The State of Addiction in Northern Ireland (ft. Prof Kathryn Higgins & Dr Anne Campbell from Queen’s University Belfast)

 

Meet Prof Kathryn Higgins & Dr Anne Campbell…

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

In today’s 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

Check it out!

This episode is part of our ongoing series with Queens University, where we have the chance to sit down with an interesting student, professor or graduate once a month to hear and share their story.

To find out more and listen to the other episodes in this series, please visit bestofbelfast.org/qub.

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Thanks again to Prof Kathryn Higgins & Dr Anne Campbell for taking the time to share their story with us.

See you next time.

— Matt

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