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GAA star Philly McMahon backs drugs harm reduction call

The decriminalisation of possession of small amounts of drugs is a key part of the Ana Liffey Drug Project Safer From Harm initiative.

GAA star and author, Philly McMahon, will be launching the Ana Liffey Drug Project’s Safer From Harm initiative today in the Mansion House.

It calls for the decriminalisation of simple possession of small amounts of drugs and increasing case management capacity for people with complex and multiple needs.

The comprehensive harm reduction programme will hopefully embolden the Minister for Drugs, Catherine Byrne, as she awaits the National Drugs Strategy Steering Commission report that will shape future government policy.

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Source: Hotpress Magazine, 26/01/18 

Posted by drugs.ie on 01/26 at 02:59 PM in
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