Problem drug and Alcohol use Policy

Our Current Submissions

Swift. Certain. Tough. New Consequences for drug possession white paper

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

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Extern Group Trustees

Extern Group is led by an experienced, dedicated and innovative Board of Trustees who are all volunteers.
Extern Northern Ireland Trustees

Extern is led by an experienced, dedicated and innovative Board of Trustees who are all volunteers.
Extern Ireland Trustees
Gambling among adolescents: an emerging public health problem issue in Ireland

New research finds there has been a “four-fold increase in engagement in online gambling” among young people aged between 17 and 20

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

Sign up for Extern's Specialist Harm Reduction Training

Learn how to tackle and treat addiction successfully and the best ways to stop addictive behaviours with our specialist addiction training Read more

Overdose Prevention Facilities – What you need to know

Overdose Prevention Facilities (OPFs) are places where illicit drugs can be taken under the supervision of trained staff, in a sterile environment. Read more

Gambling among adolescents: an emerging public health problem issue in Ireland

New research finds there has been a “four-fold increase in engagement in online gambling” among young people aged between 17 and 20 Read more

Getting to know you - Caroline Maxwell, Extern’s Boardroom Apprentice for 2022-23

Caroline Maxwell is Extern’s Boardroom Apprentice for 2022-23. She took time out to chat about her experience of the role so far and what she hopes to achieve during her tenure. Read more