NIADA - Northern Ireland Drug & Alcohol Alliance

Upcoming Events

Support Don't Punish

1 July @ Parliament Buildings

About

NIADA facilitates co-operation among voluntary & community organisations supporting those affected by alcohol and drug use, and their families. Established in 2016 with key purposes as follows:Provide a cohesive voice for membersAdvocate and influence policy, practice and service deliveryCampaign for the voluntary & community sector to be involved in the development, design and delivery of drug and alcohol servicesDirect access to PHA, HSCB and DoH decision making processesNetworking, information sharing and publicity opportunitiesNIADA focus on key issues in our working groups:APG Addiction & Dual DiagnosisSecretariate support, discussions and presentations around dual diagnosis and addictionComms & PolicySocial media content, policies and promotionConferencePlanning and organising for upcoming eventsHepatitis C EliminationStrategic oversight for delivery of the action planMembers MeetingDiscussions, presentations and planningMinimum Unit Pricing & Licensing LawsEvaluating impact on service users and providersOpioid Substitute PrescribingTackling issues around substitute prescribingResearchProducing written pieces for publicationTransitional Residential FacilityProducing a briefing paper and pilot model to bridge the transitioning gap for young men aged 18 – 25Drug Related Deaths TaskforceAiming to reduce the number of deaths and non-fatal overdoseSubstance Use StrategyHave representation at meetings and Outcome Groups.