driving laws. (03 May 2017)

[Department of Health] Commencement of the Misuse of Drugs (Amendment) Act 2016 and associated Ministerial Regulations and Orders. (03 May 2017)

[thejournal.ie] , Brophy, Daragh Concern over street use of epilepsy drug in Dublin and Limerick. (30 Mar 2017)

[Department of Health] Minister Harris announces ‘pivotal step’ on medicinal cannabis access programme – prescribers, patients and pharmacists to draw up guidance for the safe use of cannabis-based treatments for qualifying patients. (29 Mar 2017)

[drugs.ie] Pregabalin harm reduction campaign launched on drugs.ie. (22 Mar 2017)

[thejournal.ie] , Murray, Sean Your 6 big questions about medicinal cannabis in Ireland... answered. (20 Mar 2017)

[Independent.ie] , Bielenberg, Kim Science weighs in to assess risks and rewards of medicinal cannabis. (19 Mar 2017)

[Irish Examiner] , Shanahan, Catherine Experts to provide clarity on medicinal cannabis. (16 Mar 2017)

[Health Products Regulatory Authority] HPRA detains 673,906 dosage units of illegal medicines in 2016. (13 Mar 2017)

[RTE News] HPRA backs limited access to medicinal cannabis. (07 Mar 2017)

[Department of Health] Statement from Minister Harris: Cannabis for medical reasons. (06 Mar 2017)

[Department of Health] Department of Health: Update on progress re Cannabis for medical reasons. (01 Mar 2017)

[breakingnews.ie] , Murphy, Ann GP warns of Xanax and prescription drugs for sale on Cork streets. (14 Feb 2017)

[Independent.ie] , Bielenberg, Kim The drugs don't work - psyhciatric guru Ivor Brown says he would never give antidepressents to anyone. (12 Feb 2017)

[Independent.ie] , Sweeney, Eamon Medication Nation: 9 Horrifying revelations from Dr Eva Orsmond's documentary. (31 Jan 2017)

[Irish Mirror] , Gallagher, Jim Ireland rapidly becoming a nation of pill-popping addicts, TV Dr Eva Orsmond claims. (28 Jan 2017)

[Irish Medical Times] , Shannon, June Sleeping pill-related deaths increase by 41%. (16 Jan 2017)

[Derry Journal] , Mullan, Kevin Pfizer seeking testimony from illegal pill users as part of drug surveillance efforts. (15 Jan 2017)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Sullivan, Claire High rate of tranquiliser use among over-65s. (12 Jan 2017)

[thejournal.ie] , Russell, Cliodhna Prescription drugs used in three out of every four overdoses. (30 Dec 2016)

[Department of Health (UK)] [Northern Ireland] Department of Health warning over illicit prescription drugs in circulation. (23 Dec 2016)

Editorial. [Irish Times] The time is right to offer patients and doctors the choice of using medicinal cannabis in line with scientific evidence. (07 Dec 2016)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Seizures of illicit prescription drugs soaring. (03 Dec 2016)

[Irish Examiner] , Ring, Evelyn Medicinal cannabis offers ‘a new horizon’ for treatment of epilepsy. (25 Nov 2016)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Prescribed drugs linked to 30% of road fatalities. (19 Nov 2016)

[Medical Independent] , Reilly, Catherine Other drugs ‘could fill the void’ following abused drug controls — HSE addiction specialist. (16 Nov 2016)

[thejournal.ie] , MacNamee, Garreth The vast majority of people in Ireland want to see medicinal cannabis legalised. (14 Nov 2016)

[Irish Mirror] , Barrie, Joshua The prescription drug killing nearly as many people as cocaine. (07 Oct 2016)

[Health Products Regulatory Authority] New campaign urges people to Take 3 Minutes to get full benefit of medicines. (19 Sep 2016)

[Medical Independent] , Reilly, Catherine More ‘hands-on’ training needed on methadone prescribing. (15 Sep 2016)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Doherty, Caroline Million doses of counterfeit medicines seized. (09 Sep 2016)

[Independent.ie] , O'Regan, Eilish Older people wrongly given sedative drugs - doctor. (29 Jul 2016)

[Irish Examiner] , Fegan, Joyce Street sale of prescription drugs to be made illegal. (01 Jul 2016)

[Independent.ie] , O'Regan, Mark Students warned over 'brain viagra'. (24 Apr 2016)

[thejournal.ie] , Hosford, Paul A report on medicinal cannabis will be in the Oireachtas today. (07 Mar 2016)

[thejournal.ie] , Sheils McNamee, Michael Party drug ketamine could be used for difficult-to-sedate patients. (27 Feb 2016)

, Cusack, Jim Addicts risk death using prescription epilepsy pill. (24 Jan 2016)

[Independent.ie] , Sheehan, Maeve Crisis of the prescription drug addicts. (17 Jan 2016)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Brien, Kelly State ‘wastes €34m a year on unneeded anti-depressants’. (10 Oct 2015)

[Medical Independent] , Lynch, David Hopes raised for OTC naloxone. (08 Oct 2015)

[Irish Examiner] , Shanahan, Catherine Third of students use legal drugs to ‘get high’. (28 Aug 2015)

[Medical Independent] , Cahill, Niamh Students using prescription medications to ‘get high’. (27 Aug 2015)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac 400,000 tablets seized as crisis deepens. (11 Aug 2015)

[Irish Examiner] 60% drugs bought online 'below standard or fake'. (06 Jul 2015)

[Medical Independent] Minister Lynch announces logo to show legitimacy of medicines retailers. (01 Jul 2015)

[RTE News] Tablets and capsules worth over €430,000 seized. (18 Jun 2015)

[Independent.ie] , Byrne, Katie Antidepressants: the real story behind their increase in use and the side-effects. (13 May 2015)

[Irish Examiner] , Ring, Evelyn Lethal dieting pills for sale online. (22 Apr 2015)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Roísín Shortall to press Leo Varadkar over delays to drug laws. (14 Apr 2015)

[Irish Examiner] , Baker, Noel ‘Drugs on offer to curb alcohol abuse’. (10 Apr 2015)

[Irish Medical Times] , Shannon, June Negative impact of prescribed medications highlighted at traffic medicine meeting. (09 Apr 2015)

[Irish Examiner] Brain medication being used to ‘gain an edge’ at school and work. (01 Apr 2015)

[Irish Examiner] Treatment drugs cost State €40m. (30 Mar 2015)

[Irish Examiner] , Barry, Siobhan Special report: A state of high anxiety over antidepressant prescription. (19 Mar 2015)

[Independent.ie] , O'Regan, Eilish Sleeping pills still not being properly prescribed - audit. (12 Mar 2015)

[Wexford People] , Lambe, Fintan CBDI aims to reduce the harms of addiction. (17 Feb 2015)

[thejournal.ie] ‘Worse now than the heroin epidemic of the 80s’ – Christy Burke on drugs in Dublin. (29 Jan 2015)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac TD: No political will to tackle benzos. (27 Dec 2014)

[thejournal.ie] Are you on medication? Here’s why you probably shouldn’t drink this Christmas. (19 Dec 2014)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Legal drugs cause 75% of poisoning deaths. (16 Dec 2014)

[RTE News] Criminal gangs involved in selling fake medicines. (19 Nov 2014)

[Medical Independent] GP concerns were raised over any benzodiazepine prescription changes. (23 Oct 2014)

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

[Irish Examiner] , O'Sullivan, Claire Half of over-65s mix booze and medication, despite warnings. (04 Jul 2014)

[Irish Examiner] , Walsh, Jason ‘Smart drug’ not such a bright idea. (30 Jun 2014)

British Irish Council. [British Irish Council] Ministerial meeting of the sectoral group on the misuse of substances. (27 Jun 2014)

[irishhealth.com] , Hunter, Niall 143 medicine-related deaths last year. (26 Jun 2014)

Irish Medicines Board. [Irish Medicines Board] Irish medicines board announces 2013 performance outturn. (20 Jun 2014)

[Irish Examiner] , Baker, Noel Parents ‘over-reliant’ on medication to treat mental health issues. (19 Jun 2014)

[irishhealth.com] Thousands of illegal meds detained. (26 May 2014)

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

[Irish Examiner] , O'Keeffe, Cormac Legal drugs responsible for most overdoses. (22 Jan 2014)

[thejournal.ie] Prescription drugs worth €75k seized from house in Summerhill. (21 Dec 2013)

[irishhealth.com] , Condon, Deborah Do not mix alcohol with medicines. (11 Dec 2013)

[Irish Medical Times] Data on antidepressant prescribing now available. (01 Nov 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Rogers, Stephen Lives ‘in danger’ from fake medicine. (17 Sep 2013)

[Irish Independent] , O'Regan, Eilish Warning as cases of painkiller poisoning on rise. (09 Sep 2013)

[Irish Independent] , Ellis, Fiona Suicide victim's mum calls for rethink on medication. (09 Sep 2013)

[Irish Medical Times] , Reilly, Catherine DoH clarifies policy on handwritten scripts. (04 Sep 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Ó Fátharta, Conall Drug and alcohol abuse by nurses exposed. (20 Aug 2013)

Royal College of Psychiatrists. [Royal College of Psychiatrists] Stimulant medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder ‘protects against substance use disorders’. (12 Jul 2013)

[irishhealth.com] , Condon, Deborah Warning on buying meds online. (01 Jul 2013)

[Irish Examiner] Editorial: Lack of awareness of drugs black market. (29 Jun 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Cionnaith, Fiachra Online fake drugs trade worth up to €70bn. (29 Jun 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , De Brun, Rita Students turning to legal stimulants for exam edge. (09 May 2013)

[thejournal.ie] Drugs bought on the internet ‘can contain rat poison’, warn pharmacists. (28 Apr 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , O'Sullivan, Claire Probe into claims cocaine, cannabis are being smuggled into psychiatric unit. (27 Apr 2013)

[thejournal.ie] Cannabis-based oral spray approved for use in Ireland. (12 Apr 2013)

[Irish Examiner] , Connolly, Shaun Call for crackdown on web prescription drugs trade. (02 Apr 2013)

[Irish Independent] , Melia, Paul 2.5m tablets seized as more people buy online. (05 Jan 2013)

[irishhealth.com] 'Don't mix alcohol and meds'. (19 Dec 2012)

[Irish Examiner] , Ring, Evelyn Drug to curb alcohol dependence gets go-ahead. (17 Dec 2012)

European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction. [EMCDDA] Driving under the influence of drugs, alcohol and medicines. New EMCDDA report reveals risks of substance use behind the wheel. (14 Dec 2012)

[Irish Independent] , Kelly, Fiach Medicinal cannabis available here in the next year. (01 Dec 2012)

[thejournal.ie] Pharmacists express concern over addiction to pain relief. (01 May 2012)

[Irish Medical Times] , Gantly, Dara Service shortfalls are the reason behind prescribing rates — IMO. (04 Apr 2012)

[Medical Independent] , Shannon, June HSE benzodiazepine letters to encourage quality prescribing. (23 Mar 2012)

[thejournal.ie] Prescription drug usage on the rise among women. (23 Nov 2011)

[thejournal.ie] 50,000 illegal and counterfeit medicines seized in Ireland. (30 Sep 2011)

[BBC News Northern Ireland] Prescription drug misuse growing in Northern Ireland. (24 Aug 2011)

[Irish Medical Times] Prescribing heroin reduces abuse of the drug. (08 Jul 2011)

[Irish Medical Times] , Connors, Aoife Plan to control use of benzodiazepines. (06 Jul 2011)

[Medical Independent] , Shannon, June An addiction on prescription. (30 Jun 2011)

[Department of Health] Minister Shortall launches Report on Responding to Benzodiazepine use in Ballymun. (21 Jun 2011)

RTE News. [RTE News] Long-term patients taking inappropriate drugs. (06 Apr 2011)

[Southern Regional Drugs Task Force] DUMP campaign. (09 Feb 2011)

[Irish Medical Times] , Pinjon, Emmanuelle Use of prescribed drugs to treat alcohol addiction. (02 Dec 2010)

The Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland. [The Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland] New codeine guidance now in force – Pharmacy Regulator. (01 Aug 2010)

[Drug Treatment Centre Board] The Drug Treatment Centre Board Pioneers First Nurse Prescribers in Addiction in Ireland. (05 Jan 2010)

[Sunday Independent] Prescriptions for anti-anxiety drugs nudge one million mark. (21 Oct 2007)

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