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Festival-goers warned of serious drug risks

The Public Health Agency (PHA) is reminding anyone choosing to use alcohol or drugs at summer festivals or concerts that there can be serious risks. All drugs, whether it is alcohol, illegal substances or prescription medication, carry risks and the danger increases greatly when you mix drugs, including alcohol. Kevin Bailey, Regional Lead for Drugs and Alcohol at the PHA, said: “We understand that some people choose to use alcohol and drugs as part of their festival or music event experience, but we need to remember that any drug or medicine has the potential to cause harm. The PHA strongly

Drinking on St Patrick’s Day? Make a plan and stick to it

As people get ready to celebrate St Patrick’s Day, the Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging anyone choosing to drink to keep an eye on their alcohol intake by making a plan of setting a limit and sticking to it. The PHA’s Drugs and Alcohol lead Michael Owen said: “A lot of people will be making plans to meet up with their friends and family to celebrate St Patrick’s Day and we are encouraging them to keep an eye on their alcohol intake should they choose to drink. “By setting a plan, you can avoid binge drinking which has been shown to have adverse effects on our health and safety. “It’s

Drug and Alcohol Procurement – Stakeholder Engagement Report

The Public Health Agency (PHA) commissioned a stakeholder engagement process to help inform decisions around the commissioning requirements and priorities for drugs and alcohol services to be provided under PHA contracts in the future.

A total of 216 participants attended the 11 online video conferencing workshops and 40 responses were received via the on-line survey across November and December 2020.

The Public Health Agency (PHA) commissioned a stakeholder engagement process to help inform decisions around the commissioning requirements and priorities for drugs and alcohol services to be provided under PHA co

Take Home Naloxone Reports

These reports show the supply and use of naloxone to reverse an overdose as part of the PHA's Take Home Naloxone programme.

These reports show the supply and use of naloxone to reverse an overdose as part of the PHA's Take Home Naloxone programme.

Training Needs Assessment: Alcohol and Drugs

This report presents the findings from a training needs assessment (TNA) on alcohol and drugs. The TNA is aimed at better understanding and supporting the needs of a wide range of professionals who come into contact with substance misuse.

This report presents the findings from a training needs assessment (TNA) on alcohol and drugs.

Drugs and solvents: a guide for parents

This booklet provides information on why young people try drugs, the risks of taking illegal drugs, the signs of drug taking and information about individual drugs.

You, your child and alcohol

You, your child and alcohol is a booklet that offers parents advice and guidance on how to discuss alcohol with their child and encourages them to think about how their relationship with alcohol can influence their children.

You, your child and alcohol is a booklet that offers parents advice and guidance on how to discuss alcohol with their child and encourages them to think about how their relationship with alcohol can influence their children.

The booklet was originally developed as part of a campaign by the Public Health Agency, the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety, the Police Service of Northern Ireland, the Northern Ireland Office and the Northern Ireland Policing Board to tackle the issue of underage drinking.

New psychoactive substances: factsheet

This factsheet has been produced in response to requests from parents and those working with young people for information on 'new psychoactive substances' (NPS).

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