Ballyfermot Local Drug & Alcohol Task Force

The journey of parenting isn't always smooth sailing, especially when you are grieving. It's crucial to recognize that you don't have to face this by yourself. Your community is equipped with a wide range of support networks that are ready to lend a helping hand.

Parenting can be challenging at times, particularly when you are juggling multiple responsibilities. It's important to remember that you are not alone. There are resources and supports available within your community. Don't hesitate to reach out if you find yourself in need.

Navigating the world of parenting can present its fair share of difficulties. Rest assured that you are not alone in this journey. There are supports and resources in the community to help you overcome any challenges that may arise.

Parenting can be a challenging journey, but you don't have to face it alone. There are a range of resources and supports to assist you along the way. Don't hesitate to reach out if you find yourself in need of guidance or assistance.

Parenting can sometimes be hard, there are lots of supports in the community, reach out if you need support.

We are sharing the visual differences between heroin currently being sold on the market compared with N-Pyrrolidino protonitazene which is being sold as ‘new heroin’ or stronger heroin 👇🏽

The next 'Parents Matter' webinar will be in partnership with the South East Addiction Services to help provide information and support to local parents. Date: 23rd November Time: 7:00pm Find out more and register at drugs.ie/parents

Look after yourself and care for others if you use drugs. Know the signs of an emergency and don't be afraid to get help if you or a friend becomes physically or mentally unwell after using drugs. Find out more about emergencies at drugs.ie/KnowingtheSigns #MedicsAreYourMates

Vaping has become part of society yet we know little about the impact it is having on health & wellbeing. Today we are announcing funding for a project on vaping to help understand the impact. We cannot ignore it & turn a blind eye to health impacts for our people

We're currently looking for young people aged between 18 -24 years old who socialise in Dublin nightlife to help with focus groups. The main aim will be to discuss intersectional issues relating to gender, safety, violence and substance use. 👉 drugs.ie/crisscross_res…

Why are Drugs so Hard to Quit? Good 4 minute video from @NIDAnews explaining effects of drug use on the brain Discusses how these impacts can make it hard to stop drug use, even when we know it is causing harms youtu.be/YefKGTu_Xf8?si… via @YouTube

No drug causing more addiction than cannabis in Europe now (~1.7-4 million with CUD), but @EMCDDA posit that ~97,000 people (~2-6%) seems confused that so many seek treatment Really! Our target should be ~10% accessing treatment per annum 1/3 emcdda.europa.eu/publications/e…

New factsheet by @amcdoyle Regional alcohol-related harm - County level factsheet drugsandalcohol.ie/39285/

Link to @drivetimerte report highlighting need to increase funding for Local Drugs & Alcohol Task Forces and frontline community drug services rte.ie/radio/radio1/c…

Ballyfermot Local Drug and Alcohol Task Force ballyfermotldatf.ie

Please see makethechange.ie for supports relating to alcohol use reduction, including a list of services and resource manual. Please be advised that there are risks associated with ceasing alcohol consumption suddenly. Please click the link above for more information.

People living, working or with an interest in Ballyfermot are very welcome to attend the launch of our Strategic Plan 2022 - 2025 on Friday 2nd December between 11am and 1pm. Guest speakers are Cllr Vincent Jackson - Chair of Ballyfermot LDATF - and the report author Mary Mooney.

Launch happening now! Resources for community alcohol detox . Well done to all involved #makethechange#alcohol @SenLynnRuane @drugsdotie @local_task @D12ldatf @canalsldatf @FrankFeighan @frances_black @HSE_SI @AlcoholIreland

#makethechange #alcohol