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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, Sch Pharmacy TCD
Dr Mary Ellen McCann, Academic Appointment
Dr Eamon Keenan, HSE, South Western Area
Supt Barry O'Brien, Garda NDU
Ms Mairéad Kavanagh, VDTN
Ms Sunniva Finlay, Community Sector
Dr Jean Long, Health Research Board
Ms Mary O’Shea, IAAAC
Mr Gabriel Staunton, Dept of Community, Rural & Gaeltacht Affairs
Dr Hugh Gallagher, HSE, Domville House Ballymun
Ms Alison Reilly, Dept. JELR

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