National Drugs Strategy 2009-2016
Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Ireland
Country Resources
Substance Abuse Strategies and Plans
Ireland
31 December 2009
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A National strategy to address drug use in Ireland. The Aim of the strategy are;- To create a safer society through the reduction of the supply and availability of drugs for illicit use;
- To minimize problem drug use throughout society;
- To provide appropriate and timely substance treatment and rehabilitation services (including harm reduction services) tailored to individual needs;
- To ensure the availability of accurate, timely, relevant and comparable data on the extent and nature of problem substance use in Ireland;
- To have in place an efficient and effective framework for implementing the National
Substance Misuse Strategy 2009 - 2006.
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