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A Community Drugs Study: Developing Community Indicators for Problem Drug Use

Research brief:
To examine how communities' experiences of the drug situation have changed since 1996. We suggested a starting point of 1996 when the first Ministerial Report on Measures to Reduce the Demand for Drugs was published. A significant level of both statutory and non-statutory activity has taken place within communities worst affected by the heroin problem since 1996. In carrying out this research, the contractor was expected to establish a study based on at least three communities who have experienced significant drug problems.

Tender awarded to:
Dr Hilda Loughran and Dr Mary Ellen Mc Cann at the Department of Social Studies, UCD.

Published: November 2006

Dissemination: The report was released in November 2006 and a briefing seminar held to disseminate the findings. 1,500 copies of the report were printed due to the wide interest in the report’s findings. A copy went to the Minister of State, Mr Noel Aherne. The publication was circulated to key audiences and stakeholders such as the IDG, NDST, Local and Regional Drugs Task Forces, service providers and other interest groups. Copies are available on the web or from the office.

See published report: A Community Drugs Study: Developing Community Indicators for Problem Drug Use

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