Athlone Drug Awareness was established in 1996 as a result of public concern about the growing drug problem in the Greater Athlone Area. This group consists of members of various Statutory and Community Bodies along with a number of concerned individuals.
The core aim of Athlone Drug Awareness Group is to encourage the involvement of people in the Athlone Area in partnership with the voluntary and statutory services in developing strategies to reduce the demand for drugs.
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09/11/2011Vocal Mania 2011
The Athlone Drug Awareness Group is delighted to have formed a new partnership with Andante Music School to present a new and exciting project called Vocal Mania, whereby 250 transition year students from
read more...07/12/2010
Blue Light Day 8th December
We will be located in town around the Church Street area. So, if you are out doing your Christmas Shopping on Wednesday, keep an eye out for the Blue Lights and come over to us and say hi!!! The aim of this day is to bring a greater awareness of the harmful effects of the use and effects of legal and illegal substances while also highlighting the support services and their role in Athlone area.
read more...19/11/2010
Dial to Stop Drug Dealing Campaign re-launched
Dial to Stop Drug Dealing Campaign re-launched. If you are concerned about drug dealing in your area please ring 1800 220 220. This is a free, safe, anonymous and confidential service. read more...
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Parents & Guardians
“Many adults think that young people use drugs if they
are having problems. This is usually not true. Young
people often use drugs to experiment, have fun, because
they want to or to unwind.”
Excerpt from,
Don’t Lose the Head - Support Booklet for Parents & Guardians from drugs.ie
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From addiction to education, article about a former heroin addict and how he has worked hard to beat his addiction http://bit.ly/8h1cwa Jan 22nd, 2010
drugawarenessInteresting article in The Irish Times by Alison Healy, Drawing the line on drugs http://bit.ly/Q7qX6 Sep 22nd, 2009
