by ASCERT | Apr 2, 2021 | EVENTS, PROFESSIONAL NEWS
Restarting the conversation around Minimum Unit Pricing, exploring and reflecting on the evidence. About this Event Looking ahead to Minimum Unit Pricing in Northern Ireland in preparation for consultation in 2022....
by ASCERT | Mar 28, 2021 | NEWS, PROFESSIONAL NEWS
The following information has been compiled from advice available from the US Harm Reduction Coalition, Crew2000, Transform Drug Policy Foundation and extern. All drug use has risks. Please bear in mind that now is a particularly risky...
by ASCERT | Mar 25, 2021 | EVENTS, PROFESSIONAL NEWS, Training
We are delighted to be joined by Dr. Gabor Maté for the second of our 2021 ASCERT Online Seminar Series. The online Zoom event will take place on Tuesday 20th April 2021, 7pm to 8.30pm. We will speak to Dr. Maté about addiction,...
by ASCERT | Mar 6, 2021 | NEWS, PROFESSIONAL NEWS
As we all move though these challenging times, looking after ourselves is more important than ever. Whether you are a practitioner, parent or carer, we have been focused on helping and caring for others as we deal with the challenges we face from the pandemic....
by ASCERT | Feb 28, 2021 | EVENTS, PROFESSIONAL NEWS
Is Cannabis the latest flavour of the month or should it become a menu staple to treat chronic health conditions? In this webinar we hear from Professor David Nutt, Edmond J. Safra Professor of Neuropsychopharmacology and Director of the Neuropsychopharmacology Unit...
by ASCERT | Jan 25, 2021 | BLOG
Why you have to be extra careful if you’re out drinking alcohol in freezing temperatures. The cold weather is definitely setting in again, but that doesn’t mean social lives have ground to a halt. However, if your destination is the pub or a club and...
by newsteam ascert | Nov 10, 2020 | BLOG, PROFESSIONAL NEWS
As humans we are hard wired to interact with each other, especially in a times of stress. Separation from our family and friends can result in a person feeling lack of emotional support and companionship. This lack of contact can lead to increased anxiety and hinder...
by newsteam ascert | Apr 15, 2020 | BLOG
Jennie Boyle, Western Connections Worker at ASCERT. Whilst it is great to promote campaigns and initiatives under an umbrella, I sometimes think this can be off-putting for some people- it is almost like we make it sound more difficult or theoretical than it needs to...
by ASCERT | Feb 24, 2020 | NEWS, PROFESSIONAL NEWS, Young People
The Steps to Cope Partnership between ASCERT, Barnardo’s NI, South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust and AFINet UK is pleased to announce the availability of two key resources in Northern Ireland to help support young people affected by parental alcohol, drug...
by ASCERT | Feb 24, 2020 | NEWS
The Probation Board for Northern Ireland (PBNI) is partnering with ASCERT to provide a ‘Rapid Response Addiction Service’ to people under probation supervision. The purpose of this partnership, which commenced in November 2019, is to ensure there is a...
