Podcasts Culture Best Of Belfast: Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast #250 The State of Addiction in Northern Ireland (ft. Prof Kathryn Higgins & Dr Anne Campbell from Queens University Belfast)

#250 The State of Addiction in Northern Ireland (ft. Prof Kathryn Higgins & Dr Anne Campbell from Queens University Belfast)

Published: March 14, 2022, 4 a.m.

Today\u2019s episode features a conversation about the state of addiction in Northern Ireland with Dr Anne Campbell and Professor Kathryn Higgins from Queen\u2019s University Belfast who have both dedicated their professional careers to researching and implementing solutions around this issue.\xa0 \xa0 In today\u2019s episode we talk about:

  • What personally got each them into the field of addiction
  • Key insights from longitudinal studies and individual stories
  • Which substances are causing the greatest harm locally
  • Unique strengths and weaknesses NI faces with addiction
  • The impact of COVID on the sector
  • Some of the incredible research they have been involved in over the years
  • And first steps you and I can take to get help or help others\xa0
\xa0 Check it out! \xa0 https://bestofbelfast.org/stories/state-of-addiction-northern-ireland