Position Papers

Where we stand, and what we are calling for

Position papers

Our position papers

  • How to Reduce Drug-Related Deaths

    2024 · Position paper

    How to Reduce Drug-Related Deaths

    Ireland has the highest rate of drug deaths in the EU, at 97 per million people against an EU average of 22.5. This paper sets out practical actions to reduce overdose deaths and respond to the risks of a changing drug market, including making naloxone available without prescription.

  • Nobody left behind: The need for  harm reduction and recovery services across the continuum of care

    2026- Position paper

    Nobody left behind: The need for harm reduction and recovery services across the continuum of care

  • Understanding Decriminalisation

    2026- Position paper

    Understanding Decriminalisation