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Athlone Drug Awareness Group Public meeting took place in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel 25th of May, 2023
Athlone Topic, 1st of June 2023 Westmeath Independent, 1st of June 2023 AS A SOCIETY, TOGETHER WE CAN DO … Continue Reading…
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Vaping should ONLY be available on prescription
By PROFESSOR ROB GALLOWAY UPDATED: 09:03, 23 May 2023 'Is it my fault?' I looked away, trying not to answer my patient's question. He asked … Continue Reading…
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MQI Athlone Community Employment Drug Rehabilitation Scheme
Community Employment (CE) scheme In line with the National Drugs rehabilitation Framework (NDRF), which stipulates that it is important that CE … Continue Reading…
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GIVE A VOICE TO THE COMMUNITY!!!
"GIVE A VOICE TO THE COMMUNITY!!! A Public meeting will take place on Thursday the 25th May at 7.30pm in the Shamrock Lodge Hotel. The topic of … Continue Reading…
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Prize presentation for the ART competition
We are glad to announce that the prize presentation for the ART competition took place in Coláiste Chiaráin (Summerhill, Crannagh, Athlone, Co. … Continue Reading…
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MQI Community Employment Drug Rehabilitation Scheme
Merchants Quay Ireland Athlone’s Community Employment Scheme is a dedicated drugs rehabilitation scheme. This scheme was put in place to provide … Continue Reading…
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Athlone Drug Awareness Group were invited to give a talk to the Athlone District Girl Guides in November 2022.
22nd of November 2022 Tina, Galina and Frankie Keena from Athlone Drug Awareness Group visited St. Ciaran’s Guides and Athlone Senior Branch. … Continue Reading…
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Naloxone
naloxone-frequently-asked-questions-faq-s- step-by-step-guide-how-to-administer-naloxone Administering intramuscular … Continue Reading…
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Cannabis jellies found to contain synthetic cannabinoids in Ireland
HSE Drug Trend Risk Communication on cannabis jellies adulterated with synthetic cannabinoids The HSE is currently concerned about the public health … Continue Reading…
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Tesco Token Cheque Presentation to Athlone Drug Awareness Group 💧
So grateful to Tesco, Athlone for this extremely generous donation to the Athlone Drug Awareness Group and indeed to the members of the public for … Continue Reading…
Athlone Drug Awareness poster competition.
Athlone Community College students who took part in the Athlone Drug Awareness poster competition.
See the postersHi you are very welcome to our website!
Calling all Community Groups and Organisations
Athlone Drug Awareness Group are compiling a list of interested parties to receive Free Presentations about Drugs/Drug Misuse, to be held in Autumn/Winter 2016 period. Please contact our office if you Group or Organisation would be interested and we will contact you about dates etc. to suit your group.
Thank you for visiting our website. We do hope you find the site very informative and interesting. As you will see we have combined information on substance misuse, drug support services and a sample of various activities of the Athlone Drug Awareness Group for your attention. We welcome any feedback that you may have. This site is kindly funded by the MRDATF under the action of the Local Drug Network.
Background
Our group was formed in 1996 as a concern of the rising drug problem in the wider Athlone area. It is representative of the Statutory, Voluntary & Community Sectors.
Our two main objectives are to develop strategies in partnership with the statutory bodies to reduce the demand for drugs and to create awareness of the dangers of substance misuse with the general public.