'Let's talk about drugs'
The ‘Let’s talk about drugs’ National Media Awards competition encourages public discussion of drug-related issues by inviting secondary school students and aspiring journalists to create a feature about drugs. The age categories are 12–14, 15–17, 18–20 and 21+.
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In brief
by Brigid Pike (compiler)
On 16 November 2012 Dealing with the stigma of drugs: a guide for journalists was issued by the UK Drug Policy Commission and the Society of Editors. Rather than telling editors and journalists what to think or say or write, this guide sets out to explain the problem and to help journalists report accurately and objectively so that stigma born of ignorance can be replaced with proper understanding and support for drug users. www.ukdpc.org.uk or www.societyofeditors.org
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From Drugnet Europe
by Joan Moore (compiler)
Drug policy profile — Ireland
Cited from Drugnet Europe, No. 81, January–March 2013
Measuring daily cannabis use
Cited from article by Danica Thanki in Drugnet Europe, No. 81, January–March 2013
Multidimensional family-therapy and cannabis use
Article by Marica Ferri in Drugnet Europe, No. 81, January–March 2012
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Fourteenth annual Service of Commemoration and Hope
by Suzi Lyons
On Friday 1 February, the Family Support Network (FSN) held its fourteenth annual Service of Commemoration and Hope, entitled ‘Our Children, Our Family’, in remembrance of loved ones lost to substance misuse and related causes and to publicly support families living with the devastation that substance misuse causes.
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European Drug Prevention Prize: experiences of an Irish juror
by Rachel Walsh
The European Drug Prevention Prize was launched by the Pompidou Group of the Council of Europe in 2004. It is awarded every two years to innovative drug prevention projects led by young people for young people. The objective is to recognise the importance of active youth participation in creating a better and healthier environment for all communities in Europe.
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Recent publications
by Joan Moore (compiler)
Journal articles The following abstracts are cited from recently published journal articles relating to the drugs situation in Ireland.
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Upcoming events
by Joan Moore (compiler)
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