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FACT #4: Did You Know?

Alcohol is Group 1 Carcinogen In 1988, the IARC identified alcoholic beverages as a Group 1 carcinogen, with sufficient evidence that they cause cancer in humans. The more alcohol a person drinks regularly over time, the higher the risk...

FACT #3: Did You Know?

There is no Safe Level of Alcohol Consumption in Pregnancy No amount of alcohol at any stage of your pregnancy is safe. Some people may find it hard to give up alcohol while pregnant, especially for those who drink...

FACT #2: Did You Know?

Alcohol Use is a Risk Factor for Many Neurological Disorders Alcohol is a neurotoxin – it can cause damage to your brain and nervous system. Alcohol plays a significant role in the onset and course of many neurological disorders...

FACT #1: Did You Know?

Alcohol Industry = A Source of Misinformation About Alcohol Harm Did you know that there is an inherent conflict of interest between the motives of the alcohol industry and our health and well-being? The alcohol industry is a significant...

SAOR Training

Well done to HSE staff , Community Drug and Alcohol service practitioners and DEASP Community Employment Supervisors on completing a 1 day Skills practice SAOR II training – Screening & brief intervention for problem Alcohol & Substance use. ...

Concert Celebrating the Launch of the ‘Echo Boy Song’

Free concert celebrating the launch of the ‘Echo Boy Song’ Friday 28th April from 6pm-8pm in St Peter’s Church, North Main Street Joey Neville & Friends High Hopes Choir Dreamers Boomers ALL WELCOME!

Coolmine Contact Information

Contact information for services available in the Cork & Kerry region

Live Webinar: Families Matter

Supporting Families on How to Respond to Drug Emergencies Tuesday 25th April from 7pm – 8pm Register today on https://www.drugs.ie/FamiliesMatter

Medically Supervised Injection Centres – October 2021

CLDATF Position Paper on Medically Supervised Injecting Facilities – October 2021 CLDATF Overview The Cork Local Drug & Alcohol Task Force (CLDATF) is a mechanism which enables local communities, statutory and voluntary agencies work together to address substance misuse...

Recovery Month 2021

September is International Recovery Month. It is when people around the world participate in events to increase awareness about recovery and to celebrate those who are in recovery. Recovery Month aims to promote awareness and understanding around substance misuse...