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Substance Use
Deputy Director/Reader in Substance Use Epidemiology
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As Head of Substance Use within the Centre for Public Health I have responsibility for the management and strategic development of all substance use related research, development and enterprise. I am responsible for human resources and financial management and planning and contribute to the Centre for Public Health School Management Team. In addition, I contribute to writing academic publications and public health reports, I have responsibility for delivering and co-ordinating substance use related teaching to courses within the Centre. I have delivered and co-ordinated the Centre's contribution to the MSC in Drug use and Addiction in collaboration with the School of Psychology. I have involvement in a range of national projects (including the UK Focal Point on Drugs) and local projects (Merseyside Inter Agency Drug Misuse Database, Alcohol Treatment Monitoring System, Drug Intervention Programme monitoring & evaluation and various commissioned research projects). In my capacity as Assistant Director of the North West Public Health Observatory (Substance Use) I am responsible for the North West National Drug Treatment Monitoring System. In 2005 I was awarded the title of Reader in Substance Use Epidemiology. Prior to my current post, I was Senior Lecturer in substance misuse, my responsibilities included the management and development of research projects in the field of substance misuse. During 2000/1 I was employed as a researcher in drug misuse. I worked on projects examining illicit drug use, service provision and the development of monitoring strategies. I was employed as the North West HIV/AIDS Database Manager from March 1998 to May 2000, at the University of Liverpool then at Liverpool John Moores University. My responsibilities included the collation, analysis and dissemination of data regarding HIV positive individuals, presenting in the North West for treatment and care. I maintained a professional interest in issues related to injecting drug use, in particular in relation to service provision and hepatitis C. Before moving into the field of research I worked as a Registered General Nurse. I moved from the hospital environment into the field of HIV prevention, working as a syringe exchange nurse at the Maryland Centre, Liverpool. From there, I specialised in issues related to the use of anabolic steroids and other performance enhancing drugs, moving to the Drugs & Sport Information Service to take up the post of Project Manager. This role involved the management of an information service, the production of literature, training for health professionals and the completion of several anabolic steroid research projects resulting in peer reviewed publications.
As Head of Substance Use within the Centre for Public Health I have responsibility for the management and strategic development of all substance use related research, development and enterprise. I am responsible for human resources and financial management and planning and contribute to the Centre for Public Health School Management Team. In addition, I contribute to writing academic publications and public health reports, I have responsibility for delivering and co-ordinating substance use related teaching to courses within the Centre. I have delivered and co-ordinated the Centre's contribution to the MSC in Drug use and Addiction in collaboration with the School of Psychology. I have involvement in a range of national projects (including the UK Focal Point on Drugs) and local projects (Merseyside Inter Agency Drug Misuse Database, Alcohol Treatment Monitoring System, Drug Intervention Programme monitoring & evaluation and various commissioned research projects). In my capacity as Assistant Director of the North West Public Health Observatory (Substance Use) I am responsible for the North West National Drug Treatment Monitoring System. In 2005 I was awarded the title of Reader in Substance Use Epidemiology. Prior to my current post, I was Senior Lecturer in substance misuse, my responsibilities included the management and development of research projects in the field of substance misuse. During 2000/1 I was employed as a researcher in drug misuse. I worked on projects examining illicit drug use, service provision and the development of monitoring strategies. I was employed as the North West HIV/AIDS Database Manager from March 1998 to May 2000, at the University of Liverpool then at Liverpool John Moores University. My responsibilities included the collation, analysis and dissemination of data regarding HIV positive individuals, presenting in the North West for treatment and care. I maintained a professional interest in issues related to injecting drug use, in particular in relation to service provision and hepatitis C. Before moving into the field of research I worked as a Registered General Nurse. I moved from the hospital environment into the field of HIV prevention, working as a syringe exchange nurse at the Maryland Centre, Liverpool. From there, I specialised in issues related to the use of anabolic steroids and other performance enhancing drugs, moving to the Drugs & Sport Information Service to take up the post of Project Manager. This role involved the management of an information service, the production of literature, training for health professionals and the completion of several anabolic steroid research projects resulting in peer reviewed publications.
Young people who are sleeping rough or residing in temporary accommodation (hostels, foyers or bed and breakfasts) are often considered to be a homogenous group and their substance use and support needs are generally not investigated discretely. This report presents findings from in-depth research investigating patterns of substance use and support needs of residents of young person specific hostel and foyer accommodation in Liverpool.
Authors: Claire Cole, Olivia Wooding, Simon Russell, Claire Hennessy, Jim McVeigh,
Published:
10/08/2010
This publication details the results of the tier 3 and 4 (structured) National Drug Treatment Monitoring System
(NDTMS) and the tier 2 (non structured) Alcohol Treatment Monitoring System (ATMS) in Cheshire and Merseyside
during 2008/09.
Authors: Ellie McCoy, Ayesha Hurst, Adam Mar, Mark Whitfield, Jim McVeigh, Mark Bellis
Published:
14/06/2010
An individual was deemed to be an AACCEr if they stated the use of alcohol, amphetamines, cannabis, cocaine or ecstasy. ‘AACCE’ should be seen as shorthand for non-opiate substance use. One of the central themes of the AACCE hypothesis is that the use of non-opiate substances amongst young people in contact with treatment indicates shifting substance use patterns that will eventually impact on adult services as these individuals mature. This would mean focus on increasing competency in psychosocial approaches within both YP and adult services for those aged 18-30 years.
To gain further knowledge of AACCE clients in treatment, individuals who were identified as AACCErs from the 2007/08 data were matched to the 2008/09 dataset to investigate:
- Whether AACCE clients in 2007/08 returned to treatment in 2008/09.
- If they did return to treatment, did they present with issues surrounding the same substances as 2007/08.
Authors: Ayesha Hurst, Adam Marr, Jim McVeigh
Published:
27/04/2010
Almost all illicit drugs contain other substances, in addition to the drug itself. CUT looks at different pharmaceutical products, chemicals and even infectious agents that are deliberately and sometimes accidentally added to different drugs. It examines their potential effects on health and the importance of improving knowledge about, and reducing the dangers represented by, such adulterants.
Authors: Claire Cole, Lisa Jones, James McVeigh, Andrew Kicman, Qutub Syed, Mark Bellis
Published:
22/04/2010
This publication Drug and alcohol treatment in the North West of England 2008/09 details the results of the National Drug Treatment Monitoring System (NDTMS) in the North West of England during 2008/09. The NDTMS was introduced in April 2001 to collect data on all clients in contact with structured treatment services (i.e. high threshold tier 3 and 4 services as defined by the Models of Care, see National Treatment Agency [NTA] 2002). To take into account the recent developments in NDTMS monitoring and reporting, this report provides an overview of the NDTMS data for the region and has been divided into the following sections:
- Problematic Drug Users (PDU) and all drug users (aged over 18) in effective structured drug treatment
- Individuals in contact with structured drug treatment
- Young People (under 18) in contact with structured drug and alcohol treatment
- Individuals in contact with structured alcohol treatment.
The report also provides comparisons to previous years; 2003/04, 2005/06, 2006/07 and 2007/08. It offers supplementary detailed information to build on the national figures quoted by the National Drug Evidence Centre (NDEC) and the NTA. The report only includes data for those individuals resident within the region who were in contact with treatment services within the North West.
Authors: Ayesha Hurst, Adam Marr, Ellie McCoy, Jim McVeigh, Mark A. Bellis
Published:
15/03/2010
The United Kingdom (UK) Focal Point on Drugs is based at the Department of Health and the North
West Public Health Observatory at the Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University. It is
the national partner of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) and
provides comprehensive information to the Centre on the drug situation in England, Northern Ireland,
Scotland and Wales.
Authors: Charlotte Davies, Layla English, Alan Lodwick, Jim McVeigh, Mark.A.Bellis
Published:
02/03/2010
This report details the causes of death of those identified, via the National Drug TreatmentMonitoring System(NDTMS), as having died whilst in contact with structured drug treatment services in the North West of England between 2003/04-2007/08. The identification of the causes ofmortality of those in treatment over five years has provided a rich source of information on the causes of death, both drug and non drug related.
Authors: Ayesha Hurst, Caryl Beynon, Adam Marr, Jim McVeigh
Published:
12/06/2009
This report details the demographic profile, referral sources in, and the exit status upon leaving, of those individuals in contact with structured treatment stating non-opiate substance use, incorporating Alcohol Amphetamines, Cannabis, Cocaine and Ecstasy (AACCE). Analysis was conducted to compare this AACCE group to those in treatment who have entered due to opiate use to determine whether AACCE clients are a distinct group when compared to opiate users, who constitute the majority of those in structured drug treatment. This themed report attempts to evidence the scale and pace of change in presentations to Tier 3 and 4 services in the North West.
Authors: Ayesha Hurst, Howard Parker, Adam Marr, Jim McVeigh
Published:
10/06/2009
This tenth in a series of national reports produced for the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) by the Association of Public Health Observatories (APHO) is on drug use. The report contains 46 different indicators of drug use relating to the individual, community and population across all nine English regions; with additional analysis of sub-regional inequalities where possible.
Authors: Claire Shaw, Ayesha Hurst, Jim McVeigh, Mark A. Bellis,
Published:
10/06/2009
This tenth in a series of national reports produced for the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) by the Association of Public Health Observatories (APHO) is on drug use. The report contains 46 different indicators of drug use relating to the individual, community and population across all nine English regions; with additional analysis of sub-regional inequalities where possible.
Authors: Claire Shaw, Ayesha Hurst, Jim McVeigh, Mark A. Bellis
Published:
10/06/2009
It has been demonstrated that injecting drug users are initiated into injecting by their peers and that promoting health initiatives to socially marginalised groups demands creative approaches. Peer led approaches are both innovative and creative in their philosophy and practice and evidence suggests that peer educators are considered a reliable and trustworthy source. The Peer to Peer Project (P2P) was originally developed by Lighthouse Project (LHP) in 2006, to deliver a programme of training modules to past and current drug users in Liverpool and Sefton, with the main aims of challenging misinformation, increasing knowledge of safe drug using practices and encouraging the dissemination of this information throughout substance using communities. In 2008, LHP received funding to facilitate Phase Two of the P2P Project, consisting of two simultaneous programmes in Liverpool, which ran from September 2008 until May 2009. In response to the evaluation recommendations of Phase One, training delivery consisted of two parts; the first replicated the original P2P format of six weekly structured peer education sessions; while the second, a course of eight training and reflection sessions, provided emphasis on personal and professional development. This report presents the evaluation findings of Phase Two of the P2P Project.
Authors: Simon Russell, Claire Shaw, Jim McVeigh,
Published:
09/06/2009
This publication details the results from the Alcohol Treatment Monitoring System (ATMS) in Cheshire and Merseyside during 2007/08. The report provides information on the number and profile of individuals in contact with specialist alcohol treatment in Cheshire and Merseyside during 2007/08.
Authors: Ellie McCoy, Jim McVeigh, Kazem Khundakar, Ayesha Hurst, Mark A. Bellis
Published:
26/02/2009
The report provides a summary of published information on the drug situation in the UK from the previous 12 months. In particular it provides a discussion of the main trends and a description of the responses to the situation. It covers national policies on drugs, prevalence, prevention, problem drug use, drug-related treatment, health correlates and consequences, social correlates and consequences and drug markets. In addition, a selected issue is chosen for in-depth consideration each year. This year’s topic was Sentencing Statistics. Each EU Member State also produces a similar report each year following a common structure.
Authors: Gail Eaton, Charlotte Davis, Layla English, Alan Lodwick, Jim McVeigh, Mark A. Bellis
Published:
28/12/2008
In response to Hidden Harm (ACMD, 2003), the government outlined its commitment to fund research identifying what types of services and interventions work with children of problem drug and alcohol users and their families (DfES, 2005). This evaluation of Families First’s intensive intervention was commissioned by the Department of Health and is in accordance with this objective. Families First is an intensive family intervention which provides advice, social work intervention and support for adults and families on substance use related issues. The study findings aim to add to the UK evidence base and inform the development of future interventions for children affected by parental substance use.
Authors: Kerry Woolfall, Harry Sumnall, Jim McVeigh
Published:
23/12/2008
According to the Hidden Harm report, there are estimated to be 250,000-350,000 children of problem drug users in the UK (ACMD, 2003). Only 37% of fathers and 64% of mothers with a drug problem still have their children living with them. Following the recommendations in the Hidden Harm report, NDTMS has included a parental status field within its core dataset. This report details the parental status of those presenting for structured drug treatment in the North West of England from April 2007. Whilst this report details an approximation of the number of children living with drug users in contact with drug treatment, there are several data issues which may mean the number of children affected by drug use may have been underestimated.
Authors: Ayesha Hurst, Kerry Woolfall, Adam Marr, Jim McVeigh
Published:
17/11/2008
The Rapid Access Homeless Outreach Service is a low threshold service commissioned to engage ‘hard to reach’ substance users in treatment, principally aimed at homeless drug and alcohol users. This report evaluated the effectiveness of the open access service at engaging ‘hard to reach’ substance users in treatment, specifically homeless drug and alcohol users.
Authors: Claire Shaw, Jim McVeigh
Published:
30/10/2008
This publication details the results of the National Drug Treatment Monitoring System (NDTMS) in the North West of England during 2007/08. The report provides information on the number, and profile, of individuals in contact with treatment during 2007/08 to provide context for the transitional period at the end of the current drug strategy and for the introduction of the new drug strategy, Drugs: protecting families and communities, the 2008 drug strategy. This report provides an overview of the NDTMS data for the region and also provides some comparisons to previous years; 2003/04, 2005/06 and 2006/07.
Authors: Ayesha Hurst, Adam Marr, Jim McVeigh, Mark Bellis
Published:
29/09/2008
An assessment of the health and social care and substance use treatment needs of homeless drug and alcohol users in Liverpool.
Authors: Claire Shaw, Jim McVeigh
Published:
07/08/2008
The UK Focal Point's Annual Report provides information on the drug situation in the UK. It provides additional information to the data contained in standard tables and structured questionnaires. In particular it provides a discussion of the main trends and a description of the responses to the situation. Each Member State's report follows a common structure, which covers national policies on drugs, prevalence, prevention, problem drug use, drug-related treatment, health correlates and consequences, social correlates and consequences and drug markets. In addition, a number of selected issues are chosen for in-depth consideration each year. This year's topics are: public expenditures; vulnerable groups of young people and drug-related research in Europe.
Authors: Gail Eaton, Charlotte Davies, Layla English, Alan Lodwick, Mark Bellis, Jim McVeigh
Published:
01/08/2008
The report provides information on the number of people aged 45 and over in contact with treatment by D(A)AT of residence, along with their demographic profile, the referral source into treatment and the type of intervention entered in comparison to those aged below 45. The report also offers comparison to previous years; 2003/04 and 2005/06 to investigate whether there has been a change in the number of older individuals in contact with treatment over time.
Authors: Ayesha Hurst, Caryl Beynon, Adam Marr, Jim McVeigh,
Published:
01/05/2008
This study investigated cannabis use in young people recruited from Liverpool
City Centre aged between 16-25 years and who were not in contact with
treatment services. The research aimed to identify patterns of young people’s cannabis use and to investigate their knowledge and perceptions of its effects. The study also sought information about awareness and acceptability of local services that respond to cannabis use.
Authors: Michelle Wareing, Jim McVeigh, Harry Sumnall
Published:
03/03/2008
This study explored the views of children and young people on the prevention of smoking uptake with reference to the areas of mass media and age restricted sale of tobacco products to support generation of NICE guidance on preventing the uptake of smoking by children.
Authors: Kerry Woofall, Lorna Porcellato, Katrina Stredder, Michelle Wareing, Amanda Atkinson, Clare Lushey, Jim McVeigh, Harry Sumnall
Published:
08/01/2008
This report details the causes of mortality of those identified, via the National Drug Treatment Monitoring System dataset, as having died whilst in contact with structured drug treatment services in the North West of England between April 2003 and March 2006.
Authors: Ayesha Hurst, Caryl Beynon, Sara Hughes, Adam Marr, Jim McVeigh
Published:
14/12/2007
This publication details the results of the Alcohol Treatment Monitoring System (ATMS) in Cheshire and Merseyside during 2006/07. The ATMS was introduced in April 2004 to collect data on all clients in contact with structured treatment services.
Authors: Ellie McCoy, Jim McVeigh, Michela Morleo, Kazem Khundakar, Mark Bellis
Published:
01/10/2007
Evaluation of Preston's alcohol brief intervention training pack.
Authors: Michela Morleo, Karen Hughes, Jim McVeigh
Published:
01/06/2007
This study investigated the characteristics and needs of young substance misusers, aged between 18-25 years, and their perceptions of treatment services in the Liverpool area. The aim of this study was to identify patterns of young people’s drug and alcohol use and to provide essential information relating to the way young people access both specialist drug services and generic services.
Authors: Michelle Wareing, Jim McVeigh,, Harry Sumnall
Published:
01/06/2007
Evaluation of Peer to Peer project.
Authors: Claire Shaw, Jessica Salmon, Jim McVeigh
Published:
11/05/2007
IAD Pan-Merseyside Annual Report 2005/06. Comprehensive performance monitoring report on treatment and intervention services across Merseyside.
Authors: Martin Chandler, Esther Shepherd, Jim McVeigh
Published:
10/05/2007
NDTMS Themed report: Referrals into structures drug treatment in the North West of England from the Criminal Justice System 2005/06
Authors: Ayesha Khundakar, Paul Duffy, Adam Marr, Jim McVeigh, Mark Bellis
Published:
29/04/2007
The UK Focal Point's Annual Report provides information on the drug situation in the UK. It provides additional information to the data contained in standard tables and structured questionnaires. In particular it provides a discussion of the main trends and a description of the responses to the situation. Each Member State's report follows a common structure, which covers national policies on drugs, prevalence, prevention, problem drug use, drug-related treatment, health correlates and consequences, social correlates and consequences and drug markets. In addition, a number of selected issues are chosen for in-depth consideration each year. This year's topics are: drug use among very young people; cocaine and crack; drugs and driving.
Authors: Gail Eaton, Alan Lodwick, Mark Bellis, Jim McVeigh
Published:
16/04/2007
The purpose of this document is to introduce and discuss key issues in the economics of drug prevention and to describe the utility of data derived from economic evaluation of drug prevention interventions. It is hoped that the report will encourage economic evaluations of drug prevention interventions in the UK
Authors: Richard Fordham, Lisa Jones, Harry Sumnall, Jim McVeigh, Mark Bellis
Published:
28/03/2007
Alcohol Treatment in Cheshire and Merseyside 2005/6
Authors: Jim McVeigh, Michela Morleo, Kazem Khundakar, Caryl Beynon, Mark Bellis
Published:
17/11/2006
Presents and grades the evidence in relation to drug prevention in young people across the four tiered model of services. Key recommendations and gaps are presented according to their relevance to different professional groups. Discusses the economics of drug prevention and introduces the methods of economic evaluation in relation to the field
Authors: Harry Sumnall, Lisa Jones, Kimberley Burrell, Karl Witty, Jim McVeigh, Mark Bellis
Published:
01/06/2006
Executive Summary of review below.
Authors: Yuko McGrath, Harry Sumnall, Kimberley Burrell, Jim McVeigh, Mark Bellis
Published:
25/05/2006
The aim of this review is to complement the evidence base built by mainstream literature for drug prevention among young people by reviewing those drug-prevention materials that do not traditionally find their way into systematic reviews, namely grey literature. These materials were mostly published in the UK, although high-quality international studies were also considered if relevant
Authors: Yuko McGrath, Harry Sumnall, Kimberley Burrell, Jim McVeigh, Mark Bellis
Published:
20/05/2006
This review describes research into, and practice of universal drug prevention. It provices information on several different approaches, including school & family based, communities, mass media and generic health interventions. This work is placed in the context of relevant national policy (UK).
Authors: Lisa Jones, Harry Sumnall, Kimberley Burrell, Jim McVeigh, Mark Bellis
Published:
15/05/2006
IAD Pan-Merseyside Annual Report 2004/05.
Comprehensive performance monitoring report on treatment and intervention services across Merseyside.
Authors: Martin Chandler, Esther Shepherd, Jim McVeigh
Published:
12/05/2006
This briefing presents evidence-based information on how to prevent drugs misuse. It integrates published scientific literature with practitioner expertise and experience, including advice on how to overcome typical barriers and obstacles to effective practice.
Authors: Harry Sumnall, Yuko McGrath, Jim McVeigh, Kimberley Burrell, Lynne Wilkinson, Mark Bellis
Published:
01/02/2006
This report is an evaluation of an Alcohol Brief Intervention Training Package commissioned by Preston Primary Care Trust (PCT). The evaluation outlines the case for the intervention, the methodology used in the evaluation, evaluation findings and makes recommendations for the use and further development of the training pack.
Authors: Kimberley Burrell, Harry Sumnall, Karl Witty, Jim McVeigh
Published:
01/02/2006
The 2005 Focal Point report to the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA).
Authors: Gail Eaton, Michela Morleo, Alan Lodwick, Mark Bellis, Jim McVeigh
Published:
24/01/2006
The first report of the Cheshire and Merseyside Alcohol Treatment Monitoring system. The report presents data on idividuals with problem alcohol use in contact with specialist alcohol treatment providers in Cheshire and Merseyside during 2004/05.
Authors: Sue Brown, Jim McVeigh, Caryl Beynon, Mark Bellis
Published:
18/01/2006
Fieldwork report to support generation of NICE guidance on substance misuse prevention in young people
Authors: Harry Sumnall, Lisa Jones, Karl Witty, Michelle Wareing, Kerry Woolfall, Jim McVeigh, Mark Bellis
Published:
10/01/2006
Systematic review of evidence to support generation of NICE guidance on substance prevention in young people
Authors: Lisa Jones, Harry Sumnall, Karl Witty, Michelle Wareing, Jim McVeigh, Mark Bellis,
Published:
06/01/2006
This evidence briefing is an update of the first briefing conducted by the Health Development Agency, on drug use prevention among young people (Canning et al. 2004).
Authors: Yuko McGrath, Harry Sumnall, Jim McVeigh, Mark Bellis
Published:
01/01/2006
The aim of this briefing is to describe the four tiered approach to drug prevention and treatment of young people; it's efficacy and relationship to
current drug prevention policy; and within this context, to present evidence from recent Government sponsored research into the effectiveness of interventions within each tier.
Authors: K Burrell, L Jones, Harry Sumnall, Jim McVeigh, Mark Bellis
Published:
22/11/2005
The third edition of the quarterly news review from the Collaborating Centre for Drug Prevention including the latest and most comprehensive evidence surrounding drug prevention work currently taking place in the UK and abroad.
Authors: Harry Sumnall, Kimberley Edmonds, Lisa Jones, Lynne Wilkinson, Jim McVeigh, Mark Bellis
Published:
23/09/2005
This briefing is based on a review of recent [2002-2004] government sponsored research into drug prevention among vulnerable groups of young people. Current government policy and guidance are also considered.
Authors: Kimberley Edmonds, Harry Sumnall, Jim McVeigh, Mark Bellis
Published:
24/06/2005
This briefing is based on a review of recent [2002-2004] government sponsored research into drug prevention among vulnerable groups of young people. Current government policy and guidance are also considered.
Authors: Kimberley Edmonds, Harry Sumnall, Jim McVeigh, Mark Bellis
Published:
24/06/2005
Annual Report to the European
Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA)
2004 Edition
Authors: Gail Eaton, Michela Morleo, Alan Lodwick, Mark Bellis, Jim McVeigh
Published:
21/06/2005
This evaluation was carried out to investigate attitudes of a range of individuals regarding extending opening hours to help inform the Lighthouse Project who are considering this as an option.
Authors: Ayesha Khundakar, Caryl Beynon, Jim McVeigh
Published:
21/06/2005
Drink spiking report 2005
Authors: Caryl Beynon, Sara Edwards, Michela Morleo, Zara Anderson, Jim McVeigh
Published:
01/06/2005
The latest and most comprehensive evidence surrounding drug prevention work currently taking place in the UK and abroad
Authors: Harry Sumnall, Lyn Cook, Yuko McGrath, Lynne Wilkinson, Jim McVeigh, Mark Bellis, Kimberley Edmonds
Published:
22/04/2005
Drug treatment in the North West of England
Authors: Tony Bullock, Sam Weston, Jim McVeigh, Mark Bellis
Published:
19/04/2005
Summary of data provided to the Merseyside Inter Agency Drug Misuse Database 2003/4
Authors: Martin Chandler, Jim McVeigh, Tony Bullock, Paul Duffy
Published:
02/02/2005
The latest and most comprehensive evidence surrounding drug prevention work currently taking place in the UK and abroad.
Authors: Lyn Cooke, Yuko McGrath, Lynne Wilkinson, Harry Sumnall, Jim McVeigh, Mark Bellis, Kimberley Edmonds
Published:
08/11/2004
United Kingdom drug situation. Annual report to the Europe Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) 2002
Authors: Editors: Mark A Bellis, Michela Morleo, Sara Hughes, Jim McVeigh, Alan Lodwick, Gail Eaton & Sarah Donnelly
Published:
16/04/2004
Quantifying Problematic Drug Use Within Liverpool and SeftonDrug [and Alcohol] Action Teams (2000/1 and 2001/2): Capture Recapture Analysis (Executive Summary)
Authors: Caryl Beynon, Jim McVeigh, Mark Bellis
Published:
15/04/2004
Quantifying Problematic Drug Use Within Liverpool and SeftonDrug [and Alcohol] Action Teams (2000/1 and 2001/2): Capture Recapture Analysis
Authors: Caryl Beynon, Jim McVeigh, Mark Bellis
Published:
15/04/2004
An evaluation of a multi-component information campaign targeted at reducing drug related deaths in Cheshire and Merseyside
Authors: Lisa Roberts, Jim McVeigh
Published:
25/03/2004
An evaluation of a multi-component information campaign targeted at reducing drug related deaths in Cheshire and Merseyside
Authors: Lisa Roberts, Jim McVeigh
Published:
25/03/2004
Implications for strategy and service provision. Summary of key findings
Authors: Jim McVeigh, Karen Hughes, Juliet Hounsome, Mark Bellis
Published:
11/12/2003
The regional Drug Misuse Database (rDMD) and Prevalence and Outcomes database have been collecting pseudo-anonymous data on individuals in contact with drug treatment services in Cheshire and Merseyside from 1990 and 1996 respectively. In 1999 the Departm
Authors: Caryl Beynon, Jim McVeigh, Mark Bellis
Published:
09/09/2003
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Authors: Jim McVeigh, Paul Duffy
Published:
14/11/2002
Excerpts from the Cannabis Conference 2002
Authors: Edited by Jim McVeigh
Published:
30/07/2002
Occasional multi agency report by Penny A. Cook, Jim McVeigh, Apurva Patel, Qutub Syed, Ken Mutton and Mark A. Bellis.
Authors: Penny Cook, Jim McVeigh, Apurva Patel, Qutub Syed, Ken Mutton, Mark Bellis
Published:
15/08/2000
Occasional multi agency report by Penny Cook, Jim McVeigh, Apurva Patel, Qutub Syed, Ken Mutton and Mark A. Bellis.
Authors: Penny Cook, Jim McVeigh, Apurva Patel, Qutub Syed, Ken Mutton, Mark Bellis
Published:
15/08/2000
HIV and AIDS epidemiology based on 1999 treatment and care survey of hospitals and voluntary agencies in the North West.
Authors: Jim McVeigh, Penny Cook, Pauline Rimmer, Qutub Syed, Mark Bellis
Published:
20/06/2000
Executive summary of the HIV and AIDS in the North West of England 1999 report.
Authors: Jim McVeigh, Penny Cook, Pauline Rimmer, Qutub Syed, Mark Bellis
Published:
15/06/2000
HIV and AIDS epidemiology based on 1998 treatment and care survey of hospitals and voluntary agencies in the North West.
Authors: Jim McVeigh, Pauline Rimmer, Qutub Syed, Mark Bellis
Published:
01/06/1999
HIV and AIDS epidemiology based on 1997 treatment and care survey of hospitals and voluntary agencies in the North West.
Authors: Jim McVeigh, Pauline Rimmer, Qutub Syed, Mark Bellis
Published:
01/07/1998
Chandler M.D., McVeigh J., Beynon C.M., (Accepted)
Integrating drug related monitoring systems – An intelligence led approach
- Contemporary Drug Problems (Special Edition). :Accepted
Mackridge A.J., Beynon C.M., McVeigh J., Whitfield M., Chandler M., (Accepted)
Meeting the Health Needs of Problematic Drug Users Through Community Pharmacy: A Qualitative Study
- Journal of Substance Use. :(Accepted)
Evans-Brown M, McVeigh J, (2009)
Anabolic steroid use in the general population of the United Kingdom.
- In Elite Sport, Doping and Public Health. Edited by Møller V, Dimeo P, McNamee M. Odense: University of Southern Denmark Press :75-97
Evans-Brown M, Dawson RT, Chandler M, McVeigh J, (2009)
Use of Melanotan I and II in the General Public
- British Medical Journal 2009, 338 :b566
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Mackridge AJ, Beynon C, McVeigh J, (2009)
Pharmacy services must be expanded if guidelines are to be successfully implemented (Letter)
- British Medical Journal 2009. 338 :b771
Evans-Brown M, McVeigh J, (2009)
Injecting human growth hormone as a performance-enhancing drug—perspectives from the United Kingdom.
- Journal of Substance Use. 14(5) :267-288
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Evans-Brown M., Kimergård A, McVeigh J., (2009)
Elephant in the room? The methodological implications for public health research of performance-enhancing drugs derived from the illicit market.
- Drug Testing and Analysis :
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Beynon CM, McVeigh C, McVeigh J, Leavey C, Bellis MA, (2008)
The involvement of drugs and alcohol in drug-facilitated sexual assault: a systematic review of the evidence
- Trauma, Violence and Abuse. 9 :178-188
Sumnall H, Woolfall K, Cole C, Mackridge A, McVeigh J, (2008)
Diversion and abuse of Methylphenidate in light of new NICE guidance
- British Medical Journal. 337 :a2287
Beynon C, McVeigh J, Chandler M, Wareing M, Bellis MA (2007)
The impact of citrate introduction at UK syringe exchange programmes: a retrospective cohort study in Cheshire and Merseyside, UK
- Harm Reduction Journal :4; 21
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Beynon C, McVeigh J (2007)
The role of substance use in non-drug related deaths: a cross-sectional study of drug treatment clients in the North West of England
- Journal of Substance Use. 12 :39-47
Beynon C, McVeigh J, Roe B (2007)
Problematic drug use, ageing and older populations; trends in the age of drug users in contact with drug treatment and syringe exchange programmes
- Ageing and Society. 27(6) :799-810
Beynon C, Sumnall H, McVeigh J, Cole JC, Bellis MA (2006)
The ability of two commercially available quick test kits to detect drug-facilitated sexual assault in beverages
- Addiction. 101 :1413-1420
Beynon C, Bellis MA, McVeigh J (2006)
Trends in drop out, drug free discharge and rates of re-presentation: a retrospective cohort study of drug treatment clients in the North West of England
- BMC Public Health. 6 :205-212
Beynon CM, Sumnall HR, McVeigh J, Cole JC, Bellis MA, (2006)
Drink Detective: Comments on the manufacturer's response
- Addiction :101: 1394-1395
Bellis MA, Hughes K, McVeigh J, Thomson R, Luke C (2005)
Effects of nightlife activity on health
- Nursing Standard. 19 :63-71
Sumnall H, Bellis MA, Cole JC, McVeigh J (2005)
Crack Cocaine injection: a retrospective analysis of clients in Merseyside specialist drug treatment agencies
- Drugs, Education, Prevention and Policy. 12 :213-221
Hughes K, Bellis MA, McVeigh J, Thomson R (2004)
A potent cocktail
- Nursing Standard. 18 :14-46
McVeigh J, Beynon C, Bellis MA (2003)
New challenges for agency based syringe exchange schemes in the UK: analysis of eleven years of attributable data
- International Journal of Drug Policy. 14 :399-405
Cook P, McVeigh J, Syed Q, Mutton K, Bellis MA (2001)
Predictors of Hepatitis B and C infection in injecting drug users both in and out of treatment
- Addiction. 96 :1787-1797
Bellis MA, McVeigh J, Thomson R, Syed Q, (1999)
The National Lottery
- Health Service Journal. 106 :22-23
Lenehan P, Bellis MA, McVeigh J, (1996)
A study of anabolic steroid use in the North West of England
- Journal of Performance Enhancing Drugs. 1 :57-70
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