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Prevalence
The aim of the prevalence sub-committee is:
- To determine the size and nature of drug problems in Ireland
- To determine the extent and nature of opiate use, poly-drug use
and patterns of drug use (experimental, occasional, regular, non-medical
and problem use) particularly among young people under 25
- To identify emerging trends and geographical spread
- To determine the extent and nature of problem use of prescription
drugs To determine the prevalence of drug misusers not in contact
with treatment services
The Prevalence sub-committee is made up of the following members.
The work programme is currently involved in the following research activities.
Published Research:
General Population Study on Drug Use in Ireland and Northern Ireland 2002/2003
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Prevalence Sub-Committee Members
Dr Des Corrigan, Sch Pharmacy TCD
Prof Joe Barry, Academic Appointment
Supt Barry O'Brien, Garda NDU
Ms Sunniva Finlay, Community Sector
Dr Jean Long, Health Research Board
Mr Eddie Arthurs, Dept of Community, Rural & Gaeltacht Affairs
Mr Eamon Corcoran, Department of Health and Children
Mr Joseph Doyle, HSE Eastern Region
Ms Aoife Davey, National Drug Strategy Team
Mr Barry McGreal, Dept JELR
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