November 29th, 2011
An interesting article which highlights the fact that a surprisingly high number of people are knowingly or otherwise abusing over the counter (OTC) medications, and there is widespread awareness of this problem among both the general public and the professionals – doctors and pharmacists – alike. Analgesics containing codeine are the most commonly identified OTC medicines being abused in Ireland.
http://www.irishhealth.com/article.html?id=20030
November 28th, 2011
We are currently planning our next 10-Week Family Programme which will begin mid-January, and already have a number of people interested in participating.
So, if you or someone you know have been impacted by a loved ones addiction and are looking for professional help and support in a caring environment, then please consider doing our Family Programme. It has been described as a "life changing experience" by previous participants.
For more details, just click on Family Programme tab and fill out an Enquiry Form or call the office on (01)764 5131.
November 24th, 2011
Our book 'You Are Not Alone - Personal stories on Surviving the impact of Addiction' is available in bookshops throughout Ireland. It explores the many sides of addiction and recovery with stories which, though often raw and at times heart-breaking, are bound together by their courage, honesty, hope and resolve.
It would make a thoughtful and inspiring Christmas gift.
November 23rd, 2011
Instead of sending Christmas cards and gifts to your customers/business contacts this Christmas, your employer/company could make a donation to RISE which will go directly towards helping us support families devastated by addiction.
Simply click on the 'MAKE A DONATION' button and follow the instructions or call the RISE office on 01 764 513.
November 22nd, 2011
A link to RTE's Frontline debate on Ireland's increasingly unhealthy relationship with alcohol.
http://www.rte.ie/player/#!v=1123238
November 21st, 2011
We are currently planning our next 10-Week Family Programme which will begin mid-January, and already have a number of people interested in participating.
So, if you or someone you know have been impacted by a loved ones addiction and are looking for professional help and support in a caring environment, then please consider doing our Family Programme. It has been described as a "life changing experience" by previous participants.
For more details, just click on Family Programme tab and fill out an Enquiry Form or call the office on (01)764 5131.
November 16th, 2011
Instead of sending Christmas cards and gifts to your customers/business contacts this Christmas, your employer/company could make a donation to RISE which will go directly towards helping us support families devastated by addiction.
Simply click on the 'MAKE A DONATION' button and follow the instructions or call the RISE office on 01 764 513.
November 16th, 2011
The Irish Parachute Club's Skydive for Charity is a fantastic way to raise much needed funds for RISE; while experiencing the thrill of a lifetime in doing so.
Please click on the link below for all the details.
http://www.skydive.ie/packages/charity-skydives.html
November 14th, 2011
We were delighted to meet Dr. Mark Griffiths (Europe's only Professor of Gambling Studies) at the NEAR Conference last Friday. The link below is to his interview on Friday's Late Late Show, where he discusses the growing problem of video game addiction (starts at 0:57:20).
http://www.rte.ie/player/#!v=1121366
November 8th, 2011
Figures from the National Drug Treatment Reporting System (NDTRS) show that the number of cases of treated problem alcohol use rose 43% in the period between 2005 and 2010. Half of the treated cases had started drinking by the time they were 16 and one in five cases reported problem use of other substances such as cannabis, cocaine, ecstasy and benzodiazepines.
See link below for more details.
http://www.healthcanal.com/substance-abuse/22970-HRB-releases-latest-tre...
November 7th, 2011
Ireland's first International Conference and Exhibition on behavioural health including addiction is taking place from this Thursday to Saturday (10th -12th November).
World-leading International and local speakers will be presenting on and discussing the latest neurological developments and effective treatments for the various aspects of addiction and recovery, including Sex and Eating Addictions, Gambling, Trauma, Anxiety and Depression, Addiction and Family, Alcohol and Drug Addiction and Internet and Video Games Addiction.
November 3rd, 2011
Instead of sending Christmas cards and gifts to your customers/business contacts this Christmas, your employer/company could make a donation to RISE which will go directly towards helping us support families devastated by addiction.
Simply click on the 'MAKE A DONATION' button and follow the instructions or call the RISE office on 01 764 513.
November 2nd, 2011
Ireland’s cultural reliance on alcohol and other drugs will be put under the spotlight during the first Mayo Drug and Alcohol Awareness Week, which runs throughout next week (see link below for details).
For information about all the week's events please contact Pat Conway, community liaison officer, on 087 7400011.
http://www.mayonews.ie/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1399...
November 1st, 2011
The Harcourt Hotel have a fantastic night of great music planned in aid of RISE next Monday, November 7th. Lots of talented artists with special guests including Damien Dempsey with more to be announced soon!
Tickets are €12 in advance (available from the Harcourt Hotel), €15 on the night.
It should be a really great night, so hope to see you there!
