Vocaleyez
Welcome to Vocaleyez, the magazine of the Canal Communities Service Users’ Forum. The Forum is a group of people who were, or still are, using the substance misuse-related services in the Canal Communities Local Drug & Alcohol Task Force areas, that include Inchicore, Rialto, Bluebell and Dolphin’s Barn.
Vocaleyez is about giving individuals and groups affected by substance misuse a voice. So it focuses on their stories, their views and their creativity. It also acts as a source of up-to-date information.
We’re now pleased to introduce the Vocaleyez Christmas 2024 Edition which is also available in print.
Our huge thanks go to Niamh O’Gorman and Amy Colliton, the two volunteers who have helped to produce this edition of Vocaleyez. We really hope you like the fruits of our labour.
If you are interested in coming on board, just e-mail or ring me at celine@ccras.ie, 083-2043322, and you can get started straight away.
Thank you for reading and maybe getting in touch.
Celine Greene,
Canal Communities Regional Addiction Service
The Service Users’ Forum and Vocaleyez are supported by the Canal Communities Regional Addiction Service, on behalf of the Canal Communities Local Drug and Alcohol Task Force.
Previous editions of Vocaleyez:
My beginner’s guide to exercise
My Beginner’s Guide to Exercise How to get started with an exercise programme I noticed that l was getting lazier, overeating rubbish and generally doing
Cocaine
COCAINE Paul Holdaway What is Cocaine? Cocaine is a mood-altering substance that is taken from the coca plant and through a chemical process it
Domestic Violence
Recognising Domestic Violence With thanks to Women’s Aid Ireland. Domestic violence is where one person uses abuse to control and assert power over their
Inspirational Quotes on Addiction
Quotes on Addiction and Recovery “First you take a drink, then the drink takes a drink, then the drink takes you.”– F. Scott Fitzgerald “Recovery
What is Nitrous Oxide
What is Nitrous Oxide. There has been a lot of talk in the media and in communities about Nitrous Oxide. It seems to be a
Inspirational Quotes
“Creativity is intelligence having fun.” — Albert Einstein “Optimism is the one quality more associated with success and happiness than any other.” — Brian Tracy “Always keep your eyes