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.

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* 1. Gender

Male

Female

Gender Neutral

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* 2. Age Range

10 - 18

19 - 25

26 - 35

36 - 45

46 - 55

56 - 65

Over 65

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* 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

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* 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.

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* 5. How long have you lived/worked/attended education/had family here.

Less than 1 year

1 - 5 years

5 - 10 years

10+ years

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* 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

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* 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)

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* 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

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* 9. Would you say that you are impacted by substance misuse.

Yes

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* 10. If you answered yes to the previous question, Is this impact as a result of substance misuse by.

You

Family Member

Both

Other

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* 11. What are the visible and non-visible impacts of substance misuse on the communities in Tallaght & Whitechurch.

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* 12. What areas of Tallaght & Whitechurch are most impacted by substance misuse issues and why do you think that this is the case.

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* 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

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* 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

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* 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.

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* 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