Professor James McVeigh
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Biography
Professor Jim McVeigh holds the post of Professor in Substance Use and Associated Behaviours in the Department of Sociology at Manchester Metropolitan University. Prior to his recent move he was the Director of the Public Health Institute at Liverpool John Moores University. He has worked within health/public health for over 30 years initially as a Registered General Nurse working with people who inject drugs, before moving into academia. Jim has built an international reputation in the use of anabolic steroids and associated human enhancement drug use within the general population. He has published extensively on the topic and presented at many influential international conferences. He has contributed to UK National Drug Strategies and advised on legislation and health policy and practice. Jim collaborates with some of the leading international experts in the field and has recently co-edited the Routledge book Human Enhancement Drugs. In 2020 he founded the Anabolic Steroid United Kingdom Network (www.anabolicsteroids.org.uk) and leads the NIHR funded Image and Performance Enhancing Drug Use in the United Kingdom.
Research outputs
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Books (authored/edited/special issues)
Ven, K.V.D., Mulrooney, K.J.D., McVeigh, J. (2020) Human Enhancement Drugs. Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge.
Lenehan, P., McVeigh, J. (1998) Anabolic Steroids: a guide for professionals. Liverpool: University of Liverpool.
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Chapters in books
McVeigh, J., Chandler, M., Yarwood, G.A. (2023) 'Exercise and the use of image- and performance-enhancing drugs within the gym environment.' In Corazza, O., Dores, A.R. (ed.) The Body in the Mind: exercise addiction, body image and the use of enhancement drugs. Cambridge University Press, pp. 121-136.
McVeigh, J., Bates, G., Yarwood, G.A. (2022) 'The use of anabolic androgenic steroids as a public health issue.' In Henning, A., Andreasson, J. (ed.) Doping in Sport and Fitness. Bingley: Emerald Group Publishing Limited, pp. 71-91.
McVeigh, J., Bates, G. (2022) 'Stigma and the use of anabolic androgenic steroids by men in the United Kingdom.' In Addison, M., McGovern, W., McGovern, R. (ed.) Drugs, Identity and Stigma. Palgrave Macmillan, pp. 121-146.
Chester, N., McVeigh, J. (2022) 'Drug Use in Society and the Potential Impact on the Anti-doping Movement.' Drugs in Sport. Routledge,
Van Hout, M.C., McVeigh, J. (2020) 'The use of sunless synthetic tanning products.' In Van De Ven, K., Mulrooney, K., McVeigh, J. (ed.) Human enhancement drugs.
Mulrooney, K., Van De Ven, K., McVeigh, J., Collins, R. (2020) 'Steroid Madness - Has the dark side of anabolic- androgenic steroids (AAS) been over-stated.' In Van De Ven, K., Mulrooney, K., McVeigh, J. (ed.) Human enhancement drugs.
Van De Ven, K., Mulrooney, K., McVeigh, J. (2020) 'An introduction to human enhancement drugs.' In Van de venn, K., Mulrooney, K., McVeigh, J. (ed.) HUMAN ENHANCEMENT DRUGS.
Chester, N., McVeigh, J. (2018) 'Drug Use in Society and the Impact on the Anti-Doping Movement.' In Mottram, D.R., Chester, N. (ed.) Drugs in Sport. London: Routledge,
Sumnall, H., McVeigh, J., Evans-Brown, M. (2013) 'Epidemiology of use of novel psychoactive substances.' In Dargan, P., Wood, D. (ed.) Novel Psychoactive Substances. Academic Press,
Evans-Brown, M., Mcveigh, J. (2009) 'Anabolic steroid use in the general population of the United Kingdom.' In Dimeo, P., McNamee, M., Moller, V. (ed.) Elite Sport, Doping and Public Health. Univ Pr of Southern Denmark, pp. 75-97.
McVeigh, J. (2006) 'Introduction & Treatment.' In Rateman, S., Abdool, R. (ed.) Demand reduction training manual: Practical guidelines for effective interventions in drug abuse prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. Dakar, Senegal: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime,
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Reports
Whitfield, M., Reed, H., McVeigh, J. (2019) Integrated Monitoring System Annual Report - Cheshire and Merseyside, 2017-18. Liverpool: Public Health Institute, Liverpool John Moores University.
Whitfield, M., McVeigh, J., Reed, H., Harrison, R., Leech, C. (2017) Integrated Monitoring System Annual Report - Cheshire and Merseyside, 2016-17. Liverpool:
Begley, E., McVeigh, J., Hope, V.D., Bates, G., Glass, R., Campbell, J., Tanner, C., Kean, J., Morgan, G., Acreman, D., Smith, J. (2017) Image and Performance Enhancing Drugs 2016 National Survey Results. Public Health Institute, Liverpool John Moores University.
Whitfield, M., Reed, H., Venturas, C.J., McVeigh, J. (2016) Integrated Monitoring System Annual report 2015/16.
Critchley, K., Collins, P., Cuddy, K., Whitfield, M., McVeigh, J. (2016) Merseyside Annual DIP Report: DIP Activity (April 2014 – March 2015). Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Bates, G., McVeigh, J. (2016) Image and Performance Enhancing Drugs 2015 Survey Results. Liverpool: Liverpool John Moores University.
McCoy, E.J., Oyston, J., Ross-Houle, K., COCHRANE, M., BATES, G., JONES, L., WHITFIELD, M., MCVEIGH, J. (2016) Evaluation of the Liverpool REST Centre.
Cuddy, K., Collins, P., Whitfield, M., McVeigh, J. (2015) DIP Merseyside Demographic Report 2013/14: An evaluation of DIP’s Impact on Offending.. Liverpool:
Harris, J., Lincoln, A., Whitfield, M., McVeigh, J. (2015) HIV and AIDS in Cumbria & Lancashire: HIV and AIDS in the North West of England 2014..
Whitfield, M., Reed, H., Harrison, R., McVeigh, J. (2015) Integrated Monitoring System Annual Report Cheshire and Merseyside 2014/15. Liverpool:
McVeigh, J., Bates, G., Chandler, M. (2015) Steroids and Image Enhancing Drugs 2014 Survey Results. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University:
McVeigh, J., bates, G., chandler, M. (2015) Steroids and Image Enhancing Drugs 2014 Survey Results.
Cochrane, M., McCoy, E., Timpson, H., McVeigh, J. (2015) Evaluation of the Stand Against Violence Workshop.
Collins, P., Cuddy, K., Whitfield, M., McVeigh, J. (2015) DIP Merseyside Drug Testing Report (April 2013 - March 2014). Liverpool: Liverpool John Moores University.
Whitfield, M., Reed, H., Harrison, R., Davies, C., McVeigh, J. (2014) Integrated Monitoring System Annual Report Cheshire and Merseyside 2013/14. Liverpool, United Kingdom: Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Harris, J., Lincoln, A., Whitfield, M., McVeigh, J. (2014) HIV and AIDS in the North West of England 2013. Centre for Public Health.
Chandler, M., McVeigh, J. (2014) Steroids and Image Enhancing Drugs 2013 Survey Results. Liverpool: Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Whitfield, M., Reed, H., Harrison, R., Davies, C., McVeigh, J. (2014) Merseyside & Cheshire Inter-Agency Drug Misuse Database (IAD) Needle and Syringe Programme 2012-13. Liverpool: Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Bates, G., Jones, L., McVeigh, J. (2014) Analysis of survey data on the implementation of NICE PH18 guidance relating to needle and syringe provision in England. Liverpool: Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Whitfield, M., Reed, H., Harrison, R., Davies, C., McVeigh, J. (2014) Drug and Alcohol Treatment in Cheshire & Merseyside 2012/13. Liverpool: Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Harris, J., Hargreaves, S., Lincoln, A., McVeigh, J. (2013) HIV & AIDS in the North West of England 2012.
McCoy, E., Jones, L., McVeigh, J. (2013) Evaluation of the Liverpool Women’s Turnaround Project: Moving forward. Centre for Public Health. Liverpool John Moores University.
Bates, G., Jones, L., McVeigh, J. (2013) Update of NICE Guidance PH18 on ’Needle and Syringe programmes. PIEDs Review.. Centre For Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Hurst, A., Marr, A., Whitfield, M., McVeigh, J. (2013) Alcohol Treatment in Cheshire and Merseyside, 2011/12. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Davies, C., English, L., Stewart, C., McVeigh, J., Bellis, M. (2013) United Kingdom Drug Situation: annual report to the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) 2012. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
McCoy, E., Jones, L., McVeigh, J. (2013) Evaluation of the Liverpool Women’s Turnaround Project. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Hurst, A., Beynon, C., Hughes, S., Marr, A., McVeigh, J. (2012) NDTMS themed report: Patterns of mortality amongst injecting and non-injecting drug users in contact with treatment services in the North West of England, 2003/04-2005/06.. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Duffy, P., Russell, S., McGee, A., McVeigh, J. (2012) Evaluation of a Residential Alcohol Detoxification Programme Facilitated by The Basement:Safety, Perceptions and Effectiveness. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Hurst, A., Marr, A., Whitfield, M., McVeigh, J. (2012) Alcohol Treatment in Cheshire and Merseyside, 2010/11. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Harris, J., Hargreaves, S., Lincoln, A., McVeigh, J., Syed, Q., Bellis, M. (2012) HIV & AIDS In the North West of England 2011. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Harris, J., Hargreaves, S., Lincoln, A., McVeigh, J. (2012) HIV & AIDS in the North West of England 2011.
Brizell, J., Harrison, B., Stuart, J., McVeigh, J., Irvine, F. (2012) CHANGES Weight Management Service Evaluation: Final Report. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Brizell, J., Harrison, R., Stuart, J., McVeigh, J., Irvine, F. (2012) Evaluation of the Bariatric Care Pathway:Final Report. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Brizell, J., Stuart, J., McVeigh, J., Irvine, F. (2012) Evaluation of the CHANGES weight management programme: Prospective Patients. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Brizell, J., Stuart, J., McVeigh, J., Irvine, F. (2012) Evaluation of the Bariatric Care Pathway: Prospective Patients. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Davies, C., Enlish, L., Stewart, C., Lodwick, A., McVeigh, J., Bellis, M.A. (2012) United Kingdom Drug Situation 2011 Edition: Annual Report to the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction.. Department of Health & North West Public Health Observatory at the Centre for Public Health, Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University.
Brizell, J., Stuart, J., McVeigh, J., Irvine, F. (2012) Patient perspectives of the CHANGES weight management service.. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Howarth, P., Duffy, P. (2012) Merseyside DIP OCU Report (April 2007 - March 2011). Liverpool: Liverpool John Moores University.
Bates, G., Chadborn, N., Jones, L., McVeigh, J. (2012) The impact of Climate Change upon Health and Health Inequalities in the North West of England.
Evans-Brown, M., McVeigh, J., Perkins, C., Bellis, M.A. (2012) Human Enhancement Drugs - The Emerging Challenges to Public Health. Liverpool: Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Brizell, J., Stuart, J., McVeigh, J., Irvine, F. (2011) Stakeholder perceptions of the CHANGES weight management service. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Jones, L., Atkinson, A., Porcellato, L., Bates, G., McCoy, E., Beynon, C., McVeigh, J., Bellis, M. (2011) A systematic review of qualitative research on the views, perspectives and experiences of hepatitis B and C testing among practitioners and people at greatest risk of infection.. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Jones, L., Bates, G., McCoy, E., Beynon, C., McVeigh, J., Bellis, M. (2011) A systematic review of the effectiveness & cost-effectiveness of interventions aimed at raising awareness and engaging with groups who are at an increased risk of hepatitis B and C infection.. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Stuart, J., Brizell, J., McVeigh, J., Irvine, F. (2011) Patient perspectives of the Bariatric Care Pathway on the Wirral. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Stuart, J., Brizell, J., Irvine, F., McVeigh, J. (2011) Stakeholder Perceptions of the Bariatric Care Pathway on the Wirral. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Davies, C., English, L., Stewart, C., Lodwick, A., McVeigh, J., Bellis, M. (2011) United Kingdom Drug Situation 2011 EDITION UK Focal Point On Drugs. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Davies, C., English, L., Lodwick, A., McVeigh, J., Bellis, M.A. (2011) United Kingdom Drug Situation 2010 Edition: Annual Report to the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction.. Department of Health & North West Public Health Observatory at the Centre for Public Health, Liverpool, Liverpool John Moores University.
Jones, L., Bates, G., Bellis, M.A., Beynon, C., Duffy, P., Evans-Brown, M., Mackridge, A., McCoy, E., Sumnall, H., McVeigh, J. (2011) A Summary of the Health Harms of Drugs. National Treatment Agency for Substance Misuse.
Gibbons, C., Marr, A., McVeigh, J. (2011) Structured alcohol treatment in the North West of England 2009/10 Results from the National Drug Treatment Monitoring System (NDTMS). Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Cole, C., McVeigh, J. (2010) Evaluation of the Rapid Access Homeless Outreach Service. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Jones, L., Bates, G., McCoy, E., Wooding, O., McVeigh, J., Bellis, M.A. (2010) Positive and negative impacts of the nuclear industry on health and well-being: Scoping review.
Cole, C., Wooding, O., Russell, S., Hennessey, C., McVeigh, J. (2010) Patterns of Substance Use & Support Needs of Residents in Young People’s Hostels & Foyer Accommodation in Liverpool. Liverpool John Moores University..
Hurst, A., Marr, A., McVeigh, J. (2010) Revisiting the AACCE profile in the North West of England. Results from NDTMS in 2008/09..
Hurst, A., Beynon, C., Marr, A. (2010) Patterns of mortality amongst individuals in contact with drug treatment services in the North West of England.
Shaw, C., McVeigh, J., Jones, L., Kicman, A., Syed, Q. (2010) Cut: A Guide to Adulterants, Bulking Agents and Other Contaminants Found in Illicit Drugs.
Burrows, M., Elliott, G., Morleo, M., Marr, A., McVeigh, J. (2010) Offender Health: alcohol services review.
McCoy, E., Hurst, A., Marr, A., Whitfield, M., McVeigh, J., Bellis, M. (2010) Alcohol Treatment in Cheshire and Merseyside 2008/09. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Davies, C., English, L., Lodwick, A., McVeigh, J., Bellis, M. (2010) United Kingdom Drug Situation 2009 EDITION. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Hurst, A., Marr, A., McCoy, E., McVeigh, J., Bellis, M. (2010) Drug and alcohol treatment in the North West of England 2008/09. Results from the National Drug Treatment Monitoring System (NDTMS). Liverpool: Liverpool John Moores University. Liverpool John Moores University.
Hurst, A., Beynon, C., Marr, A., McVeigh, J. (2009) NDTMS Themed Report Patterns of mortality amongst individuals in contact with drug treatment services in the North West of England - 5 years of data capture.. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Hurst, A., Parker, H., Marr, A., McVeigh, J. (2009) NDTMS Themed Report AACCE (non-opiate) substance use in the North West of England. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Cole, C., Hurst, A., McVeigh, J., Bellis, M. (2009) Indications of Public Health in the English Regions 10: Drug Use Executive Summary. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Cole, C., Hurst, A., McVeigh, J., Bellis, M. (2009) Indications of Public Health in the English Regions 10: Drug Use. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Russell, S., Shaw, C., McVeigh, J. (2009) Evaluation of Phase Two of the Liverpool Peer to Peer Project May 2009. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
McCoy, E., McVeigh, J., Khundakar, K., Hurst, A., Bellis, M. (2009) Alcohol Treatment in Cheshire & Merseyside 2007/08. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Jones, L., Woodfall, K., Porcellato, L., McVeigh, J. (2009) The impact of advocacy initiatives led by, or on the behalf of, young people. A systematic map and summary of the evidence.. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Jones, L., Woolfall, K., Porcellato, L., McVeigh, J. (2009) Evidence relating to new tobacco control priorities that aim to protect children and young people from exposure to tobacco Evidence.. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Eaton, G., Davies, C., English, L., Lodwick, A., McVeigh, J., Bellis, M. (2008) United Kingdom Focal Point Report 2008.. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Jones, L., Pickering, L., Sumnull, H., McVeigh, J., Bellis, M. (2008) A review of the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of needle and syringe programmes for injecting drug users.. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Woodfall, K., Sumnall, H., McVeigh, J. (2008) Addressing the needs of children of substance using parents: an evaluation of Families First’s Intensive Intervention Final Report.. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Hurst, A., Woolfall, K., Marr, A., McVeigh, J. (2008) NDTMS Themed Report Parental Status, 2007/08. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Hurst, A., Marr, A., McVeigh, J., Bellis, M. (2008) Drug treatment in the North West of England 2007/08. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Cole, C., McVeigh, J. (2008) Needs Assessment with Homeless Drug and Alcohol Users in Liverpool. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Eaton, G., Davies, C., English, L., Lodwick, A., Bellis, M., McVeigh, J. (2008) United Kingdom Focal Point Report 2007. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Hurst, A., Beynon, C., Marr, A., McVeigh, J. (2008) NDTMS Themed Report Does the North West of England have an ageing drug treatment population?. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Warering, M., McVeigh, J., Sumnall, H. (2008) Young People and Cannabis use in Liverpool.. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Hurst, A., Beynon, C., Hughes, S., Marr, A., McVeigh, J. (2007) NDTMS themed report: Patterns of mortality amongst injecting and non-injecting drug users in contact with treatment services in the North West of England, 2003/04-2005/06. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
McCoy, E., McVeigh, J., Morleo, M., Khundakar, K., Bellis, M. (2007) Alcohol Treatment In Cheshire And Merseyside 2006/07.. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
McCoy, E., McVeigh, J., Morleo, M., Khundakar, K., Bellis, M. (2007) Alcohol Treatment in Cheshire And Merseyside 2006/07. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Hurst, A., Morleo, M., Khundakar, K., Marr, A., McVeigh, J., Bellis, M. (2007) Results from the National Drug Treatment Monitoring System [NDTMS] 2006/07. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Khundakar, A., Morleo, M., Khundakar, K., Marr, A., McVeigh, J., Bellis, M. (2007) Individuals stating alcohol as a secondary or tertiary problematic substance in contact with treatment services in the North West during 2006/07. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Wareing, M., McVeigh, J., Sumnall, H. (2007) Young People and Substance Misuse: Characteristics, Needs and Perception of Treatment Services of Drug Users Aged 18 to 25 in Liverpool.. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Hughes, K.E., Morleo, M., McVeigh, J. (2007) Evaluation of Preston’s alcohol brief intervention training pack: ‘Train the Trainers’. Centre for Public Health - Liverpool John Moores University.
Shaw, C., Salmon, J., McVeigh, J. (2007) Evaluation of the Peer to Peer Project.. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Chandler, M., Shepherd, E., Mcveigh, J. (2007) Inter Agency Drug Misuse Database 2005/06. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Khundakar, A., Duffy, P., Marr, A., McVeigh, J. (2007) NDTMS Themed Report Referrals into structured drug treatment in the North West of England from the Criminal Justice System 2005/06. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Eaton, G., Lodwick, A., Bellis, M., McVeigh, J. (2007) United Kingdom drug situation: annual report to the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) 2006.. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Fordham, R., Jones, L., Sumnall, H., McVeigh, J., Bellis, M. (2007) The economics of preventing drug use: An introduction to the issues. Richard Fordham, Lisa Jones, Harry Sumnall, Jim McVeigh and Mark Bellis. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Khundakar, A., Sumnall, H., Marr, A., McVeigh, J., Bellis, A. (2007) Individuals aged under 25 in contact with treatment services in the North West of England during 2005/06.. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
McVeigh, J., Morleo, M., Khundakar, K., Beynon, C., Bellis, M. (2006) Alcohol Treatment in Cheshire & Merseyside 2005/06. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Khundakar, A., Beynon, C., Marr, A., McVeigh, J., Bellis, M. (2006) Deaths of those in contact with drug treatment services in the North West of England for the reporting period 2003/04 and 2004/05.. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Khundakar, A., Marr, A., McVeigh, J., Bellis, M. (2006) Drug treatment in the North West of England 2005/06. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Sumnall, H., Jones, L., Burrell, K., Witty, K., McVeigh, J., Bellis, M. (2006) Annual review of Drug Prevention The National Collaborating Centre for Drug Prevention.. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
McGrath, Y., Sumnall, H., Burrell, K., McVeigh, J., Bellis, M. (2006) Review of grey literature on drug prevention among young people Review Summary.. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
McGrath, Y., Sumnall, H., Edmonds, K., McVeigh, J., Bellis, M. (2006) Review of grey literature on drug prevention among young people.. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Jones, L., Sumnall, H., Burrell, K., McVeigh, J., Bellis, M. (2006) Universal Drug Prevention.. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Jones, L., Sumnall, H., Burrell, K., McVeigh, J., Bellis, M. (2006) Universal Drug Prevention - Fact Sheets. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
CHANDLER, M., SHEPHERD, E., McVeigh, J. (2006) Merseyside Inter Agency Drug Misuse Database Annual Report 2004/05. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Sumnall, H., McGrath, Y., McVeigh, J., Burrell, K., Wilkinson, L., Bellis, M., Reid, D. (2006) Drug use prevention among young people Evidence into practice briefing.. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Sumnall, H., McGrath, Y., McVeigh, J., Burrell, K., Wilkinson, L., Bellis, M. (2006) Drug use prevention among young people Evidence into practice briefing.. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Burrell, K., Sumnall, H., Witty, C., McVeigh, J. (2006) Alcohol Brief Intervention. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Brown, S., McVeigh, J., Beynon, C., Bellis, M. (2006) Alcohol Treatment In Cheshire & Merseyside 2004/05.. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Jones, L., Sumnall, H., Witty, K., Wareing, M., McVeigh, J., Bellis, M. (2006) A review of community-based interventions to reduce stance misuse among vulnerable and disadvantaged young people.. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
McGrath, Y., Sumnall, H., McVeigh, J., Bellis, M. (2006) Drug use prevention among young people: a review of reviews.. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
BURRELL, K., Jones, L., SUMNALL, H., McVeigh, J., Bellis, M. (2005) Tiered approach to Drug Prevention and treatment among young people.. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Sumnall, H., Burrell, K., Jones, L., Wilkinson, L., McVeigh, J., Bellis, M. (2005) Drug Prevention Quarterly September 2005.. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Burrell, K., Sumnall, H., McVeigh, J., Bellis, M. (2005) Drug Prevention vulnerable young people.. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Burrell, K., Sumnall, H., McVeigh, J., Bellis, M. (2005) Drug Prevention - Fact Sheet. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Eaton, G., Morleo, M., Lodwick, A., Bellis, M., McVeigh, J. (2005) United Kingdom Drug Situation: 2004 Edition.. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Hurst, A., Beynon, C., McVeigh, J. (2005) Evaluation of Lighthouse Project Opening. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Quigg, Z.A., Beynon, C., Edwards, S., Morleo, M., McVeigh, J. (2005) Drink Spiking Report. Centre for Public Health - Liverpool John Moores University.
Sumnall, H., Cook, L., McGrath, Y., Wilkinson, L., McVeigh, J., Bellis, M., Burrell, K. (2005) Drug Prevention Quarterly - April 2005.. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Bullock, T., Weston, S., McVeigh, J., Bellis, M. (2005) Drug treatment in the North West of England, 2003/04.. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Chandle, M., McVeigh, J., Bullock, T., Duffy, P. (2004) Merseyside Inter Agency Drug Misuse Database 2003/04.. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Cook, L., McGrath, Y., Wilkinson, L., Sumnall, H., McVeigh, J., Bellis, M., Burrell, K. (2004) Drug Prevention Quarterly - November 2004.. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Bellis, M., Morleo, M., Wood, S., McVeigh, J., Lodwick, A., Eaton, G., Donnelly, S. (2004) United Kingdom Drug Situation:2002. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Beynon, C., McVeigh, J., Bellis, M. (2004) Problematic Drug Use Within Liverpool and Sefton.. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Beynon, C., McVeigh, J., Bellis, M. (2004) Quantifying Problematic Drug Use Within Liverpool and Sefton (2000-2) Summary.. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Roberts, L., McVeigh, J. (2004) LIFEGUARD: ACT FAST SAVE A LIFE. Evaluation. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Roberts, L., McVeigh, J. (2004) LIFEGUARD: ACT FAST SAVE A LIFE. Evaluation Executive Summary.. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
McVeigh, J., Hughes, K.E., Hounsome, J., Bellis, M. (2003) Over a Decade of Drug Use Epidemiology. Centre for Public Health - Liverpool John Moores University.
Beynon, C., McVeigh, J., Bellis, M. (2003) Drug Treatment in Cheshire & Merseyside - The first year of the National Drug Treatment Monitoring System (NDTMS) 2001/02.. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
McVeigh, J., Duffy, P. (2002) The Independence Initiative. An Evaluation of Effectiveness,. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
McVeigh, J. (2002) Shaping a New Agenda.. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Cook, P., McVeigh, J., Patel, A., Syed, Q., Mutton, K., Bellis, M. (2000) Hepatitis C in injecting drug users in the NorthWest - Full Report.. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
Cook, P., McVeigh, J., Patel, A., Syed, Q., Mutton, K., Bellis, M. (2000) Hepatitis C in injecting drug users in the North West - Executive Summary.. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
McVeigh, J., Cook, P., Rimmer, P., Syed, Q., Bellis, A. (2000) HIV and AIDS in the North West of England 1999 - Full Report.. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
McVeigh, J., Cook, P., Rimmer, P., Syed, Q., Bellis, M. (2000) HIV and AIDS in the North West of England 1999 Executive Summary. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
McVeigh, J., Rimmer, P., Syed, Q., Bellis, M. (1999) HIV & AIDS in the North West of England 1998.. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
McVeigh, J., Rimmer, P., Syed, Q., Bellis, M. (1998) HIV and AIDS in the North West of England 1997.. Centre for Public Health, Liverpool John Moores University.
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Journal articles
van de Ven, K., Malouff, J., McVeigh, J. (2024) 'The association between the nonmedical use of anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) and interpersonal violence: a meta-analysis.' Trauma, Violence and Abuse: a review journal,
Grant, B., Campbell, J., Pradeep, A., Burns, A., Bassett, P., Abbara, A., Saket, P., Minhas, S., Dhillo, W., McVeigh, J., Bhasin, S., Jayasena, C. (2023) 'Factors predicting normalisation of reproductive hormones after cessation of anabolic-androgenic steroids in men: a single centre retrospective study.' European Journal of Endocrinology, 189(6) pp. 601-610.
Grant, B., Kean, J., Vali, N., Campbell, J., Maden, L., Bijral, P., Dhillo, W., McVeigh, J., Quinton, R., Jayasena, C. (2023) 'The use of post-cycle therapy is associated with reduced withdrawal symptoms from anabolic-androgenic steroid use: a survey of 470 men.' Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy, 18
Hope, V., Walker Bond, V., Boardley, I., Smith, J., Campbaell, J., Bates, G., Ralphs, R., Van Hout, M.C., McVeigh, J. (2023) 'Anabolic androgenic steroid use population size estimation: a first stage study utilising a Delphi exercise.' Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy,
Hillis, A., Germain, J., Whitfield, M., Halsall, D., McVeigh, J., Abbasi, Y., Van Hout, M.C. (2023) 'Internet sourcing and unsafe use of controlled drugs (opioids, sedatives and GABA drugs) in the UK: an in depth case study of consumer dynamics during COVID-19.' Emerging Trends in Drugs, Addictions, and Health, 3pp. 100049-100049.
Hearne, E., Atkinson, A., Boardley, I., McVeigh, J., Van Hout, M.C. (2022) '‘Sustaining masculinity’: a scoping review of anabolic androgenic steroid use by older males.' Drugs: Education, Prevention and Policy, pp. 1-27.
Bates, G., Ralphs, R., Bond, V.W., Boardley, I., Hope, V., Van Hout, M.C., McVeigh, J. (2022) 'Systems mapping to understand complexity in the association between image and performance enhancing drugs (IPEDs) and harm.' International Journal of Drug Policy, 107pp. 103801-103801.
Scarth, M., Havnes, I.A., Jørstad, M.L., McVeigh, J., Van Hout, M.C., Westlye, L.T., Torgersen, S., Bjørnebekk, A. (2022) 'Severity of anabolic steroid dependence, executive function, and personality traits in substance use disorder patients in Norway.' Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 231pp. 109275-109275.
Whitfield, M., Germain, J., Hillis, A., Halsall, D., McVeigh, J., Abbasi, Y., Van Hout, M.C. (2021) 'Internet sourcing and UK end consumer trend interest in the controlled medicines (opioids, sedatives and GABA drugs) in pre and post COVID-19 timeframes.' Emerging Trends in Drugs, Addictions, and Health, 1pp. 100027-100027.
McVeigh, J., Hearne, E., Boardley, I., Bates, G., Hope, V., Ralphs, R., Van Hout, M.C. (2021) 'Generating evidence on the use of Image and performance enhancing drugs in the UK: Results from a scoping review and expert consultation by the Anabolic Steroid UK network.' Harm Reduction Journal, 18(107) pp. 1-12.
Hope, V., Underwood, M., Mulrooney, K., Mazanov, J., van de Ven, K., McVeigh, J. (2021) 'Human enhancement drugs: emerging issues and responses..' International Journal of Drug Policy, 95
Bates, G., Shepherd, S., McVeigh, J. (2021) 'Harm reduction strategies for androgen users providing appropriate support and improving engagement with healthcare.' Current Opinion in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Obesity, 28(6) pp. 630-635.
Brennan, R., Wazaify, M., Shawabkeh, H., Boardley, I., McVeigh, J., Van Hout, M.C. (2021) 'A Scoping Review of Non-Medical and Extra-Medical Use of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs).' Drug Safety, 44(9) pp. 917-928.
Chegeni, R., Pallesen, S., McVeigh, J., Sagoe, D. (2021) 'Anabolic-androgenic steroid administration increases self-reported aggression in healthy males: a systematic review and meta-analysis of experimental studies.' Psychopharmacology, 238(7) pp. 1911-1922.
Bates, G., McVeigh, J., Leavey, C. (2021) 'Looking beyond the provision of injecting equipment to people who use anabolic androgenic steroids: harm reduction and behaviour change goals for UK policy.' Contemporary Drug Problems, 48(2) pp. 135-150.
Brennan, R., Overbye, M., Van Hout, M.C., McVeigh, J. (2021) '“A slippery slope”: a scoping review of the self-injection of unlicensed oils and fillers as body enhancement.' Performance Enhancement & Health, 8(4) pp. 100185-100185.
McCullough, D., Webb, R., Enright, K., Lane, K.E., McVeigh, J., Stewart, C.E., Davies, I.G. (2020) 'How the love of muscle can break a heart: impact of anabolic androgenic steroids on skeletal muscle hypertrophy, metabolic and cardiovascular health.' Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders, 22(2) pp. 389-405.
Hope, V., McVeigh, J., Begley, E., Glass, R., Edmundsen, C., Heinsbroek, E., Kean, J., Campbell, J., Whitfield, M., Morgan, G., Acreman, D., Smith, J. (2020) 'Factors associated with hepatitis C and HIV testing uptake among men who inject image and performance enhancing drugs..' Drug and Alcohol Review, 40(4) pp. 586-596.
Germain, J., Leavey, C., Van Hout, M.C., McVeigh, J. (2020) '2,4 dinitrophenol: it's not just for men.' International Journal of Drug Policy, 95pp. 102987-102987.
McVeigh, J., Salinas-Edwards, M., Ralphs, R. (2020) 'A Sentinel Population: the public health benefits of monitoring enhanced body builders.' International Journal of Drug Policy, 95pp. 102890-102890.
Hearne, E., Wazaify, M., Van Hout, M.C., Atkinson, A., McVeigh, J. (2020) 'Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Use in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: a Scoping Review of Extant Empirical Literature.' International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 19(4) pp. 1162-1189.
Wazaify, M., Al-Afifi, M., Kewley, S., Quigg, Z., Whitfield, M., McVeigh, J., Van Hout, M.C. (2020) 'Perspectives of frontline professionals on Palestinian children living with sibling and parental drug use in the UNRWA camps, Jordan.' International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 18(6) pp. 1620-1637.
Zahnow, R., McVeigh, J., Bates, G., Winstock, A.R. (2020) 'Motives and Correlates of Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Use With Stimulant Polypharmacy.' Contemporary Drug Problems, 47(2) pp. 118-135.
Hillis,, A., Germain, J., Hope, V., McVeigh, J., Van Hout, M.C. (2020) 'Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention among men who have sex with men (MSM): A scoping review on PrEP service delivery and programming.' AIDS and Behavior, 24(11) pp. 3056-3070.
Havnes, I.A., Jorsdad, M.L., McVeigh, J., Van Hout, M.C., Bjornebekk, A. (2020) 'The anabolic androgenic steroid treatment gap: a national study of substance use disorder treatment.' Substance Abuse : Research and Treatment, 14
Bates, G., Van Hout, M., Tay, J., McVeigh, J. (2019) 'Treatments for people who use anabolic androgenic steroids: a scoping review..' Harm Reduction Journal, 16
Bates, G., Begley, E., Tod, D., Jones, L., Leavey, C., McVeigh, J. (2019) 'A systematic review investigating the behaviour change strategies in interventions to prevent misuse of anabolic steroids..' Journal of Health Psychology, 24(11) pp. 1595-1612.
Afifi, M., Abushams, L., El-Sakka, M., Shehada, M., Afifi, R., Alloush, M., Rabee, A., Kewley, S., Quigg, Z., Whitfield, M., McVeigh, J., Wazaify, M., Van Hout, M. (2019) 'Perspectives of Frontline Professionals on Palestinian Children Living with Sibling and Parental Drug Use in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.' International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 18(4) pp. 1097-1112.
McVeigh, J. (2019) 'Engaging with people who use image and performance enhancing drugs: one size does not fit all.' International Journal of Drug Policy, 71pp. 1-2.
Mulrooney, K.J.D., van de Ven, K., McVeigh, J., Collins, R. (2019) 'Commentary: Steroid Madness- has the dark side of anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) been over-stated?.' Performance Enhancement and Health, 6pp. 98-102.
Van De Ven, K., Zahnow, R., McVeigh, J., Winstock, A. (2019) 'The modes of administration of anabolic-androgenic steroid users (AAS): are non-injecting people who use steroids overlooked?.' Drugs: Education, Prevention, and Policy, 27(2) pp. 131-135.
Van Hout, M.C., Al-Afifi, M.F., Abushams, L., Kewley, S., Quigg, Z., Whitfield, M., McVeigh, J., Wazaify, M. (2019) 'Palestinian children’s experiences of drug abuse in the home in the Occupied Territories of Palestine: a scoping review of extant literature.' International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 18(6) pp. 1572-1585.
Glass, R., Hope, V.D., Njoroge, J., Edmundson, C., Smith, J., McVeigh, J., Parry, J., Desai, M. (2018) 'Secondary distribution of injecting equipment obtained from needle and syringe programmes by people injecting image and performance enhancing drugs: England and Wales, 2012-15.' Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 195pp. 40-44.
Bates, G., Tod, D., Leavey, C., McVeigh, J. (2018) 'An evidence-based socioecological framework to understand men’s use of anabolic androgenic steroids and inform interventions in this area.' Drugs: Education, Prevention, and Policy, 29(6)
Zahnow, R., McVeigh, J., Bates, G., Hope, V., Kean, J., Campbell, J., Smith, J. (2018) 'Identifying a typology of men who use Anabolic Androgenic Steroids (AAS).' International Journal of Drug Policy, 55pp. 105-112.
Hope, V.D., McVeigh, J., Smith, J., Glass, R., Njoroge, J., Tanner, C., Parry, J.V., Ncube, F., Desai, M. (2017) 'Low levels of hepatitis C diagnosis and testing uptake among people who inject image and performance enhancing drugs in England and Wales, 2012-15.' Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 179pp. 83-86.
Zahnow, R., McVeigh, J., Ferris, J., Winstock, A. (2017) 'Adverse effects, health service engagement, and service satisfaction among anabolic androgenic steroid users.' Contemporary Drug Problems, 44(1) pp. 69-83.
Bates, G., Hope, V., McVeigh, J. (2017) 'HIV among people using anabolic steroids in the United Kingdom: an overview.' HIV Nursing, 17(1) pp. 20-23.
McVeigh, J., Begley, E.K. (2016) 'Anabolic steroids in the UK: an increasing issue for public health.' Drugs: Education, Prevention & Policy, 24(3) pp. 278-285.
McVeigh, J., Hearne, E., Bates, G., Van Hout, M.C. (2016) 'Community pharmacist experiences of providing needle and syringe programmes in Ireland.' Research in Social and Administrative Pharmacy, 13(4) pp. 767-777.
McVeigh, J., Germain, J., van Hout, M.C. (2016) '2,4-Dinitrophenol, the inferno drug: a netnographic study of user experiences in the quest for leanness..' Journal of Substance Use, 22(2) pp. 131-138.
Hearne, E., Grund, J.P.C., Van Hout, M.C., McVeigh, J. (2016) 'A scoping review of home-produced heroin and amphetamine-type stimulant substitutes: Implications for prevention, treatment, and policy.' Harm Reduction Journal, 13(1)
McVeigh, J., Kimergard, A., Bates, G., Hope, V. (2016) 'Harm reduction interventions should encompass people who inject image and performance enhancing drugs.' British Medical Journal, 353pp. i1889-i1889.
Simkhada, P., Poudel, A.N., Simkhada, B., Sumnall, H., Jones, L., Bista, S., McVeigh, J., Gaidhane, A., Zahiruddin, Q.S., Chowdhury, M.E., Bhuiyan, M.B.A.S., Iliyasu, Z., Pant, P.R., Kurmi, O., Hill, R., van Teijlingen, E., Regmi, P.R. (2016) 'Need and scope of global partnership on public health research.' Journal of Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences University, 11(3) pp. 260-262.
Iversen, J., Hope, V.D., McVeigh, J. (2016) 'Access to needle and syringe programs by people who inject image and performance enhancing drugs.' International Journal of Drug Policy, 31pp. 199-200.
Hope, V.D., Harris, R., McVeigh, J., Cullen, K.J., Smith, J., Parry, J.V., DeAngelis, D., Ncube, F. (2015) 'Risk of HIV and hepatitis B and C over time among men who inject image and performance enhancing drugs in England and Wales: results from cross-sectional prevalence surveys, 1992-2013.' Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes, 71(3) pp. 331-337.
Sagoe, D., McVeigh, J., Bjornebekk, A., Essilfie, M.S., Andreassen, C.S., Pallesen, S. (2015) 'Polypharmacy among anabolic-androgenic steroid users: a descriptive metasynthesis.' Substance Abuse Treatment, Prevention, and Policy, 10(12)
Stensballe, A., McVeigh, J., Breindahl, T., Kimergard, A. (2015) 'SYNTHETIC GROWTH HORMONE RELEASERS DETECTED IN SEIZED DRUGS: NEW TRENDS IN THE USE OF DRUGS FOR PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT.' ADDICTION, 110pp. 368-369.
Hope, V.D., McVeigh, J., Marongiu, A., Evans-Brown, M., Smith, J., Kimergard, A., Parry, J.V., Ncube, F. (2015) 'Injection site infections and injuries in men who inject image- and performance-enhancing drugs: prevalence, risks factors, and healthcare seeking.' EPIDEMIOLOGY AND INFECTION, 143pp. 132-140.
Abbate, V., Kicman, A.T., Evans-Brown, M., McVeigh, J., Cowan, D.A., Wilson, C., Coles, S.J., Walker, C.J. (2014) 'Anabolic steroids detected in bodybuilding dietary supplements – a significant risk to public health.' Drug Testing and Analysis, 7pp. 609-618.
Jones, L., Bates, G., McCoy, E., Beynon, C., McVeigh, J., Bellis, M.A. (2014) 'Effectiveness of interventions to increase hepatitis C testing uptake among high-risk groups: a systematic review.' EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, 24pp. 781-788.
Kimergård, A., McVeigh, J. (2014) 'Variability and dilemmas in harm reduction for anabolic steroid users in the UK: a multi-area interview study..' Harm Reduct J, 11
Kimergard, A., Breindahl, T., Hindersson, P., McVeigh, J. (2014) 'The composition of anabolic steroids from the illicit market is largely unknown: implications for clinical case reports.' QJM-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICINE, 107pp. 597-598.
Kimergard, A., McVeigh, J. (2014) 'Environments, risk and health harms: a qualitative investigation into the illicit use of anabolic steroids among people using harm reduction services in the UK.' BMJ Open, 4
Breindahl, T., Evans-Brown, M., Hindersson, P., McVeigh, J., Bellis, M., Stensballe, A., Kimergard, A. (2014) 'Identification and characterization by LC-UV-MS/MS of melanotan II skin-tanning products sold illegally on the Internet.' Drug Testing and Analysis, 7(2) pp. 164-172.
Kimergard, A., McVeigh, J., Knutsson, S., Breindahl, T., Stensballe, A. (2014) 'Online marketing of synthetic peptide hormones: poor manufacturing, user safety, and challenges to public health.' DRUG TESTING AND ANALYSIS, 6pp. 396-398.
Evans-Brown, M., Kimergård, A., McVeigh, J., Chandler, M., Brandt, S.D. (2014) 'Is the breast cancer drug tamoxifen being sold as a bodybuilding dietary supplement?.' British Medical Journal, 348pp. g1476-g1476.
Jones, L., Atkinson, A., Bates, G., McCoy, E., Porcellato, L., Beynon, C., McVeigh, J., Bellis, M.A. (2014) 'Views and experiences of hepatitis C testing and diagnosis among people who inject drugs: Systematic review of qualitative research.' International Journal of Drug Policy, 25pp. 204-211.
Hope, V.D., McVeigh, J., Marongiu, A., Evans-Brown, M., Smith, J., Kimergard, A., Croxford, S., Beynon, C.M., Parry, J.V., Bellis, M.A. (2013) 'Prevalence of, and risk factors for, HIV, hepatitis B and C infections among men who inject image and performance enhancing drugs: a cross-sectional study.' BMJ Open, 3(9)
Hope, V., McVeigh, J., Marongiu, A., Evans-Brown, M., Smith, J., Kimergard, A., Croxford, S., Beynon, C., Parry, J., Bellis, P.M., Ncube, F. (2013) 'Prevalence of, and risk factors for, human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B and hepatitis C infections among men who inject image- and performance-enhancing drugs in England & Wales.' HIV MEDICINE, 14pp. 2-2.
McVeigh, J., Evans-Brown, M., Bellis, M.A. (2012) 'Human enhancement drugs and the pursuit of perfection.' ADICCIONES, 24pp. 185-190.
Evans-Brown, M.J., Bellis, M.A., McVeigh, J. (2011) 'Should “legal highs” be regulated as medicinal products?.' BMJ, 342pp. d1101-d1101.
Cole, C., Jones, L., McVeigh, J., Kicman, A., Syed, Q., Bellis, M. (2011) 'Adulterants in illicit drugs: a review of empirical evidence..' Drug testing and analysis, 3pp. 89-96.
Russell, S.J., McVeigh, J. (2011) 'Next generation challenges: An overview of harm reduction 2010, IHRA’s 21st conference.' International Journal of Drug Policy, 22pp. 82-86.
Sumnall, H.R., Evans-Brown, M.J., McVeigh, J. (2011) 'Social, policy, and public health perspectives on new psychoactive substances.' Drug Test Anal, 3pp. 515-523.
Mackridge, A.J., Beynon, C.M., McVeigh, J., Whitfield, M., Chandler, M. (2010) 'Meeting the health needs of problematic drug users through community pharmacy: A qualitative study.' Journal of Substance Use, 15pp. 367-376.
Jones, L., Pickering, L., Sumnall, H., McVeigh, J., Bellis, M.A. (2010) 'Optimal provision of needle and syringe programmes for injecting drug users: A systematic review.' Int J Drug Policy, 21pp. 335-342.
Beynon, C., McVeigh, J., Hurst, A., Marr, A. (2010) 'Older and sicker: Changing mortality of drug users in treatment in the North West of England.' INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DRUG POLICY, 21pp. 429-431.
Chandler, M., McVeigh, J., Beynon, C. (2009) 'Integrating Drug Related Monitoring Systems – An Intelligence Led Approach.' Contemporary Drug Problems, 36pp. 663-684.
Chandler, M.D., McVeigh, J., Beynon, C.M. (2009) 'Integrating drug related monitoring systems – An intelligence led approach.' Contemporary Drug Problems, 36pp. 663-683.
Evans-Brown, M., Kimergard, 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, 1pp. 323-326.
McVeigh, J., Evans-Brown, M.J. (2009) 'Anabolic steroids.' Network, 25
Evans-Brown, M., Dawson, R.T., Chandler, M., McVeigh, J. (2009) 'Use of melanotan I and II in the general population.' BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL, 338
Mackridge, A.J., Beynon, C., McVeigh, J. (2009) 'Pharmacy services must be expanded if guidelines are to be successfully implemented.' British Medical Journal,
Evans-Brown, M., McVeigh, J. (2009) 'Injecting human growth hormone as a performance-enhancing drug-perspectives from the United Kingdom.' JOURNAL OF SUBSTANCE USE, 14pp. 267-288.
Sumnall, H.R., Woolfall, K., Cole, J., Mackridge, A., McVeigh, J. (2008) 'NICE guidance on ADHD. Diversion and abuse of methylphenidate in light of new guidance..' BMJ (Clinical research ed.), 337pp. a2287-a2287.
Sumnall, H.R., Woolfall, K., Cole, J., Mackridge, A., McVeigh, J. (2008) 'Diversion and abuse of methylphenidate.' BMJ, 337pp. 1011-1011.
Beynon, C.M., McVeigh, C., McVeigh, J., Leavey, C., Bellis, M.A. (2008) 'The involvement of drugs and alcohol in drug-facilitated sexual assault: a systematic review of the evidence..' Trauma Violence Abuse, 9pp. 178-188.
Evans-Brown, M.J., McVeigh, J. (2008) 'An Introduction to anabolic steroids.' Sportex Medicine, pp. 20-26.
Evans-Brown, M., Dawson, R., McVeigh, J. (2008) 'The dire consequences of doping?.' Lancet, 372pp. 1544-1544.
Beynon, C.M., McVeigh, J., Chandler, M., Wareing, M., Bellis, M.A. (2007) 'The impact of citrate introduction at UK syringe exchange programmes: A retrospective cohort study in Cheshire and Merseyside, UK.' Harm Reduction Journal, 4
Beynon, C.M., McVeigh, J., Roe, B. (2007) 'Problematic drug use, ageing and older people: trends in the age of drug users in northwest England.' AGEING & SOCIETY, 27pp. 799-810.
Beynon, C.M., 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, pp. 39-47.
Beynon, C.M., Sumnall, H.R., McVeigh, J., Cole, J.C., Bellis, M.A. (2006) 'The ability of two commercially available quick test kits to detect drug-facilitated sexual assault drugs in beverages.' Addiction, 101pp. 1413-1420.
Beynon, C., Sumnall, H.R., McVeigh, J., Cole, J.C., Bellis, M.A. (2006) 'Drink detective: Comments on the manufacturer’s response.' ADDICTION, 101pp. 1395-1395.
Beynon, C.M., Bellis, M.A., 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
Sumnall, H.R., Bellis, M.A., Cole, J.C., Mcveigh, J. (2005) 'Crack-cocaine injection: A retrospective analysis of clients in Merseyside specialist drug treatment agencies.' DRUGS-EDUCATION PREVENTION AND POLICY, 12pp. 213-221.
Bellis, M.A., Hughes, K., McVeigh, J., Thomson, R., Luke, C. (2005) 'Effects of nightlife activity on health.' Nursing Standard, 19(30) pp. 63-71.
Bellis, M.A., Hughes, K., McVeigh, J., Thomson, R., Luke, C. (2005) 'The effects of nightlife activity on health.' Nursing Standard, pp. 63-71.
Hughes, K., Bellis, M., McVeigh, J., Thomson, R. (2004) 'A potent cocktail..' Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987), 18pp. 14-16.
McVeigh, J., Beynon, C., Bellis, M.A. (2003) 'New challenges for agency based syringe exchange schemes: analysis of 11 years of data (1991 to 2001) in Merseyside and Cheshire, UK..' Int. J. Drug Pol., pp. 399-405.
Cook, P.A., McVeigh, J., Syed, Q., Mutton, K., Bellis, M.A. (2001) 'Predictors of hepatitis B and C infection in injecting drug users both in and out of drug treatment.' ADDICTION, 96pp. 1787-1797.
Bellis, M., McVeigh, J., Thomson, R., Syed, Q. (1999) 'AIDS funding. The national lottery..' The Health service journal, 109pp. 22-23.
Lenehan, P., Bellis, M.A., McVeigh, J. (1996) 'A study of anabolic steroid use in the North West of England.' J. Perform. Enhanc. Drugs, pp. 57-70.
Korkia, P., Lenehan, P., McVeigh, J. (1996) 'Non-medical use of androgens among women.' J. Perform. Enhanc. Drugs, pp. 71-76.
McVeigh, J. (1996) 'Survey of gym owners’ opinions on the use of performance enhancing drugs.' J. Perform. Enhanc. Drugs, pp. 21-24.
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Conference papers
Grant, B., Campbell, J., Pradeep, A., Dawn Burns, A., Bassett, P., Saket, P., Minhas, S., Singh Dhillo, W., McVeigh, J., Bhasin, S., Nalin Jayasena, C. (2023) 'Self-administration Of Post-cycle Therapy Is Associated With Increased Probability Of Subsequent Normalisation Of Reproductive Hormones Following Anabolic-androgenic Steroid Cessation In Men.' In ENDO 2023: Annual Meeting of the Endocrine Society. 7. Chicago, USA, 15/6/2023 - 18/6/2023. Oxford University Press/The Endocrine Society, pp. A910-A910.
McVeigh, J. (2022) 'Human Enhancement Drugs.' In Rejuvenation: University of Salford TED X. Salford, UK, 18/6/2022 - 18/6/2022.
McVeigh, J. (2022) 'Image & performance enhancing drug (IPED) use in the United Kingdom: A research update.' In Street drugs discussion: Deep dive into steroid use. Online, 24/2/2022 -
McVeigh, J. (2021) 'Anabolic steroids and associated drugs - should we be concerned?.' In An Honest Conversation on Steroids. 1/12/2021 -
McVeigh, J. (2021) 'Human Enhancement Drugs - Foundations and Future.' In Constellations - Harm Reduction International. Online, 17/11/2021 - 22/11/2021.
McVeigh, J. (2021) 'Anabolic Androgenic Steroids and the Challenges for Harm Reduction.' In Constellations. Online, 17/11/2021 - 22/11/2021.
McVeigh, J. (2021) 'The United Kingdom response to the use of anabolic androgenic steroid use for muscular enhancement.' In Society for the Study of Addiction Annual Conference. Online,
McVeigh, J., Salinas-Edwards, M., Ralphs, R. (2020) 'A sentinel population: the public health benefits of monitoring enhanced body builders.' In 7th International conference on novel psychoactive substances. Online, 18/11/2020 - 19/11/2020.
McVeigh, J. (2020) 'The public health implications of anabolic androgenic steroid use.' In The public health implications of anabolic androgenic steroid use. Online, 10/11/2020 -
McVeigh, J. (2020) 'Enhanced bodybuilders – a sentinel population.' In Human Enhancement Drugs Network (HEDN) Conference. Online, 11/2/2020 -
McVeigh, J. (2020) 'Image and performance enhancing drugs - should we be concerned?.' In Royal College of General Practitioners: substance use management in primary care.
McVeigh, J. (2019) 'A pragmatic approach to the use of anabolic steroids.' In Delts International conference.
McVeigh, J. (2019) 'The case of NADOs primary responsibility in anti-doping in recreational sport.' In 3rd Annual Forum for anti-doping in recreational sport.
McVeigh, J. (2019) 'Harm reduction and anabolic androgenic steroid use..' In International conference: Fitness doping and public health.
McVeigh, J. (2019) 'Pumping Irony.' In Drugs North West Inaugural Conference..
McVeigh, J. (2019) 'Sex, Vials & Measuring Tapes..' In British Dietitians Association Annual Conference.
McVeigh, J. (2019) 'The public health implications of anabolic steroid use in the United Kingdom.' In A shot in the Dark: Steroids, IPEDs - the Hidden Harm Conference.
McVeigh, J. (2019) 'Public health heroes, villains and others.' In City Health International. 22/3/2019 -
McVeigh, J. (2018) 'Anabolic androgenic steroids & HIV: prevalence, risks & implications..' In Fourth Joint Conference of BHIVA with BASHH.
McVeigh, J. (2018) 'The range of IPEDs, user populations and motivations for use.' In Scottish Drugs Forum – Image and Performance Enhancing Drugs Conference.
Alwan, N., Davies, I., Moss, S., McVeigh, J., Enright, K. (2017) 'Novel insights into methods practiced among female physique athletes to acquire optimal body compositions..' In International Sport & Exercise Nutrition Conference, 19-21st December.. Newcastle, UK, 19/12/2017 - 21/12/2017.
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Presentations
McVeigh, J. (2022) Pumping irony: the public health implications of anabolic steroid use. [Presentation] 29/3/2022.
McVeigh, J. (2021) Image and performance enhancing drug use in the UK. [Presentation] Online,17/11/2021.
McVeigh, J. (2019) Anabolic androgenic steroids: emerging issues.. [Presentation] 25/6/2019.
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Other
Germain, J.S. (2020) One Size Does Not Fit All: A Qualitative Study Exploring Unlicensed Weight Loss Drug Use In Women.
Russell, S.J. (2020) Applying evolutionary principles to the obesity problem and other issues in public health.
McVeigh, J. (2019) Public health impact and implications of the use of anabolic androgenic steroids (AAS) and associated drugs amongst the male general population..
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