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Strengthening the
Voice of the Sector

NIADA is the alliance which facilitates co-operation among voluntary and community sector organisations supporting those affected by alcohol and drug use, and their families

What We Do
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NIADA was established in 2016

NIADA’s key purposes are to:

  • Provide a cohesive voice for members
  • Advocate and influence policy, practice and service delivery
  • Campaign for the voluntary and community sector to be involved in the development, design and delivery of drug and alcohol services
  • Provide members with direct access to PHA, HSCB and DoH decision making processes
  • Provide members with networking, information sharing and publicity opportunities

 

NIADA Working Groups

NIADA continue to focus on a number of key issues within our working groups

More Info
APG Addiction & Dual Diagnosis – drug-related and alcohol-specific deaths in Northern Ireland (2015–2023).

News

APG Addiction & Dual Diagnosis – drug-related and alcohol-specific deaths in Northern Ireland (2015–2023).
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09 Feb

Events

Northern Ireland Health Collective – A Year in Review
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publications

Expanding Access to Naloxone: Our Response to the Consultation on Supply and Emergency Use
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NIADA - Northern Ireland Drug & Alcohol Alliance @niada_info ·
24 Mar

“Voices of Experience” event hosted by the Regional Service User Network, inviting people with lived or living experience of substance use to share their voices on 2nd April 2026 in Enniskillen. All welcome.

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NIADA - Northern Ireland Drug & Alcohol Alliance @niada_info ·
20 Mar

Details of our upcoming APG on Dual Diagnosis & Addiction. Testing is an increasingly important issue in Northern Ireland, central to harm reduction, safety, and informed responses. This meeting will provide an important space for sector-wide discussion. @DannyDonnelly1

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NIADA - Northern Ireland Drug & Alcohol Alliance @niada_info ·
13 Mar

NIADA recently attended a training & planning session on stigma. Great to be involved in this important conversation, as tackling stigma around alcohol & drug use is something we feel very strongly about. Stigma can prevent people from seeking the help and support they need

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