“Behind each statistic there is a family left behind.' Ireland has seen a “sustained increase” in drug-involved deaths, with 400 dead from overdose in 2020.
Ireland has seen a “sustained increase” in drug-involved deaths, with 400 dead from drug poisoning in 2020.
“Behind each statistic there is a person and a family left behind,” she said. “The reason I’m here today to present is because of family members affected by drug use.” Included in this weekend's congregation are case studies from Portugal and Austria on health-led strategies to combat illicit drug use.
“You ask scientists, and you ask people who are knowledgeable about it – it's not based on opinions, it’s based on facts.”Mr Capaz said it’s important that a cross-party decision is made to ensure the strategy remains in place despite the ruling Party.
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