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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.

Title

Repeat Capture Recapture Method 3 & 2-Source Study

General Population Survey of Drug Use 2002/2003 (Analysis Ongoing)

Repeat General Population Survey of Drug Use 2006/2007

 

 

Published Research:

General Population Study on Drug Use in Ireland and Northern Ireland 2002/2003

 


Prevalence Sub-Committee Members

  • Dr Des Corrigan, Visiting Academic, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Trinity College
  • Ms Joan O'Flynn, NACD
  • Prof Joe Barry, Academic Appointment
  • Mr Joseph Doyle, National Drug Rehabilitation Implementation Committee
  • Dr Jean Long, EGKBU, Health Research Board
  • Mr Barry O'Donnell, Dept. of Justice & Law Reform
  • Det. Supt Michael D. O’Sullivan, Garda National Drugs Unit
  • Dr Bobby Smyth, HSE ,South Western Area
  • Ms Dairearca Ní Neill, Department of Health


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