View from Stormont Episode 266
On this week's View from Stormont, in the aftermath of the DUP party conference, Paul Clark has an extended interview with leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson.
There have been a number of high profile moves against drug trafficking in recent weeks but are efforts to combat the problem in Northern Ireland working? Sarah McKinley has spoken to policymakers and care providers in NI and further afield to investigate what an effective drugs policy would look like. Bill Neely has been talking to Paul about the latest developments with the crisis in the Middle East, drawing on his years of experience reporting from the region. Our commentators this week are Professor Jon Tonge, and Suzanne Breen.
If you have been effected by the issues raised in this programme, the Public Health Agency has a range of services offering support for addiction.
To find a service near you visit https://drugsandalcoholni.info/Mental health crisis helpline Lifeline can be contacted on 0808 808 8000.