The NACDA was established in response to the drug problem to assist in our continued need to improve our knowledge and understanding of problem drug use.
The goal of the NACDA is to advise the Government on problem drug use in Ireland in relation to prevalence, prevention consequences and treatment based on our analysis and interpretation of research findings.
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A Review of Harm Reduction Approaches in Ireland and Evidence from the International Literature |
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Authors: Dublin City University |
| Published: May 2004 | |
| Pages: 92 | |
| File Size: 591KB | |
| Format: PDF | |
Executive Summary |
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| In 2002, the National Advisory Committee on Drugs (NACD) commissioned a review of the International Literature on Harm Reduction and of services available in Ireland, as part of its response to Action 100 in the National Drug Strategy 2001-2008. Following open tender, Dublin City University was awarded the contract. The research team reviewed the international literature and carried out primary research in health services in Ireland on approaches to harm reduction. This report considers the evidence and the summary here presents the key findings. | |
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