ASCERT NI Webinar | Young People and Substance Use

ASCERT NI Webinar | Young People and Substance Use

Statistics show that the prevalence of drug use for young people is generally declining but for those young people that have substance use problems, they have increasingly significant and complex needs.

This free online event will considered the impact of substance use on young people’s lives and how they can be best supported.

Speakers

Dr Anne Campbell Reader, School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work, Queens University Belfast and member of the UK Government Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs

Professor Eilish Gilvarry Clinical Director of Specialties and Forensic Services at Northumberland, Tyne & Wear NHS Foundation Trust, Consultant Psychiatrist in Addictions at Newcastle Addictions Service

Preeti Yellamaty Co-ordinator, Drug and Alcohol Intervention Service for Young People (DAISY) at ASCERT

Fiona Anderson Service Manager, Drug and Alcohol Intervention Service for Young People (DAISY) at Start360

Stephanie McKernan Co-ordinator Step 2 Young Peoples Service at Dunlewey Addiction Services

ASCERT work in Northern Ireland addressing alcohol, drugs & other substance related issues, ensuring young people, families & individuals are supported to deal with the challenges of addiction. We provide effective prevention, intervention, & support services, reducing harm & supporting positive change.

You can find out more about what we are doing through these links:

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