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Murray, Denis (2022) Working with young people who are engaging in substance use and their families. In: UNESCO child and family research centre 10th biennial international conference. Navigating the future: a compass for youth policy and practice., 9-10 June 2022, NUI Galway.

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Adolescent Addiction Service

  • Established 1997 as the first adolescent outpatient service by Health Service

Why an Adolescent Addiction Service?

  • Health Research Board (HRB) showing 33% increase in presentations to services 1990-1996. For opiate users 65% between 15-19yrs
  • Increase in prevalence of Hepatitis C
  • Adolescents have specific developmental needs
  • Family involvement in treatment essential

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