Today I remember Conor, I especially recall his cheeky grin that would grow into the warmest of smiles, I remember how he would light up when his daughter was around and how he would sing a chirpy song to lift the spirits of those around him. Conor was the first person I worked with that…
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The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) have issued a warning about the danger associated with eating edible products, such as jelly sweets, containing cannabis components. This warning comes following a number of recent incidents whereby edible products containing significant levels of the psychotropic cannabis component tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) were intercepted by An Garda Síochana and…
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Are you 18 and over and have you used drugs in the last 12 months? It would be great if you could take this survey, to improve our understanding of patterns of drug use and the diverse user groups in Ireland. Don’t worry it is anonymous, and it is going to run in over…
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We are delighted to be supporting the ‘Scare to Stay In’ Safer_HALLOWEEN_Activity_Pack_(download pack) which is filled with a range of family fun competitions and activities that are designed to assist families have fun at home this Halloween while also connecting with their community through the use of technology and fun competitions. SAFER Halloween Safer Halloween…
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Version 2, dated 22ndOctober, 2020 The Covid-19 pandemic continues to have a major impact in Ireland and globally. Progress has been made on suppressing the virus due to the huge effort of our citizens. By working together, we have saved lives and limited the impact of the disease. We all must continue to do everything…
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The Department of Health is working with drug and alcohol task forces, sectoral oversight bodies and HSE addiction services to assist support groups and treatment programmes to implement this new guidance and to identify any issues of concern. The guidance should be considered interim, and is subject to ongoing review and updating to reflect public…
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The South Western Regional Drug & Alcohol Task Force (SWRDATF) brings together a wide range of representatives who collectively have developed an integrated holistic strategy, to address substance use and its associated problems in the South West Dublin, West Wicklow and Kildare areas. The Task Force are currently developing its team therefore wish to recruit…
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Have you spotted these lying around and wondered what they are? Known as whippets, these are small gas cannisters that are often used in the catering industry. However as they contain nitrous oxide a trend is developing in their misuse. Our colleagues at Drugs.ie have a special news feature on this issue with general information as…
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The Youth Media Awards is an Initiative between the South Western Regional Drug & Alcohol Task Force, Kildare Now and the Leinster Leader. The Youth Media Awards is a competition which encourages discussion of substance related issues by inviting young people to produce a piece of original content relating to drug, alcohol, and associated issues.…
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Information and supports for people who drink alcohol are particularly important at this time. Recent data from a survey conducted by the CSO found that 22% of adults who drink are consuming more alcohol since the introduction of Covid-19 restrictions, and a smaller percentage of 17% reported a decrease. People were more likely to report…
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