Taskforce formed in battle against addiction ’scourge’

A dedicated community taskforce aimed at tackling substance and alcohol abuse in South Donegal is to be established.

The move was decided upon at a meeting held in Donegal Town last night, which heard contributions from the North West Drugs Task Force and the North West Alcohol Forum representatives.

The common consensus at the meeting was that local communities must take some form of responsibility in the fight against drug and alcohol addiction.

The taskforce will draw together relevant agencies, concerned parents and members of the business community.

Last night’s meeting was orgainsed by the Donegal Family Resource Centre.

Chairman Jim McLaughlin said the taskforce is a long-term project, with hopes high it will yield positive results.