Members' Area
Members' Area

Citizens' Assembly on
Drugs Use
Supplementary Materials
Resources
National Drug Strategy
Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery was published on 17 July 2017. The foundation for the strategy is the Healthy Ireland Framework, and it aims to promote healthier lifestyles within society and encourage people to make healthier choices around drug and alcohol use.
In November 2021, the Department of Health completed a mid-term review of the actions in the National Drugs Strategy, in consultation with stakeholders. The review provided an opportunity to reflect on progress in implementing the strategy from 2017 to 2020, progress achieved to-date under the action plan, to identify any new issues that have arisen since the strategy was launched including the impact of COVID-19 and to consider the development of new actions for the remainder of the strategy to address emerging needs and challenges.
The main aims of this spending review was to profile labelled expenditure on drug and alcohol misuse; estimate unlabelled expenditure based on medical and judicial costs and lost productivity; and, examine the performance of Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery 2017 to 2025
EMCDDA Reports
European Drug Report 2023: Trends and Developments
Presents the EMCDDA’s latest analysis of the drug situation in Europe. Focusing on illicit drug use, related harms and drug supply, the report contains a comprehensive set of national data across these themes and key harm-reduction interventions.
Cannabis laws in Europe: questions and answers for policymaking
Provides answers to some of the more frequently asked questions raised in discussions about cannabis legislation. While the primary focus is on the use of cannabis for recreational purposes, relevant legislation for other uses, including medical and commercial cannabis-derived products such as cosmetics, wellness products and foods, is included in order to provide the necessary context for various policy initiatives.
Cannabis laws in Europe: Summary DocumentÂ
A summary document of the ‘Cannabis laws in Europe: questions and answers for policymaking’ report compiled by the Health Research Board.
Recent Press Coverage
22 June 2023: Cork Today with Patricia Messinger – Interview with Paul Reid, Chair of the Citizens’ Assembly on Drugs Use