Cavan, Monaghan, Meath & Louth, 28th August 2023 - FASN - The Family Addiction Support Network proudly announces its support and enthusiasm for not one, but two significant events set to take place on International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) - Thursday, August 31st, 2023. As the world comes together to remember those lost to overdose [...]

The Family Addiction Support Network was delighted to attend the official launch of the MaCYSS Information booklet aimed at young people and families entitled ''Cannabis - It's a no brainer'. The information booklet was launched by Dr. Bobby Smyth. Bobby Smyth is a Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist with a particular interest in teen cannabis [...]

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on families facing addiction? Join our dedicated team at the Family Addiction Support Network and help spread crucial awareness and support across Cavan & Monaghan! We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to place eye-catching posters and distribute informative leaflets on notice boards in schools, chemists, doctors' offices, and [...]

The Family Addiction Support Network is looking for participants for the Rise Program taking place in October 2023 - which offers practical support, education and coping strategies for any family member or loved one in Cavan, Monaghan, Louth and Meath  

What is the '5 - Step' Support Programme? ‘5-Step’ is a free, one-to-one consultation programme for any adult affected by the misuse of alcohol or other drug by another individual, either family member or friend. ‘5-Step’ recognises the impact that addiction has on everyone, including family members, friends and others and offers support, knowledge and guidance [...]

The Family Addiction Support Network is looking for participants for the Rise Program taking place in October 2023 - which offers practical support, education and coping strategies for any family member or loved one in Cavan and Monaghan.

The Family Addiction Support is to host a free Shared Learning & Networking Event on Wednesday, 31st of May from 10 am until 1.15pm in the Kilmore Hotel, Dublin Road, Killygarry, Cavan, H12 F6Y7. The aim of the event is to create awareness of addiction family support services FASN provides across Cavan & Monaghan for [...]

When it comes to bereavement through addiction, how are people affected? Every bereavement can be difficult and painful. But when someone we care for harms themselves or dies as a result of drugs or alcohol use or gambling addictions there are some common factors that can make it even harder. Elements like stigma & shame, [...]

There was great excitement at the Family Addiction Support Network premises last Friday 12th June in Dundalk as Gwen McKenna & Jackie McKenna welcomed Sinead Hussey RTE to showcase their Communities Doing It for Themselves! – a model of response to supporting families impacted by a loved one’s substance misuse, using best practice through [...]