@local_task Profile picture

Ballyfermot Local Drug & Alcohol Task Force

@local_task

Supporting Addiction Recovery and other community services in Ballyfermot

Similar User
Coolmine photo

@CoolmineTC

Catherine Comiskey photo

@ComiskeyCath

Drugs Library photo

@HRBdrugslibrary

Jim Walsh photo

@JimWalsh47

Chrysalis Community Drug Project photo

@CdpChrysalis

Dr Anne Marie Carew photo

@CarewAM

MI Ireland photo

@MIIreland1

TallaghtDrugAndAlcoholTaskforce photo

@TallaghtT

JADD Project photo

@JADDprojectCLG

RecoveryAcademyIre photo

@IreRecoveryAcad

@drugsalcoholire photo

@drugsalcoholire

Citywide photo

@drugscrisis

Pauline McKeown photo

@PaulineMcKeown3

Ballymun LDATF photo

@BallymunLDATF

Professor Jo-Hanna Ivers photo

@Prof_Jo_Ivers

Ballyfermot Local Drug & Alcohol Task Force Reposted

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 👇🏽

We have on-going concern for N-Pyrrolidino protonitazene being sold on the Dublin and Cork markets to those who use heroin. There is a high risk for people who use heroin at this time. These substances may appear sporadically and unexpectedly. drugs.ie/synthetic_opio…

Tweet Image 1


Ballyfermot Local Drug & Alcohol Task Force Reposted

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

Tweet Image 1

Ballyfermot Local Drug & Alcohol Task Force Reposted

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

Tweet Image 1

Ballyfermot Local Drug & Alcohol Task Force Reposted

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


Ballyfermot Local Drug & Alcohol Task Force Reposted

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…

Do you go out in Dublin? Help with new research taking place across Portugal, Italy, Luxembourg, Spain and Ireland to capture the views and experiences of 18-24 year olds to inform a new training and an awareness campaign #CrissCross Find out more at Drugs.ie/crisscross_res…

Tweet Image 1


Ballyfermot Local Drug & Alcohol Task Force Reposted

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


Ballyfermot Local Drug & Alcohol Task Force Reposted

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…

Tweet Image 1

Ballyfermot Local Drug & Alcohol Task Force Reposted

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

Tweet Image 1

Ballyfermot Local Drug & Alcohol Task Force Reposted

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…


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.

Tweet Image 1

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.

Tweet Image 1

Ballyfermot Local Drug & Alcohol Task Force Reposted

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

Tweet Image 1

Ballyfermot Local Drug & Alcohol Task Force Annual Report 2021 available for download ballyfermotldatf.ie

Tweet Image 1

Are you a parent concerned about 'laughing gas' use in your area? Download this HSE factsheet with information about laughing gas and tips to help you talk to your child about the topic: drugs.ie/images/uploads…

Tweet Image 1

Ballyfermot Local Drug & Alcohol Task Force Reposted

Our #StressControlIrl online programme begins again today over on stresscontrol.ie where we also have free resources and downloads all to help with #anxiety and #stress management. #HealthyIreland #MentalWellbeing #MentalHealthMatters

Tweet Image 1

Loading...

Something went wrong.


Something went wrong.