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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An overview of the nature and extent of illicit drug use amongst the Traveller Community: an exploratory study |
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Authors: Professor Jane Fountain |
| Published: October 2006 | |
| Pages: 111 | |
| File Size: 696 MB | |
| Format: PDF | |
| Documentary by the NACD: Traveller Study | |
Executive Summary |
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This report presents the findings of an exploratory study aimed at assessing the nature and extent of drug use amongst the Traveller community in Ireland. The results are intended to inform the policy debate by providing data on drug use, problematic drug use, patterns of drug use, drug-related risk behaviours, the impact of drug use on the Traveller community and gaps in service provision, thus highlighting the needs of Travellers for drug services planners, commissioners and providers. Contact details for Traveller organisations involved in the Research Advisory Group for this report. Exchange House Galway Traveller Movement Irish Traveller Movement National Traveller Women's Forum 46 North Great Charles Street Dublin 1 Tel 00353 (0)1 8780255 Fax: 00353 (0)1 8742626 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Web: www.paveepoint.ie |
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