Research on the impact of substance misuse on the communities of Tallaght Local Drug & Alcohol Task Force. Please take the time to complete this questionnaire for this important research. All responses are anonymous.
1.
Gender
Male
Female
Gender Neutral
2.
Age Range
10 - 18
19 - 25
26 - 35
36 - 45
46 - 55
56 - 65
Over 65
3.
Which of the following areas best represents where you live/work/represent
Tallaght Tymon
Tallaght Springfield
Tallaght Oldbawn
Tallaght Milbrook
Tallaght Kingswood
Tallaght Kiltipper
Tallaght Kilnamanagh
Tallaght Killinarden
Tallaght Jobstown
Tallaght Brookfield
Tallaght Glenview
Tallaght Fettercairn
Tallaght Belgard
Tallaght Avonbeg
Whitechurch
Rathfarnham
4.
Which of the following best describes your relationship with this area.
I live in this area
I work in this area
I have family in this area
I am in Education in this area
Other
If you answered Other above please specify here.
5.
How long have you lived/worked/attended education/had family here.
Less than 1 year
1 - 5 years
5 - 10 years
10+ years
6.
Over the past three years, would you say that the situation in relation to substance misuse in your area is.
Much Worse
Worse
About the same
Improved
Much Improved
Please Comment Further.
7.
What are the main reasons for this. (Please choose up to three)
Normalisation of the use of drugs
COV-ID 19
Mental Health
Starting to use drugs at a younger age
Increased range of drugs available
Reduced Garda resources
Visibility of Drugs is greater in the area
Lack of alternatives for people
Price of drugs is cheaper
The emergence of crack cocaine
The emergence of new substances (Nitrous Oxide, LEAN or other new drugs) particularly common with young people)
Please Comment Further.
8.
Which of the following are the main problem Drugs. (Please choose up to three)
Alcohol
Cannabis
Heroin
Benzodiazepines
Ecstasy
Cocaine
Crack Cocaine
Prescription Medication
Solvents
Nitrous Oxide
Crystal Meth
Please Comment Further.
9.
Would you say that you are impacted by substance misuse.
Yes
No
10.
If you answered yes to the previous question, Is this impact as a result of substance misuse by.
You
Family Member
Both
Other
Please Comment Further.
11.
What are the visible and non-visible impacts of substance misuse on the communities in Tallaght & Whitechurch.
12.
What areas of Tallaght & Whitechurch are most impacted by substance misuse issues and why do you think that this is the case.
13.
What do you think of the current level of investment to address substance misuse issues in Tallaght & Whitechurch.
Very Inadequate
Inadequate
About Right
Sufficient
Too Much
Please Comment Further.
14.
What more do you think is needed to effectively tackle the substance misuse issue, please choose your top three preferences.
More investment in community-based front line drug services
More Gardai resources
More education and awareness within the community about the harms caused by substance misuse
More Investment in services and supports for children and teenagers to prevent substance misuse as they get older
More investment in Family Support
More Investment in Community Development to enable the community to come together and have their voice heard on substance misuse issues
Local politicians need to be more vocal and lobby government more effectively in relation to the substance misuse issues in the Tallaght & Whitechurch area
More Investment in new or alternative approaches to drug treatment and rehabilitation (including residential options)
Other
Please Comment Further.
15.
Based on your experience and what you have seen in recent years, what have been the main population changes in your area and how have these impacted on your community.
16.
We have included a range of statements to elicit views about how substance misuse might impact on future attitudes to living in the area. Please tick the one that best represents your view.
I love the area and expect to live here for a long time regardless
Having lived here for so long, I am used to the issues, and I don’t think it is as bad as it is sometimes portrayed in the media, so I expect to be living here for a long time
I am becoming increasingly concerned but for the moment, my intention is to continue to live and raise my family in the area
I am genuinely fearful and if it gets much worse, I will be looking to move out of the area
It is too much for me and I am actively looking to move out of the area
Current Progress,
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