#250 The State of Addiction in Northern Ireland (ft. Prof Kathryn Higgins & Dr Anne Campbell from Queen’s University Belfast)

Today’s episode features a conversation about the state of addiction in Northern Ireland with Dr Anne Campbell and Professor Kathryn Higgins from Queen’s University Belfast who have both dedicated their professional careers to researching and implementing solutions around this issue.

In today’s episode we talk about:

What personally got each them into the field of addiction
Key insights from longitudinal studies and individual stories
Which substances are causing the greatest harm locally
Unique strengths and weaknesses NI faces with addiction
The impact of COVID on the sector
Some of the incredible research they have been involved in over the years
And first steps you and I can take to get help or help others

Check it out!

https://bestofbelfast.org/stories/state-of-addiction-northern-ireland

#250 The State of Addiction in Northern Ireland (ft. Prof Kathryn Higgins & Dr Anne Campbell from Queen’s University Belfast)

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