Drugs & Alcohol

Useful Website Addresses:

www.drugs.ie
www.drinkaware.ie

 

Useful Websites targetted at young people:

www.spunout.ie
www.reachout.com

 

Publications:

www.drugs.ie/resources/publications/guides_and_support_booklets

www.healthpromotion.ie/publications

  1. Know the facts about drugs
  2. Legal or illegal Highs – Parent Information
  3. A Quick Question (being aware of  your level of risk from alcohol consumption)
  4. Straight Talk – (Guide for parents on how to deal with teenage alcohol use)
  5. Don’t Lose the Head – Support Booklet for Parents & Guardians (www.drugs.ie/drugs_info/for_parents_carers/dont_lose_the_head/)
  6. Sharing experiences and suggestions around alcohol and substance abuse – A Collaborative Guide for Parents

(www.drugs.ie/resourcesfiles/guides/Sharing_Experiences_Jan_2011.pdf)

 

Useful Contacts:

Garda Confidential Line: 1800 666 111

HSE Drugs Helpline: 1800 459 459 (email support: helpline@hse.ie)

 

Support Services:

Bandon Community Drugs Initiative: (086) 8251215

Macroom Community Drugs Initiative: (086) 3616367

Arbour House, Cork (HSE): (021) 4968933

Matt Talbot Adolescent Services: (021) 4896419