Clondalkin Drugs Task Force Resources:
Are you looking for information about drugs, addiction or related issues, if so the Clondalkin Drug task Force can be of use to you.

The task force have a range of information available to the community as a resource. The task force can provide reading material, practical resources, and research papers in relation to drugs, drug addiction and related issues. The task force provide various leaflets on drugs types, information on services available in the area and national strategies relating to drugs.

This resource is situated in the Clondalkin Drug Task Force office. To access this facility you will need to phone to arrange a time to visit. Our number is (01) 457 9445. Our office hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5am. We look forward to seeing you.

• A Study to Develop a Model for a Community Detoxification Team using Lofexidine
• Experiences of Drug users in Clondalkin
• Local Services
• Providing Primary Health Care to Drug Users in Clondalkin
• Vital Connections
• The Experience of Drug Users In Clondalkin - an Exploratory Study
• CLDTF Strategic Plan

• Community Services Mapping

• National Drug Strategy 2009-2016

Mission Statement
To bring together a range of representatives to design and implement an integrated, holistic strategy which seeks to address the context and consequensces of problem drug use in the area.

The key objectives of the Clondalkin Local Drugs Task Force are:

• The Task Force places community participation at its centre and seeks to harness and build on the commitment and voluntary organisations to work together to achieve this end.
• To support and enhance the community to create a climate which would reduce the demand for drugs by brining together community, voluntary and statutory organizations in a collaborative way.
• To provide a range of treatment options to enhance the opportunities for drug users to become drug free and to minimize the level of drug use and its effect on the community.