The Level 5 Community Addiction Studies Course, run by Ballyfermot Drug and Alcohol Task Force, will start up again on 22 September. Applications are open on our website.

 The course runs for 20 weeks and participants can expect the following: 

• Learn about drugs and their effects
• Develop an understanding of addiction
• Examine own attitudes
• Become more effective in personal responses
•          Develop the skills and knowledge to become more effective in responding to drug misuse in the community

 The details are: 

 Location:  Matt Talbot Community Trust, 77 Colepark Drive, Drumfinn, Dublin 10, D10 EH34

When: Tuesdays, 5.30-8.30pm (with break), over 20 weeks, Sep 2026 – March 2027

Start Date:  22 September 2026

Certification:  Through BRACE, Ballymun. BRACE is registered with QQI (Quality and Qualifications Ireland). The programme is accredited as Community Addiction Studies QQI Award (Minor) Level 5 – Further Education and Training.

Cost:  €100 unwaged. €200 waged.

For more information, and to apply, please contact Rikke at rsiersbaek@liffeypartnership.ie or 087-148-6080, or use this link:  https://ballyfermotldatf.ie/training/