Problem drug and Alcohol use Policy

Our Current Submissions

Extern’s submission to Pre-consultation to inform development of potential future substance misuse strategy

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Fundraise for Extern this Spring
Michelle's story - MYDAS

"Extern supported my whole family, and they were able to refer both of my parents to a family support worker to help them cope with their own issues"
New opportunities - Multi-Systemic Therapists

Exciting new opportunities for Multi-Systemic Therapists to join Extern's international award winning Bail Supervision Scheme project
New opportunity: Project Worker Wicklow

Exciting opportunity for a project worker to provide intensive wraparound services to young people and their parents assessed as being in need.

Election asks

Extern's key policy asks in the UK and Ireland General Elections
Gambling Policy

Extern's policy work influences local government so that people living with problem gambling can get the support and the respect they deserve.
Criminal justice policy

Extern's justice services are at the forefront of work to rehabilitate offenders, reduce reoffending and create safer communities
Young people and family policy

Our policy hub is home to our submission reports on families, children and young people and our range of intensive and life-changing programmes.
Mental health policy

Extern's policy work influences local government so that people living with mental health problems can get the support and the respect they deserve.
Housing and Homelessness Policy

Our homeless support programmes show Extern is helping those with a range of complex issues

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Nutrition for Substance Use

Download our new Nutrition for Substance Use guide, which is aimed at anyone who uses substances such as drugs or alcohol and who wishes to improve their nutritional intake. Read more

New opportunity - Counsellor

Exciting new role for a counsellor to provide individual and small group therapeutic interventions to young people experiencing difficulties in relation to drug and/or alcohol use. Read more