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Wexford Community Based Drugs Initiative (CBDI) is an FDYS project funded by the HSE. We were established in 1999 and have since been supporting individuals, families and those in the local community who are either directly or indirectly affected by substance misuse.

We provide a range of community-based support services including Education, Prevention & Harm Reduction Interventions which can be offered throughout an individuals continuum of care. Our team are county-wide and offer a free, confidential and non-judgemental service.

We work Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, email your contact information to cbdi@fdys.ie if you would like us to get in touch.

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Our aim is to combine a media campaign with a community-based programme of education and prevention as a collaborative initiative between those facilitating and those attending nightlife settings:

Our aim is to combine a media campaign

with a community-based programme

of education and prevention as a collaborative initiative between those facilitating and those attending nightlife settings:

Our Aim

To raise awareness of nightlife risks and promote safer practices.

To encourage reduction in risk-taking behaviours.

To encourage responsible behavior and positive social attitudes.

To educate about the risks of alcohol and substance use.

To improve capacity to respond to safety concerns in nightlife settings.

THE CAMPAIGN

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A professional opinion to a safer night out.

Essential steps to ensure safety and enjoyment before you hit the town.

Start Sound

before

DURING

Proactive steps for a safe and enjoyable nightlife experience.

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AFTER

Caring for yourself and wrapping up safely after a fun night out.

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"What advice would you give others about how to enjoy a trouble-free night out?"

WE ASKED

"Know your limits, stick with people you know and keep an eye on your drink."

"Always let someone know where you are or who you are with and always have a lift home organised."

"Be aware of your surroundings, look after each other, cover your drink walking through crowds, don't leave them unattended."

"Be aware of your surroundings, look after each other, cover drinks walking through crowds and never leave them unattended."

35%

Have witnessed spiking on a night out

Some findings from a recent survey conducted by our team.

67%

Have felt unsafe on a night out

"I was injected this time last year on a night out and collapsed in the bathroom of the pub. Thankfully the security were so helpful."

"Being a girl, I'm extremely aware of therisks of drugs and getting assaulted. I know people who I have been spiked and hospitalised. My friends have been sexually assaulted. I'm fortunate enough to not have anything serious happen to me, but Im scared to even walk home."

"People getting spiked while drinking on the night or taking some bad drugs cut with god knows what."

Insights from the experiences shared by our survey participants.