MAY 2024 NEWS & EVENTS In this month’s May newsletter, we’ve managed to mention muffins, movies, meetings and mindfulness. Just not all together! We start with our main upcoming event, a ‘townhall public meeting’ prior to the local elections. We will also share some recent updates of news, events and activities in St. Andrew’s as well asContinue reading “St Andrews Community Centre”
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HSE Emerging Drug Trend Advisory Notification…
This advisory notice has been issued by the HSE National Clinical Lead for Addiction Services to notify service providers of the on-going risk of counterfeit benzodiazepines containing new psychoactive substances (NPS).NPS or new types of benzodiazepines appearing on the market are of particular concern due to the high potency of these substances even at lowContinue reading “HSE Emerging Drug Trend Advisory Notification…”
NATIONAL DRUGS STRATEGY… STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN 2023-2024.
The strategic action plan 2023-2024 marks a significant milestone in the further implementation of the National Drugs Strategy. The plan is based on the six strategic priorities identified following the mid-term review of the strategy in 2021:1. Strengthen the prevention of drug and alcohol use and the associated harms among children and young people;2. Enhance access to and deliveryContinue reading “NATIONAL DRUGS STRATEGY… STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN 2023-2024.”
EASTER BREAK 2024…
THE RIALTO COMMUNITY DRUG TEAM CLOSES THIS GOOD FRIDAY MARCH 29th & RE-OPENS ON TUESDAY APRIL 2nd AT 9.30am USEFUL NUMBERS TO HAVE…
”Council says it’s done waiting for developer to build a Dublin 8 sports pitch and has a new plan to get it done”
(St Teresa’s Garden:Credit Michael Lanigan) Dublin Inquirer Dublin City Council is looking at working with the Land Development Agency (LDA) to develop a “municipal pitch” and changing rooms at St Teresa’s Gardens in Dublin 8, council officials have confirmed. “Once planning is granted DCC will jointly develop the pitch and changing rooms with the LDA,”Continue reading “”Council says it’s done waiting for developer to build a Dublin 8 sports pitch and has a new plan to get it done””
MALE ADVICE LINE…
RIALTO COMMUNITY DRUG TEAM ARE 30 YEARS OLD…
Brief History of RCDT as told by people involved.docx Strategic Plan RCDT 2023-2027 (20.pdf Rialto Community Drug Team staff and management would very much like to thank everyone who joined us for the 30th celebration and launch of our strategic plan on Thursday 15/2/2024. The evening lived up to our hopes of a night ofContinue reading “RIALTO COMMUNITY DRUG TEAM ARE 30 YEARS OLD…”
Naloxone…
Naloxone (pronounced na-LOX-own) is a prescription medication used to temporarily reverse the effects of opioid drugs for example heroin, morphine, codeine, methadone and fentanyl. (HSE NATIONAL SOCIAL INCLUSION OFFICE) If someone experiences an overdose; There are two types of naloxone available in Ireland Intramuscular Naloxone (brand name Prenoxad™)
”The Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs Use, which met from April to October 2023, has published its final report, with 36 recommendations for a new Irish model to reduce the harm caused by illicit drugs use”.
The report sets out the totality of the work of the 100-member Assembly over six months, representing the most comprehensive and widespread discussion on drugs policy in the history of the State, which included 130 speakers and panellists, 250 hours of deliberations, and 800 public submissions. The report and recommendations propose significant changes to existingContinue reading “”The Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs Use, which met from April to October 2023, has published its final report, with 36 recommendations for a new Irish model to reduce the harm caused by illicit drugs use”.”
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