Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 3 October 2024

Committee on Drugs Use

A Health-Led Approach: Discussion (Resumed)

9:30 am

Mr. Eddie Mullins:

It is not right in this day and age; that is the first answer. I do not wish to sound repetitive, but the evidence is there. We know the best chance of a sustained recovery is when the person has stable suitable accommodation, with a door they can close behind them, in order that they feel safe, respected and part of society. We talk about stigma. When people are stigmatised to that extent, it has an enormous impact on their mental health, how they feel, their self-confidence and their connection to society. They are outcasts because of the way they are treated. I cannot stress enough that the missing piece in a recovery programme is sustained suitable accommodation.

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