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357 homeless people have died in Dublin over the last five years, including 70 so far this year. Less than 50 passed away in 2019, increasing to 76 in 2020 and rising significantly to 115 last year. The figures from the Dublin Region Homeless Executive show there were 12 deaths in January, March and JulyContinue reading “HOMELESS DEATHS IN DUBLIN ON THE RISE”

Type of drug: depressant/dissociative/inhalant Also known as: Laughing Gas, Whippets (cartridges of nitrous oxide), Whippit, Chargers, Bulbs, NoS, N2O, balloons Nitrous Oxide is a gas that has a number of industrial uses and is used clinically as an anaesthetic gas for pain-relieving properties when mixed with air. It is a colourless gas that some sayContinue reading “NITROUS OXIDE-LAUGHING GAS”

Workshop: Multi-Story – Creative Engagement for Housing Change Just a reminder that the Multi-Story workshop is taking place tomorrow at 10am in the F2 Centre, 3 Reuben Plaza, Rialto. The workshop will look at the needs and challenges of the individual, communities, and those in addiction in relation to housing If you would like furtherContinue reading “Canal Communities Drug & Alcohol Awareness November 2022“

https://www.drugs.ie/ Synthetic cannabinoids are a growing family of man-made chemicals that mimic the effects of THC, the main psychoactive constituent in cannabis. Like THC, they bind to the same receptors in the body. These products do not contain cannabis but are intended to produce similar, more potent effects. However, they should not be confused with cannabis.Continue reading “Synthetic Cannabinoids…”

Dublin charity says Government drugs policy not prepared for arrival of deadly synthetic opiate… Kitty Holland… Oct 20 2022 Fentanyl could be the next wave of the drugs crisis and Government drugs policy is ill-prepared for it, an expert on drug treatment has warned. Passerose Mantoy, chief executive of the Chrysalis community drug project inContinue reading “”Fentanyl could be next wave of drugs crisis in Ireland, expert warns””

 by Laoise Neylon New ”rapid build” social housing still being built on Bonham Street, overlooking Bridgefoot Park. (Photo by Naoise Naylon) On Bonham Street in the Liberties, a new eight-storey brown brick building with a zig-zag roofline overlooks Bridgefoot Street Park. But while the building looks almost finished from the front and boasts shiny new windows,Continue reading ““Rapid-Build” Social Homes Due for Completion in 2021 Delayed Until 2023””

“Are you or someone you know struggling to keep your alcohol consumption at a safe level?, Do you know what a safe level is?, Are you using alcohol to cope with your emotions and thoughts?, Would you like some non -judgemental information and advice on alcohol ?Are you sober curious?, would you like to quit alcohol orContinue reading “Alcohol Awareness…”