Regaining control of drug addiction is not the real challenge - overcoming stigma, exclusion and unmet needs is the real challenge.
This is conceptualised in the 'Steps to Reintegration' model by Julian Buchanan
https://t.co/mJ2YOebvjO
Great news about the Supervised Injection Centre . My hope that this will become a Consumption Room. Many PWUD using crack and smoking Heroin. Plenty of evidence about reducing the transition from smoking to Injecting in Consumption facilities
https://t.co/1ZGmw0nbJG
Recently we all met up; and amongst other discussions, we got to reflect on how the organisation was an early responder to the 1980’s #HIV crisis; and how we continued to #innovate in the following decades on a range of issues impacting on the people we serve…
@AnaLiffey is acknowledged as an early responder to the 1980s HIV/AIDS crisis.
This fascinating docudrama podcast includes excerpts of interviews with our founders:
“Positive in Prison: HIV stories from a Dublin Jail". #SaferFromHarm#WorldAIDSDay2019
https://t.co/gZIB6fi5fu
“Through [the Law Engagement & Assisted Recovery program], and our outreach work, we engage with people on the streets, to help them achieve their goals and reduce any antisocial behaviour they may currently be engaged with.” @tonyduffin via @thejournal_ie
https://t.co/UnQ4I2BKOc
Ian & Damien are 2 of our team who are providing #Naloxone training today to staff of Private Emergency Accommodation (Dublin).
Importantly, throughout the year, we work in partnership to get Naloxone into the hands of people who can intervene in an #overdose situation.
#IOAD2022