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Latest News for May 2011

Clondalkin Community Drug Awareness Information Day

Bawnogue Enterprise Centre – Board Room Wednesday 25th May 2011

10am – 3.30pm (lunch provided 1-2pm)

This Drug Awareness Day is Free of Charge.

Please contact the Clondalkin Local Drug Task Force to confirm your attendance.

A certificate of attendance will be provided to all participants.

Community Drug Awareness information Day

To provide community awareness about drugs that will enable people to be more knowledgeable and effective in their responses.

The Aim of the day is to bring people from the Clondalkin Community together to increase their knowledge about drugs, their signs, symptoms, effects, possible interventions, supports & the roles of community organisations.

The objective is increase local peoples knowledge of the drugs being used in the community and to give people the knowledge to be able to respond more effectively in their own lives, their families and the communities where drug use may become an issue.

The day will be interactive and delivered in a relaxed group setting structure.

Participants will have the opportunity to explore the dynamics of drugs and their effects.

Participate in group work exploring the drug issues in Clondalkin and possible intervention approaches.

Identify support structures and organisations in the community.

The information day is Free of Charge and is open to all residents in the Community.

A Certificate of Attendance will be provided to all participants by the Clondalkin Drug Task Force.

Tea, Coffee and a light lunch will be provided.

Date: 25th May 2011

Venue: Bawnogue Enterprise Centre Board Room

Time: 10am – 4pm (lunch provided 1-2pm)

If you are interested in attending or have any questions please contact Greg or Tara at 01-4579445 / Email: gregcdtf@eircom.net

Crack Cocaine workshop

January '08

15 workers from locally based drug projects took part in a two day intensive Crack Cocaine workshop, organised by the Clondalkin Drugs Task Force and facilitated by Christopher Robin and Kenneth Jordan of Janus Solutions based in the UK. Christopher and Kenneth have worked in this field for several years and have an excellent understanding of the issues associated with Crack Cocaine. All participants found both days very informative, creative and useful for their daily work.