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3rd December 2009
The Fathers House
Welcome to the lastest drugs.ie Podcast. This podcast features a recording of the recent RTE radio 1 documentary “The Fathers House”. The documentary was produced by Susan Dennehy and is a tale of heroin, hurt and friendship - of how four dads, John, Jimmy, Paul and Mousey, found a way to live with their child's addiction.
3rd December 2009
8 Years On
Welcome to the lastest drugs.ie Podcast. This podcast features a recording of the recent RTE radio 1 documentary '8 Years On'. The documentary was produced by Susan Dennehy and is a tale of heroin, hurt and friendship - of how four dads, John, Jimmy, Paul and Mousey, found a way to live with their child's addiction.
18th August 2009
Soul Wings
This episode features the RTE Radio 1 documentary "Soul Wings". A story of recovery from alcoholism ... For full show notes see: http://www.rte.ie/radio1/doconone/soulwings.html
24th April 2009
Belong To Drug Use Among LGBT Young People In Ireland
Interview with Gillian Brien from BeLonG To Youth Project (Ireland’s only designated Lesbian,Gay,Bisexual,Transgender youth service) . Gillian discuses recent research focusing on drug taking and routes into drug use amongst the LGBT community here in Ireland.
20th November 2008
CAD Anniversary Podcast
Podcast recorded at the recent Community Awareness of Drugs 25th Anniversary training day in All Hallows College October 2008. Presentation 1 from Johnny Connolly (Health Research Board)- Crack Cocaine in the Dublin region: an evidence base for a crack cocaine strategy. Presentation 2 from Dr. Des Corrigan - Herbal Highs: a new challenge for family drug prevention.
20th October 2008
South Western Regional Drugs Task Force Dial To Stop Drug Dealing Campaign
Recorded at the launch of the County Kildare "Dial To Stop Drug Dealing" campaign. The campaign is run by the South Western Regional Drugs Task Force campaign in Kildare Countly Council Office on Friday 17th of October 2008. For further information see www.dialtostop.ie
16th October 2008
African Communities Drugs Awareness Leaflets Launch
This podcast was recorded at the launch of the African Communities Health Promotion Drug Awareness Leaflets, Killarney Court Community Hall, Dublin. For full details of the campaign see: www.nicdtf.ie and www.drugs.ie/news/736/
15th October 2008
Dont Lose The Head
This latest podcast was recorded at the launch of the "Don't Lose The Head" booklet in the Mansion House in Dublin 10/10/2008. "Don’t Lose the Head" is a drug and alcohol support guide for parents and guardians. The booklet was produced by crosscares Drug and alcohol programme and teen counselling service.
30th September 2008
BSmart Launch Ronanstown Youth Service Dublin
A live recording at the launch of the recent launch of the BSmart Programme in Ronanstown Youth Center, Dublin. BSmart is a multi agency response to alcohol related harm in the Clondalkin area of Dublin.
19th June 2008
Ana Liffey Project - Interview with Director Tony Duffin
This episode features an interview with Tony Duffin, Director of the Dublin based Ana Liffey Drug project. Amongst other issues, Tony talks about the Ana Liffey services, harm reduction & partnership approaches, the national drugs strategy, and health respect & dignity. Comprehensive information on the Ana Liffey drug project can be found at www.aldp.ie
3rd April 2008
Merchants Quay - Safe Injecting Guide and Harm Reduction Seminar
This episode was recorded earlier today at a seminar focussing on reducing the harm associated with injecting drug use and promoting positive health responses & The launch of the Merchant Quay Irelands ‘Safer Injecting Guide’ By Minister of State,with special responsibility for the National Drug Strategy and Community Affairs, Pat Carey. The podcast features the three speakers at the event, Lynda Harran of Merchants Quay Ireland. Ruaidhri McAuliffe, UICSE. Neil Hunt, Founding Director - UK Harm Reduction Alliance. Total running time: 78mins Download Size: 36MB
14th March 2008
Court Appointed Drug Education Research Report
This episode focuses on recent research findings into the effectiveness of court appointed drug education in Ireland. The podcast features an interview with Marie Scally of the Drug & Alcohol Programme. The episode also includes a live recording at the launch of the report featuring retired justice Jillian Hussey. Total running time: 48mins Download Size: 22MB
26th February 2008
Addicted to Treatment
This episode features two talks, both focus on the subject of methadone treatment. The talks were recorded at the “Addicted to Treatment”policy seminar in the Carlton Hotel, Dublin on Wednesday 13th of February 2008. Speakers: Dr. Shane Butler, Trinity College, Dublin and Dr. Paul Quigley, HSE Addiction services. Total running time: 48mins Download Size: 22MB
12th February 2008
First Podcast - Launch & Parental Advice
1. Interview with drugs.ie co-ordinator Michael McDonagh. 2. Live Recording from the Mansion House Dublin at the launch of the National Drugs Awareness Campaign. 3. Parental advice from Chris Murphy in relation to kids and substance issues. Total running time: 66mins Download Size: 32MB
