Drugs and Alcohol
‘know the score ... on drugs and alcohol’
Hundreds of participants attended the ‘know the score … on drugs and alcohol’ event held at Limavady High School on Friday 31st March 2006. All present enjoyed a range of Mocktails (non-alcoholic cocktails), and watched a drama by Lights of Unity and ‘a bad trip’ by Scallywags puppet show. There was also an opportunity to view over 20 exhibitiors stalls, which were interactive and informative with a range of DVD’s, powerpoint presentations used. Anti-drink spiking devices were also given out. Two publications were developed for the event. Every participant received a copy of leaflet outlining where to turn to in time of help and a resource book was provided to every adult. Further copies are available upon request from the DPP Office.
Comments by both exhibitors and those attending were very positive, although attendance by members of the public was disappointing. One exhibitor stated after the event “Just a quick wee e-mail to thank you for your kind invite to the ‘Know the score .. on drugs and alcohol’ event. It was a thoroughly enjoyable and inspiring day and I was proud to be part of it. I was very impressed by the food, "mocktails" and drama theatre, the DPP is to be commended for the smooth running of such an event, it went really well.”
‘Know the score … on drugs and alcohol.’ was supported by many local organisations, including Tesco in association with Tayto and Coke-Cola, Superfruit, Huey and Henderson Sports, PSNI, DPP, Drinkaware Trust, Western Drugs and Alcohol Co-ordination team, Roeguard Community Safety Partnership and Lucille’s Kitchen.
An MP3 player was be awarded to Charlotte Ann Alcorn who successfully completed a quiz based on the event.
Two publications were specially written for the event. A resource book (pdf 349 KB) and an A4 leaflet (pdf 162 KB), which folds down to a credit card sized leaflet of where to turn to in times of help. Copies of both are available upon request from the DPP Office on 028 777 60314.
