by ASCERT ADMIN | Feb 28, 2021 | EVENTS, PROFESSIONAL NEWS
Is Cannabis the latest flavour of the month or should it become a menu staple to treat chronic health conditions? In this webinar we hear from Professor David Nutt, Edmond J. Safra Professor of Neuropsychopharmacology and Director of the Neuropsychopharmacology Unit...
by ASCERT ADMIN | Jan 25, 2021 | BLOG
Why you have to be extra careful if you’re out drinking alcohol in freezing temperatures. The cold weather is definitely setting in again, but that doesn’t mean social lives have ground to a halt. However, if your destination is the pub or a club and you’re drinking...
by Fiona McCann | Nov 10, 2020 | BLOG, PROFESSIONAL NEWS
As humans we are hard wired to interact with each other, especially in a times of stress. Separation from our family and friends can result in a person feeling lack of emotional support and companionship. This lack of contact can lead to increased anxiety and hinder...
by Fiona McCann | Apr 15, 2020 | BLOG
Jennie Boyle, Western Connections Worker at ASCERT. Whilst it is great to promote campaigns and initiatives under an umbrella, I sometimes think this can be off-putting for some people- it is almost like we make it sound more difficult or theoretical than it needs to...
by ASCERT ADMIN | Feb 24, 2020 | NEWS, PROFESSIONAL NEWS, Young People
The Steps to Cope Partnership between ASCERT, Barnardo’s NI, South Eastern Health and Social Care Trust and AFINet UK is pleased to announce the availability of two key resources in Northern Ireland to help support young people affected by parental alcohol, drug...
by ASCERT ADMIN | Feb 24, 2020 | NEWS
The Probation Board for Northern Ireland (PBNI) is partnering with ASCERT to provide a ‘Rapid Response Addiction Service’ to people under probation supervision. The purpose of this partnership, which commenced in November 2019, is to ensure there is a rapid response...
by Fiona McCann | Oct 10, 2019 | All Areas
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by Fiona McCann | Oct 7, 2019 | NEWS, PROFESSIONAL NEWS
ASCERT Staff Member Louise Hanna Encourages You to Help Young People to Learn How to ThinkB4UDrink AS part of our #ThinkB4UDrink campaign highlighting awareness of and the impact of alcohol use on young people to coincide with NI Alcohol Awareness Week, Louise Hanna,...
by Fiona McCann | Oct 7, 2019 | NEWS
ASCERT have been recognised by Alison Armstrong and Living Works for their contribution towards creating a suicide safer community. Northern Ireland has the highest suicide rate within the United Kingdom and the third highest suicide rate in Europe. ASCERT alongside...
by Fiona McCann | Sep 5, 2019 | All Areas
