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Understanding the early exposure and potential impact of alcohol health warning labels in Ireland:
results from a cross-sectional survey
Kokole, Daša et al (2026) International Journal of Drug Policy, 156.
doi.org/10.1016/j.drugpo.2026.105443

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Digital vectors of disease: how alcohol 'smart' labels leapfrog health policy
Coghlan, Anna et al (2026) BMC Public Health, 26. doi.org/10.1186/s12889-026-27456-4

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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder: a global perspective seeing the unseen: fetal alcohol spectrum
disorder (s) in child welfare service provision. A discussion paper
Curran, William (2026) Child Protection and Practice, 10. doi.org/10.1016/j.chipro.2026.100334

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"I never thought of myself": the lived experience of stigmatisation and wellbeing for Irish affected
family members of relatives with substance use disorders.
Gaffey, Jane and Dunne, Simon (2026) Journal of Health Psychology, Early online.
doi.org/10.1177/13591053261473420

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Vicarious trauma among a sample of European nurses: using qualitative findings from a mixed methods
study to develop an organisational leadership guideline.
Annunziata, Kristine Nicki et al (2026) Journal of Nursing Management, 2026.
doi.org/10.1155/jonm/9888206

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The code of the street as a hook to build redemption scripts in Cork City.
Windle, James et al (2026) The British Journal of Criminology, Early online.
doi.org/10.1093/bjc/azag077

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Peer support workers' experiences of supervision in substance use services
Mahon, Daryl (2026) Community Mental Health Journal, Early online.
doi.org/10.1007/s10597-026-01715-5

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My pregnancy: expert advice for every step
(2026) Dublin: Health Service Executive

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FASD Ireland - second national conference
FASD Ireland. (2026) In: FASD & Justice, 14 and 15 May 2026, Dublin.

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Burnout, depressive, and somatic symptoms in Gaelic Games athletes: the mediating role of resilience
Huggard, Leigh et al (2026) Irish journal of psychological medicine, Early online, pp. 1-6.
doi.org/10.1017/ipm.2026.10218.

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Child protection and welfare concerns in an adult emergency department
Carey, S et al (2026) Irish Medical Journal, 119, (7).

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A model of intergenerational adverse childhood experiences in a sample of Irish Families
Maiorano, Nicole et al (2026) Journal of Interpersonal Violence, Early online.
doi.org/10.1177/08862605261476097

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Domestic violence and abuse-related suicide: evidence from six years of Irish coronial data
Cox, Gemma et al (2026) Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine, Early online. pp. 1-8.
doi.org/10.1017/ipm.2026.10220

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Clinician awareness, attitudes and prescribing practices relating to doxycycline post-exposure
prophylaxis (DoxyPEP) in Ireland: cross-sectional survey of sexual health professionals
Gilmore, John et al (2026) International Journal of STD & AIDS, 37, (8), pp. 861-869.
doi.org/10.1177/09564624261445197

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A qualitative exploration of healthcare workers’ experiences in a sexual assault referral centre
McFadden, Sally et al (2026) Journal of Forensic Psychology Research and Practice, Early online.
doi.org/10.1080/24732850.2026.2638357

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Pornography use and its association with risk taking sexual behaviours among Irish adolescents
Murphy, Nicola M et al (2026) Public Health in Practice, 12. doi.org/10.1016/j.puhip.2026.100829

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Living independently and free from targeted abuse (LIFT): understanding mate crime and the
experiences of disabled people in Ireland.
O'Mahony, Charles (2026) Galway: University of Galway

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Traveller-led substance use resources. [Webpage]
East Limerick Traveller Project. (2026)

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"Speaking through crisis": experiences of suicidal ideation and emergency care help-seeking among
Irish Traveller women
O'Mahony, James et al (2026) Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine, Early online. pp. 1-11.
doi.org/10.1017/ipm.2026.10221

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Feasibility of LifeLab Dublin: a co-designed health literacy intervention for socioeconomic
disadvantaged schools
Grady, Caera L et al (2026) Health Promotion International, 41, (4). doi.org/10.1093/heapro/daag127

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National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) [Webpage]
(2026) Department of Education and Youth

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Child poverty and well-being in transition: learning and adapting to accelerate change in children’s
lives. Second progress report of the Child Poverty and Well-being Programme Office
Department of An Taoiseach. (2026) Dublin: Government of Ireland

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Report of the Expert Advisory Group for the next suicide and self-harm reduction strategy.
Expert Advisory Group for the next suicide and self-harm reduction strategy. (2026) Dublin:
Department of Health

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Podcast: No/lo alcohol products - what role do they play in reducing alcohol harm?
(2026) Dublin: Alcohol Action Ireland

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International comparisons of Irish alcohol excise taxation in the European Union and the UK in 2025
Foley, Anthony (2026) Dublin: Drinks Industry Group of Ireland

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High Level Taskforce on Mental Health and Addiction – Third annual progress report September 2024 –
2025
High Level Taskforce Steering Committee. (2026) Dublin: Department of Health; Department of Justice.

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HSE Drugs and Alcohol Helpline / HIV & Sexual Health Helpline annual report 2025
(2026) Dublin: Health Service Executive

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National anti-money laundering, countering the financing of terrorism and countering proliferation
financing strategy 2026.
Department of Finance. (2026) Dublin: Government of Ireland

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Office of the State Pathologist annual report 2025
(2026) Dublin: Office of the State Pathologist

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Irish Prison Service annual report 2025
(2026) Longford: Irish Prison Service

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Parole Board annual report 2025
(2026) Dublin: Parole Board

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Public transport passenger personal security report 2025
(2026) Dublin: National Transport Authority

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Assessment of policing performance during 2025
Policing and Community Safety Authority. (2026) Dublin: PCSA

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Rutland Centre annual report 2025
(2026) Dublin: Rutland Centre

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International publications
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The European drug index: measuring and comparing national substance use across the European Union to
aid policy and planning
Murphy, Ethan et al (2026) International Journal of Drug Policy, 156.
doi.org/10.1016/j.drugpo.2026.105451

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High awareness, low clarity: knowledge of the Australian Capital Territory's multi-drug
decriminalisation reform among people who use illicit drugs
Sutherland, Rachel et al (2026) Drug and Alcohol Review, 45, (6). doi.org/10.1111/dar.70222

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Harnessing expert knowledge for prevention interventions through structured elicitations
Hanea, Anca et al (2026) Drugs: Education Prevention and Policy, Early online.
doi.org/10.1080/09687637.2026.2716009

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Potential harms associated with universal school-based mental health programs for adolescents: a
scoping review
Yao, Esther S et al (2026) The Journal of Adolescent Health, Early online.
doi.org/10.1016/j.jadohealth.2026.06.009

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Cohort profile: Scotland's Substance Use and Health Intelligence Linked Dataset (SHIeLD)
Barnsdale, Lee et al (2026) International Journal of Epidemiology, 55, (4).
doi.org/10.1093/ije/dyag140

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Anti-stigma policy briefings
(2026) London: Anti-Stigma Network

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Editorial: Understanding recovery capital for addiction recovery in adolescence and young adulthood
Hennessy, Emily A and Ivers, Jo-Hanna H Frontiers in Adolescent Medicine, 4. doi:
10.3389/fradm.2026.1937519

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Recovery capital: a concept analysis
Zhang, Yudie et al (2026) Frontiers in Public Health, 14. doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2026.1834864

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Towards caring communities: a community-based qualitative inquiry of family caregiving for people
who use drugs in rural settings
Mathias, Holly et al (2026) International Journal of Drug Policy, 156.
doi.org/10.1016/j.drugpo.2026.105450

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Supporting concerned significant others beyond interventions: professional boundaries in alcohol and
other drugs-related social services
Fagerström, Hans (2026) European Journal of Social Work, Early online.
doi.org/10.1080/13691457.2026.2712608

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Educational outcomes for children living in households with adult substance misuse: a national data
linkage study in Wales, UK
Farr, Ian et al (2026) Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, Early online.
doi.org/10.1136/jech-2026-226006

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WEDINOS annual report: April 2025 to March 2026
(2026) Cardiff: Public Health Wales

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Specialist Needle and Syringe Programme: understanding change in specialist needle and syringe
programme.
(2026) Cardiff: Public Health Wales.

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Needle and syringe programme activity in Wales annual report 2025 to 2026
Substance Misuse Programme, Health Protection Team, Public Health Wales. (2026) Cardiff: Public
Health Wales

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Making sense of implementation science planning tools: addressing implementation challenges in
substance use disorder and mental health treatment
Elansary, Mei et al (2026) Global Implementation Research and Applications, 6, (3), pp. 436-452.
doi.org/10.1007/s43477-026-00236-3

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You "can't get away from the social": Individual, relational, and contextual influences on mental
health and substance use-related help-seeking among people in contact with the criminal justice
system
Connell, Catriona et al (2026) PLoS ONE, 21, (7). doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0354996

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Patient experiences and perceived efficacy of a newly implemented hospital-based withdrawal
management unit in Vancouver, Canada: findings from the Road to Recovery evaluation
Roberge, Sidney et al (2026) Addiction Science & Clinical Practice, 21, (1).
doi.org/10.1186/s13722-026-00671-5

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Digital mental health apps for young people in Europe: a systematic cross-country analysis
Madrid Cagigal, Alba et al (2026) PLOS Digital Health, 5, (8). doi.org/10.1371/journal.pdig.0001622

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Youth care under pressure: addressing complex cases of youth homelessness through cross sectoral
collaboration and reflective practice
Moentjens, Gwendy (2026) Journal of Social Care, 5, (2). doi.org/10.21427/x2d1-aw23

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Making up people involved in drug markets: punishment and protection in the policing of UK county
lines
Kammersgaard, Tobias et al (2026) The British Journal of Criminology, Early online.
doi.org/10.1093/bjc/azag061

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Managing competition in hybrid drug markets: how Snapchat mediates opportunities and risks for drug
dealers’ practices
Korshøj, NT and Søgaard, Thomas Friis (2026) Drugs: Education Prevention and Policy, Early online.
doi.org/10.1080/09687637.2025.2579161

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More than a second chance: realist, qualitative insights on the outcomes of police drug diversion in
England
Smith, Rivka et al (2026) Criminology & Criminal Justice, Early online.
doi.org/10.1177/17488958261462143

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Trends in overdose and other drug-induced deaths in Australia, 2005 - 2025
Chrzanowska, Agata et al (2026) Sydney: National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre, UNSW Sydney

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Ketamine for substance use disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Fang, Shu-Ping et al (2026) Frontiers in Psychiatry, 17. doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2026.1835709

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Harm-reduction programs and interventions for equity-deserving populations who use crack-cocaine
Sculco, Camilla et al (2026) European Addiction Research, 32, (2), pp. 86-104.
doi.org/10.1159/000551848

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Medication transitions and predictors of illicit substance use during opioid agonist treatment: a
three-year follow-up study
Jobling, Nina et al (2026) Addiction Science & Clinical Practice, 21, (1).
doi.org/10.1186/s13722-026-00711-0

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Global perspectives on treatment and harm reduction services for opioid use disorder: Results from
an international survey
Khojasteh Zonoozi, Arash et al (2026) International Journal of Drug Policy, 156.
doi.org/10.1016/j.drugpo.2026.105448

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A fentanyl-responsive microneedle patch for harm reduction
Zhao, Penghui et al (2026) Advanced Science, Early online. doi.org/10.1002/advs.202524301

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Barriers and facilitators to naloxone access for adolescents: a narrative review
Ramos, Cristian R et al (2026) Substance Use: Research and Treatment, 20.
doi.org/10.1177/29768357261472425

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The health and social effects of nonmedical cannabis use: technical brief
(2026) Geneva: World Health Organization

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Impacts of global cannabis policy changes on substance use: a systematic review of
quasi-experimental studies
Windle, Sarah B et al (2026) Millbank Quarterly, Early online. doi.org/10.1111/1468-0009.70108

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Trends in emergency department visits involving cannabis hyperemesis syndrome identified using a new
diagnosis code - United States, January 2023-May 2026
Vivolo-Kantor, Alana M et al (2026) MMWR. Morbidity and mortality weekly report, 75, (30), pp.
391-396. doi.org/10.15585/mmwr.mm7530a2

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Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome
Venkatesan, Thangam et al (2026) JAMA, Early online. doi.org/10.1001/jama.2026.7873

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Does co-administration of cannabidiol (CBD) influence the plasma availability of
delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and its active metabolite in humans?
A systematic review and meta-analysis. Chester, Lucy A et al (2026) Neuroscience and Biobehavioral
Reviews, 190. doi.org/10.1016/j.neubiorev.2026.106910

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People experiencing homelessness and their experiences with substance use services for alcohol
treatment in England: journey mapping based on semi-structured interviews
Buss, Vera Helen et al (2026) Addiction, Early online. doi.org/10.1111/add.70563

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Systematic review and meta analysis of comprehensive community initiatives on alcohol use and
related harms
Gates, Peter et al (2026) Addiction, Early online. doi.org/10.1111/add.70553

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Translating WHO theory on alcohol to practice-where are we in the policy spectrum?
Magid, Avi (2026) European Journal of Public Health, 36, (4). doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/ckag135

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Implementation of minimum unit pricing for alcohol in Scotland and subsequent rates of
hospital-admitted self-harm: controlled interrupted time series analysis
Steeg, Sarah et al (2026) Journal of Public Health, Early online. doi.org/10.1093/pubmed/fdag058

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Blinded by the 'lite': consumer perceptions of health-oriented claims on alcohol labels and
self-reported impact on intended purchasing and consumption
Kostadinov, Victoria et al (2026) Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, Early online.
doi.org/10.15288/jsad.25-00336

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Alcohol consumption and risk of dementia and cognitive decline: from evidence to prevention
strategies
Fares, Auda (2026) European Medical Journal, 14, (1), pp. 105-122.
doi.org/10.33590/emjneurol/CE9368V5

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Alcohol's harm to others among adults in Australia: findings from the 2022-2023 national drug and
health household survey
Vu, Giang T et al (2026) International Journal of Drug Policy, 156.
doi.org/10.1016/j.drugpo.2026.105444

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Intervention models and behaviour change techniques to reduce the risk of alcohol exposed
pregnancies: a systematic review of interventions for non-pregnant women
Akagwu, Oluwakemi et al (2026) Journal of Prevention, Early online.
doi.org/10.1007/s10935-026-00940-8

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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) and harmful sexual behaviours or sexual offending: a
systematic scoping review
Nazeem, Uzma et al (2026) Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology, Early online.
doi.org/10.1007/s11896-026-09848-9

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A register-based study of long-term health and social care costs among children with prenatal
alcohol exposure
Jolma, Mirjami et al (2026) PLoS ONE, 21, (3). doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0332113

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A systematic review of operational research modelling for alcohol consumption and its consequences
Williams, Elin H et al (2026) Health Systems, 15, (1), pp. 6-41.
doi.org/10.1080/20476965.2025.2523751

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The depiction of under 25s in alcohol and gambling ads online
Snapshot report. (2026) London: Advertising Standards Authority.

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The global state of tobacco harm reduction 2026: a situation report
Shapiro, Harry and Mzhavanadze, Giorgi (2026) Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction

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Supporting individuals to use Nicotine Replacement Therapy [NRT] to create a smoke-free home
A how to guide for NHS Health Boards. O’Donnell, R et al (2026) Stirling: University of Stirling

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Changes in harm perceptions of e-cigarettes compared with cigarettes following the announcement of
the disposable vape ban in Great Britain
Jackson, Sarah E et al (2026) Nicotine & Tobacco Research, 28, (8), pp. 1443-1448.
doi.org/10.1093/ntr/ntag030

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Changes in knowledge of the major harms of tobacco smoking and secondhand smoke exposure among
adults who smoke
Findings from 26 countries of the International Tobacco Control (ITC) Project (2002-2022) and 32
countries of the Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) (2008-2020). Chung-Hall, et al (2026) BMJ Open,
16, (8). doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-107667

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Australia's unique vaping reforms: first results from a repeated cross-sectional study in South
Australia
Dono, Joanne et al (2026) Tobacco Control, Early online. doi.org/10.1136/tc-2025-060005

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Compensatory smoking with very low nicotine content cigarettes: a systematic review and
meta-analysis
Denlinger-Apte, Rachel L et al (2026) JAMA Network Open, 9, (7). 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.22543

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Gambling products, gambling problems and gambling involvement: comparative analysis from two
cross-sectional surveys, the Gambling Survey for Great Britain and the Health Survey for England
series
Wardle, Heather and Tipping, Sarah (2026) Addictive Behaviors, 172.
doi.org/10.1016/j.addbeh.2025.108429

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Suicidal ideation among people with different gambling behaviour profiles: analysis of a
longitudinal survey of people who gamble regularly in the UK
Wardle, Heather et al (2026) BJPsych Open, 12, (1). doi.org/10.1192/bjo.2025.10935

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How does gambling marketing affect behaviours and attitudes? A systematic review of qualitative
studies
Jääskeläinen, Paula et al (2026) Current Addiction Reports, 13, (70).
doi.org/10.1007/s40429-026-00779-3

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Smartphone addiction and sleep disruption among young adults (18-25 years): a systematic review and
meta-analysis.
Okunlola, Tabitha Tolulope et al (2026) International Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health,
Early online. doi.org/10.1515/ijamh-2025-0168

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Health correlates and health-related outcomes associated with smartphone-related addictive behaviors
in older adults: a scoping review
Jiang, Nan et al (2026) Frontiers in Public Health, 14. doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2026.1879219

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News
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Ministers establish joint Health and Justice working group to address availability and use of
synthetic and semi-synthetic cannabinoids
[Department of Health] (28 Aug 2026)

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Poison helpline reports 4% rise in calls in 2025
[RTE News] Bowers, Fergal (27 Aug 2026)

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HSE initiative aims to combat drug harm at festivals
[RTE News] O'Flynn, Mark (22 Aug 2026)

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High-risk synthetic cannabinoids found in vapes and products sold in Ireland by HSE Drug Trends Lab
[HSE] (19 Aug 2026)

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Minister Butler publishes new data highlighting strong recovery and employment outcomes for young
people supported by the Early Intervention Psychosis Programme
[Department of Health] (17 Aug 2026)

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Sexual Violence Centre calls for new legislation to tackle spiking
[RTE News] Creed, Karen (16 Aug 2026)

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HSE warns of pink cocaine, triple-strength MDMA and new ketamine strain during festival season
[thejournal.ie] Spearman, Ottoline (15 Aug 2026)

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'Prison of pain': The challenge of breaking out of painkiller addiction
[thejournal.ie] McHugh, Cara (15 Aug 2026)

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Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: the disability affecting nearly 400,000 people you may be unaware
of
[newstalk.com] (15 Aug 2026)

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How the Garda is fighting the new wave of Irish drug gangs in the post-Kinahan era
[Irish Times] Lally, Conor (13 Aug 2026)

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Evaluation of Counselling in Primary Schools Pilot finds significant benefits for children, families
and school communities
[Department of Education and Youth] (12 Aug 2026)

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'An arms race': the evolving new synthetic drugs that need fresh methods to detect them
[thejournal.ie] Baker, Noel (11 Aug 2026)

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Nowhere to go, nowhere to hide: the endless days on Cork city's streets
[Irish Examiner] O'Keeffe, Donal (08 Aug 2026)

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Press release: Increasing alcohol excise duties can create virtuous circle that saves lives and
money.
[Alcohol Action Ireland] (04 Aug 2026)

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Anti-social behaviour on public transport fell last year but people still think it's a problem
[thejournal.ie] Baker, Noel (03 Aug 2026)

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