Call to better fund anti-drug initiatives

A CALL was made yesterday for more Government support for anti-drugs programmes, as a major awareness initiative got underway in Cork.

The third Cork Drug Awareness Week, at which Mountjoy Prison’s governor John Lonergan will be a key speaker, aims to highlight the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse.

It will also raise awareness and provide information so communities, families and professionals know where to go for help and information.