Seanad debates
Wednesday, 19 February 2003
National Drugs Strategy 2001-2008: Statements.
Housing is a very important aspect of the drugs programme. This was not mentioned in the Minister of State's presentation. Those coming off drugs need to have security which cannot be the case if they are homeless or cannot get permanent accommodation. Councils do not want the hassle of dealing with recovering drug addicts which makes it very difficult for them to find accommodation. Very often they are sent out into the streets to be dragged back into the drugs culture. Perhaps councils should provide particular types of accommodation for those in a transition period. It may be a lot to ask them to take on board but it is something we should promote.
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