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Alcohol & drugs
Useful information on alcohol and drugs.
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National Drugs & H.I.V Helpline 1800 459 459
Cigs, booze, an odd pill…sure it’s all part of Irish youth culture, right? Everybody does it, a bit of drink is good for us and hash is great for relaxing? Well yes and no. Unfortunately there’s a very fuzzy line between having a good time and just being plain silly when it comes to alcohol and drugs.
You hear plenty about “the craic we had” but what about when the hangover hits?! It can mean a thumping headache or feeling sweaty and dry mouthed. Of course the stomach’s usually the worst, it rolls around in there, sending up doses of acid to your throat in spite. But does any of this stop us? Many of us have forgotten the hangover horrors by the following Friday night. So, if the hangover doesn’t stop us what about the health issues?
There are loads of campaigns out there to alert us young ones about the dangers of drink and drugs. So many campaigns that most of the time, we don’t really pay them any attention. Alcohol and drugs (legal and illegal) are a part of our culture that isn’t going to disappear after a few TV adverts and shock tactic posters.
At the same time, you wouldn’t be reading this unless you were a wee bit concerned about the affects on your health.
So, in this section we’re not going to get into the debate about what’s right or wrong, how much is good and how much bad…we’d be here all day! You’ll just find the information you need to make informed and healthy decisions and some info on what happens when things go wrong.
If you or someone you know has an urgent drugs and/or alcohol problem, for example: taken an overdose, fear the drug has been contaminated or experienced an unusual reaction to a drug then you should immediately: Go to the casualty unit of the nearest hospital or CALL 999 Emergency Services.
Find more information and support:
National Drugs & H.I.V.
Helpline: 1800 459 459
Providing confidential support & information.
Drugs Awareness Programme
Web: www.drugs.ie/ Tel: 01 8360911
Provides information, support and counselling in relation to drugs, substance misuse or addiction.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Web: www.alcoholicsanonymous.ie/
Email: gso@alcoholicsanonymous.ie Tel: 01 453 8998
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
Alateen
Web: www.al-anon-ireland.org/
Email: info@al-anon-ireland.org Tel: 01 8732699
Alateen is for young people, aged twelve to twenty, who are affected by a problem drinker.
Narcotics Anonymous
Web: www.na-ireland.org/ Email: info@na-ireland.org
A group of recovering addicts who have found a way to live without the use of drugs. It costs nothing to be a member; the only requirement is a desire to stop using.
Gamblers Anonymous
Web: www.gamblersanonymous.ie/ Email: info@gamblersanonymous.ie Tel: Dublin 01 8721133 or Cork on 087 2859552
Self-help organisation holding regular meetings around the country.
Smoker's Quit Line
Tel: 1850 201203
Advice and/or support on quitting smoking.
