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Consequences

The aim of the consequences sub-committee is to examine the impact of drug problems on society in terms of:

• drug related deaths
• the effect of drugs on the family and communities
• the relationship between drugs and crime
• the methods for tackling social nuisance related to drug misuse

The Consequences sub-committee is made up of the following members. The work programme is currently involved in the following research activities.

Completed Research

• The Consequences of Drug Misuse: Dr Kieran McKeown carried out a scoping study on researching families affected by drug use in collaboration with the Family Support Network. This has been used to inform research planning.

Consequences Sub-Committee Members

• Mr Liam O'Brien, Community Sector
• Dr Des Corrigan, Visiting Academic, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Trinity College
• Dr Mary Ellen McCann, Academic Appointment
• Dr Eamon Keenan, HSE, South Western Area
• Det Supt Michael O’Sullivan, Garda National Drugs Unit
• Dr Suzi Lyons, Health Research Board
• Ms Anna Quigley, Dublin Aids Alliance
• Ms Dairearca Ni Neill, Dept of Health
• Ms Alison Reilly, Dept of Justice &  Law Reform
• Ms Jean Long, Health Research Board

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