MEDIA COVERAGE

We have had a lot of engagement since publishing our open letter on Prohibition.

Here is a flavour of some of the coverage we have received.

1. Irish Times Article: Legalising Drugs

Patrick Freyne - Jul 3, 2021 - IRISH YOUTH WORKERS HAVE BANDED TOGETHER TO SEEK AN END TO DRUG PROHIBITION TO REMOVE CRIMINAL RISK FROM USERS

2. Eddie Darcy on Nichola Tallant: Crime World Podcast

It may seem like a simple solution to the war on drugs – legalise weed and cocaine, regulate the market and then tax the profits. This week, 100 youth workers in Ireland joined forces against prohibition and are calling for just that. But is such dramatic change practical and what are the pitfalls when it comes to legalising drugs?

3. Community Youth Work - Eddie Darcy - RTE Radio 1

This week a survey revealed that cocaine use in Ireland has doubled since 2003. Over one hundred youth workers have written a letter calling for a new approach to the war on drugs. Youth worker Eddie D'Arcy spoke to Philip Boucher Hayes about the change that's needed.

4. War on drugs is not working, it is time to talk about regulation, says Hanley

**“We aren't stopping the increasing prevalence of drugs in society and we aren't helping many lives plagued with addiction”**

5. The Journal - Opinion: Most young people involved in street-level dealing are among our most vulnerable citizens

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