DATE FOR YOUR DIARY: Monday, 24th February 2010
The stigma of addiction affects many individuals and families but it doesn’t have to be this way. Drugs are a cancer and nobody needs to hold their head in shame when asking for help. It begins with sharing our stories, better public education and a broader sense of acceptance of addiction as a treatable disease similar to diabetes, heart disease, etc.
On the back of the National Drugs’ Strategy
‘Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery; a health led response to drug and alcohol use in Ireland 2017-2025’
and to the mark the International Family Drug Support Day 24th February 2020 the FAMILY ADDICTION SUPPORT NETWORK has organised our second annual information/awareness event at their premises for Monday 24th February 2020.
Support the Family – Improve the Outcome
Agenda
9.30am- 10am Registration: Tea & Scones
10 am: Welcome – Chairperson Marian Sloan
10.10: Speaker – Bishop Michael Router,Auxiliary Bishop of Armagh
10.20: Speaker (to be confirmed)
10.30: Vice Chair Mark Dearey: The Importance of Family Support
Interviewees:
FS Specialist Gwen McKenna
Facilitator Mary McEntegert
Family Member Naomi
Dundalk FM interviewer: Pat Byrne interviews panel with questions
11 am Drama by Uncut Diamonds – “Under Pressure” a Drug Related Intimidation Drama
11.30 am Q& A Panel Discussion
12.30 Lunch