By Professor Michael Proinsias Farrell

Books

Darke S; Lappin J; Farrell M, 2021, The pocket guide to drugs and health, Silverback, London

Darke S; Lappin J; Farrell M, 2019, The Clinician's Guide to Illicit Drugs and Health, Silverback Publishing, Great Britain, https://www.silverbackpublishing.org/products/the-clinicians-guide-to-illicit-drugs-and-health

Teesson M; Hall W; Proudfoot H; Degenhardt LJ, 2012, Addictions, Psychology Press Ltd, East Essex, UK, http://www.psypress.com/addictions-9780415583008

, 2007, Clinical Handbook of Co-existing Mental Health and Drug and Alcohol Problems, Taylor & Francis, http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9780203028513

Farrell MP, 2006, Sibling effects on divorce: common family background, common genetic heritage, or continuing interaction among adult siblings, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S1475-9144(06)05011-9

Teesson M; Degenhardt LJ; Hall WD, 2002, Addictions, Psychology Press, Sussex, UK

Book Chapters

Farrell M; Sevarino KA, 2024, 'Disorders due to Substance Use: Stimulants', in Tasmans Psychiatry Fifth Edition, pp. 2843 - 2932, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-51366-5_26

Sevarino KA; Farrell M, 2023, 'Disorders Due to Substance Use: Stimulants', in Tasman’s Psychiatry, Springer Nature, pp. 1 - 90, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-42825-9_26-1

Farrell M; Larance B; Breen C, 2020, 'Opioids', in Geddes JR; Andreasen NC; Goodwin GM (ed.), New Oxford Textbook of Psychiatry, Oxford University Press (OUP), pp. 507 - 518, http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/med/9780198713005.003.0051

Wodak A, 2016, 'Aids and drug use: 'to shun the heaven that leads man to this Hell'', in International Handbook of Addiction Behaviour, pp. 126 - 133, http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781315542355

Farrell M, 2016, 'Physical complications of drug abuse', in International Handbook of Addiction Behaviour, pp. 120 - 125, http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781315542355

Glass IB; Farrell M; Hajek P, 2016, 'Tell me about the client: History-taking and formulating the case', in International Handbook of Addiction Behaviour, pp. 191 - 203, http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781315542355

Withall AL; Draper B; Johnco C, 2015, 'There's a tear in my beer: issues for the older patient with alcohol and substance abuse', in Haber P; Day C; Farrell M (ed.), Addiction Medicine: Principles and Practice, IP Communications, Melbourne, pp. 398 - 406

Berends L, 2014, 'Pathways of care', in Haber P; Day C; Farrell M (ed.), A short textbook of addiction medicine

Farrell M; Singleton N; Strang J, 2013, 'Drugs and prisons: A high risk and high burden environment', in Drug Use in Prisons, pp. 203 - 214, http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9781315079998-17

Darker CD; Sweeney BP; Barry JM; Farrell MF, 2012, 'Psychosocial interventions for benzodiazepine harmful use, abuse or dependence', in Darker CD (ed.), Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Wiley, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/14651858.cd009652

Wodak AD; Ryan J; Griffiths P; van Beek I; Barratt M; Lenton S; Dolan K; Rodas AA; Noller G; Farrell M, 2012, 'Policy and practice in harm reduction in Australasia', in Pates R; Riley D (ed.), Harm Reduction in Substance Use and High-Risk Behaviour, Wiley-Blackwell, Chichester, UK, pp. 405 - 424, http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-1118343352.html

Mayet S; Farrell M; Mani SG, 2010, 'Opioid agonist maintenance for opioid dependent patients in prison', in Mayet S (ed.), Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Wiley, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/14651858.cd008221

Hall W; Farrell M, 2008, 'Drug use and drug dependence', in Essential Psychiatry Fourth Edition, pp. 230 - 249, http://dx.doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511544125.012

Knapp WP; Soares B; Farrell M; de Lima MS, 2007, 'Psychosocial interventions for cocaine and psychostimulant amphetamines related disorders', in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Wiley, pp. cd003023, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/14651858.cd003023.pub2

Flannery W; Farrell M, 2005, 'Forensic psychiatry and forensic psychology', in Encyclopedia of Forensic and Legal Medicine, pp. 405 - 416, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B0-12-369399-3/00167-1

Farrell M; Raistrick D, 2004, 'The coming of age of oral methadone maintenance treatment in the UK in the 1990s', in Heroin Addiction and the British System, pp. 104 - 118, http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9780203643358

Strang J; Ruben S; Farrell M; Witton J; Keaney F; Gossop M, 2004, 'The history of prescribing heroin and other injectable drugs as addiction treatment in the UK', in Heroin Addiction and the British System, pp. 1 - 16, http://dx.doi.org/10.4324/9780203643358

Mayet S; Farrell M; Ferri MM; Davoli M; Amato LLA, 2003, 'Psychosocial treatment for opiate abuse and dependence', in The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Wiley, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/14651858.cd004330

Gowing LR; Farrell M; Ali RBR; Bornemann R; Ali RL, 2003, 'Substitution treatment of injecting opioid users for preventing transmission of HIV infection', in Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Wiley, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/14651858.cd004145

Farrell M; Hall W, 2003, 'Methadone and opioid-related deaths', in Methadone Matters, Taylor & Francis, pp. 155 - 165, http://dx.doi.org/10.1201/b14312-19

de Oliveira Soares BG; Lima MS; Farrell M; De Lima MMS, 2001, 'Psychosocial treatments for psychostimulants dependence', in Soares BGDO (ed.), Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Wiley, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/14651858.cd003023

Silva de Lima M; Soares B; Farrell M, 2001, 'Psychosocial interventions for alcohol use disorders', in Silva de Lima M (ed.), The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Wiley, http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/14651858.cd003027

Strang J; Farrell M; Unnithan S, 1993, 'Treatment of Cocaine Abuse: Exploring the Condition and Selecting the Response', in Cocaine and Crack, Springer Nature, pp. 146 - 172, http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-349-22773-0_8

Journal articles

Varghese C; Peters L; Gaborit L; Xu W; Kalyanasundaram K; Basam A; Park M; Wells C; McLean KA; Schamberg G; O’Grady G; Wright D; Martin J; Harrison E; Pockney P; Reinke C; Kaiser N; Werenski H; Nimeri A; Benham E; Yue T; Knowlton L; Fariyike B; Narayan A; Titan A; Painter M; Craig-Lucas A; Farrell M; Kus ZC; Akbuz SO; Mutlu M; Hokelekli F; Tuzuner F; Durmus E; Cetınkaya ZS; Yilmaz H; Yavuz D; Korkmaz DS; Kazbek BK; Koksoy UC; Şenödeyici E; Aydoğdu EO; Ajredini M; Omur M; Yavuz I; Cakcak IE; Akdere H; Kaya E; Bayram C; Durdu B; Dindar A; Certel AT; Ulkucu A; Sarı AC; Uyanık MS; Candan M; Kara ME; Çolak E; Polat S; Kayilioglu I; Kocyigit GZ; Tabak EZ; Fergar C; Akkaya EN; Baltacı ZH; Uğurlu MÜ; Saraçoğlu A; Aral C; Uprak TK; Kayabaş İ; Elieyioğlu G; Camkıran E; Taşcı ME; Şen E; Korkmaz E; Gemici A; Düzyol Z; Ozbilen M; Gecici ME; Kale A; Selim K; Ulusahin M; Kodalak TA; Kıralı N; Yuzgec AN; Reis ME; Cepe H; Yıldız B; Baysallar D; Guner A; Pehlivan D; Akın B; Gündoğdu A; Tepe MD; Kara Y; Bozkurt MA; Telci H; Sibic O; Ozdemir Z; Uludag SS, 2026, 'Author Correction: Predicting opioid consumption after surgical discharge: a multinational derivation and validation study using a foundation model (npj Digital Medicine, (2025), 8, 1, (547), 10.1038/s41746-025-01798-6)', Npj Digital Medicine, 9, http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41746-026-02749-5

Patel K; Watkins C; Benedetto V; Blow A; Bowen A; Cant R; Clegg A; Daniels L; Eccles S; Edwards J; Emsley R; Farrell M; Gabbay M; Hackett M; Jones S; Lamph G; Lowe D; Prescott G; Sutton C; Thomas S; Tishkovskaya S; Lightbody CE, 2026, 'The effectiveness of a motivational interviewing-based intervention for reducing depressive symptoms after stroke compared to an attention control and usual care: study protocol for a multi-centre randomised controlled trial (COMMITS)', Trials, 27, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13063-026-09429-5

Bharat C; Huang X; Campbell G; Tisdale C; Glasgow S; Nielsen S; Pollock Z; Santo T; Kale S; Farrell M; Degenhardt L, 2026, 'Cannabis and cannabinoids for the treatment of mental and substance use disorders and symptoms: A systematic review and meta-analysis of experimental and observational studies', Psychiatry Research, 365, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.psychres.2026.117380

Roberts E; Sanderson E; Santo T; Hickman M; Farrell M; Degenhardt L, 2026, 'Factors associated with the percentage of individuals who initiate and discontinue naltrexone as a relapse prevention pharmacotherapy in opioid use disorder: A systematic review, meta-analysis and meta-regression', Addiction, 121, pp. 2620 - 2632, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/add.70502

Darke S; Duflou J; Chrzanowska A; Farrell M; Lappin J; Peacock A, 2026, 'Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA)-related fatal poisoning in Australia, 2016 to 2025: Trends, characteristics and toxicology', ADDICTION, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/add.70613

Lappin JM; Darke S; Farrell M, 2026, 'Holistic approach to substance-induced psychosis', Addiction, 121, pp. 2284 - 2285, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/add.70402

McKetin R; Robijn AL; Clay S; Arunogiri S; Colledge-Frisby S; Marshall AD; Degenhardt L; Sutherland R; Nguyen L; Christmass M; Wilkinson Z; Membrey D; McCartney P; Nagle J; Degan T; Farrell M; Ginley M, 2026, 'Preferences for Smartphone Versus In-Person Delivery of Contingency Management: A Web-Based Survey of Australians Who Use Methamphetamine', Drug and Alcohol Review, 45, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/dar.70219

Degenhardt L; Farrell M; Doyle M; Stone J; Bharat C; Hickman M; Martinello M; Weatherburn D; Dean K; Coyte J; Macdonald C; Harrod ME; Grant L; Larman G; Vickerman P; McGrath C; Thompson P; Churchill A; Dore G; Santo T, 2026, 'Health, Social and Recidivism Outcomes Among People Who Have Been Incarcerated in New South Wales, Australia: Study Protocol and Cohort Profile for the Prison Outcomes STudy (POST)', Drug and Alcohol Review, 45, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/dar.70161

Peddle M; Greene A; Trojanowski J; Shih AW; Chang E; Nahirniak S; Pearson D; Prokopchuk-Gauk O; Martin D; Musuka C; Seidl C; Lin Y; MacDonald S; Richards L; Farrell M; Miller D; McGowan M; Nolan B, 2026, 'Alternative models of consent in out-of-hospital transfusion trials: a CAN-PATT position statement supporting exception from prospective consent with opt-out notification', Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine, 34, pp. 101, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13049-026-01635-z

Peddle M; Greene A; Trojanowski J; Shih AW; Chang E; Nahirniak S; Pearson D; Prokopchuk-Gauk O; Martin D; Froh J; Musuka C; Seidl C; Lin Y; MacDonald S; Richards L; Farrell M; Miller D; Mack J; Da Luz L; Drennan IR; Singh K; Shingala D; Nolan B, 2026, 'Best practices on blood and blood products for a prehospital hemorrhage protocol: consensus from the 2025 Canadian prehospital transfusion summit', Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine, 34, pp. 100, http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s13049-026-01630-4

McKetin R; Shoptaw S; Saunders L; Nguyen L; Clare PJ; Dore GJ; Turner A; Dean OM; Kelly PJ; Arunogiri S; Koeijers J; Degan TJ; Degenhardt L; Farrell M; Goodman-Meza D; Sinclair B; Reid D; Cordaro F; Hill H; Lundin R; Hayllar J; Christmass M; Liaw W; Liu D; Woods A; Brewerton B; Holyoak E; Wu BTF; Maher H; O'Dea N; Keygan J; Kontogiannis A; Palmer L; Morrison C; Wrobel A; Hyland B; Kiden G; Romeo V; Kyaw KWY; Byrne M; Colledge-Frisby S; Zahra E; Berk M, 2026, 'Mirtazapine for Methamphetamine Use Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial', JAMA Psychiatry, 83, pp. 581 - 589, http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2026.0159

Horstman LI; Koller D; Cabana-Domínguez J; Llonga N; Icick R; Vorspan F; Grau-López L; van den Brink W; Fóthi Á; Barta C; Ramos-Quiroga JA; Kaye S; Farrell M; Allsop S; Brynte C; Franck J; van Emmerik-van Oortmerssen K; Demetrovics Z; Kapitány-Fövény M; Matthys FIA; Dom G; Ribases M; Schellekens A, 2026, 'Polygenic risk scores reveal genetic underpinnings of comorbidity betweensubstance use disorders and ADHD', European Neuropsychopharmacology, 107, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.euroneuro.2026.112799

Darke S; Duflou J; Farrell M; Lappin J; Peacock A, 2026, 'The toxicology and characteristics of fatal new psychoactive stimulant and hallucinogen-related poisonings in Australia, 2000–2025', Drug and Alcohol Dependence Reports, 19, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.dadr.2026.100434

Aiono-Conradi L; Jameson JM; Fischer AJ; Farrell M; Eichelberger C; Coleman OF, 2026, 'The Effects of the Good Behavior Game on Students With Extensive Support Needs in Inclusive Elementary Classrooms', Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/10983007261435208

Darke S; Duflou J; Farrell M; Lappin J; Peacock A, 2026, 'Changing characteristics in the 2020s of fatal ‘novel’ benzodiazepine toxicity cases in Australia', Drug and Alcohol Dependence, 282, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2026.113085

Santo T; Hickman M; Altice FL; Grebely J; Taylor S; Lynch M; Kamenjaš A; Marsden J; Tran LT; Webb P; Price O; Macdonald C; Montanari L; Royuela L; Busse A; Stone J; da Costa FA; Berk J; Daniels C; Cunningham E; Vickerman P; Hajarizadeh B; Sabin K; Verster A; Farrell M; Degenhardt L, 2026, 'Global coverage of interventions for reduction of injecting drug use-related harm, HIV, viral hepatitis and tuberculosis in prisons and other carceral settings: A systematic review', International Journal of Drug Policy, 150, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.drugpo.2025.105069

Degenhardt L; Hickman M; Altice FL; Grebely J; Taylor S; Lynch M; Kamenjaš A; Marsden J; Tran LT; Webb P; Price O; Macdonald C; da Costa FA; Berk J; Busse A; Cunningham E; Daniels C; Hajarizadeh B; Montanari L; Royuela L; Sabin K; Stone J; Verster A; Vickerman P; Farrell M; Santo T, 2026, 'The global epidemiology of injecting drug use, HIV, viral hepatitis and tuberculosis among people who are incarcerated: a multistage systematic review', International Journal of Drug Policy, 150, http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.drugpo.2025.105062

Santo T; Bharat C; Rodgers C; Harrod M; Taylor S; Zahra E; Sutherland R; Peacock A; Grebely J; Hickman M; Farrell M; Degenhardt L, 2026, 'Factors Associated With Opioid Agonist Treatment Engagement and Harm Reduction Service Use: Findings From the New South Wales Opioid Dependence Survey', Drug and Alcohol Review, 45, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/dar.70132

O'Donoghue C; Wilkins B; Beausang A; Cryan J; Farrell M; Garry J; Heeney C; Heffernan J; Howley R; Kernan N; Looby S; Fatima A; Power A; Spillane A; Walsh A; Brett FM, 2026, 'Retrospective neuropathologic analysis of adult spinal tumors in a single neuroscience center 2018 - 2023.', Clinical Neuropathology, 45, pp. 42 - 48, http://dx.doi.org/10.5414/np301722

Darke S; Duflou J; Farrell M; Lappin J; Peacock A, 2026, 'Clinical characteristics of heroin overdose deaths among older adults in Australia, 2000–2025', Addiction, 121, pp. 423 - 428, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/add.70216

Stowe MJ; Conway A; Altice FL; College-Frisby S; Read P; Montebello M; Whitton G; Hayllar J; Daglish M; Cock V; Christmass M; Crawford S; Henderson C; Dore GJ; Gough C; Farrell M; Degenhardt L; Grebely J, 2026, 'Factors Associated With Preferences for Opioid Agonist Therapies Among People Dependent on Opioids', Drug and Alcohol Review, 45, http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/dar.70079

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