Powerful new film highlights the devastating impact of cocaine
A powerful new awareness film, highlighting the devastating effects of cocaine use and addiction on individuals, families and communities, has been premiered at The Canal Court Hotel in Newry.
The informative event was hosted by former GAA footballer and mental health advocate, Oisín McConville.
Entitled ‘Impacts of Cocaine – The Human Cost’, the film was developed by Aftercare Addiction Services charity, Davina’s Ark, in partnership with the Newry, Mourne and Down Policing and Community Safety Partnership (PCSP).
The film places people at the centre of the conversation around drug addiction. It challenges perceptions and confronts the misconception that cocaine use is a ‘victimless activity’.
Guests in attendance at the screening included Newry and Armagh MP Daire Hughes; Council Chairperson, Councillor Philip Campbell; PSNI Deputy Chief Constable Ryan Henderson; Rosemary Rooney (Davina’s Ark Chief Executive Officer); Gavin Booth and Ciaran Mackin (Davina’s Ark Board members); and Martina Flynn (Newry, Mourne and Down District Council Head of Engagement).
Davina’s Ark recently won the Community Wellbeing Initiative Award at the All Island IPB Pride of Place Awards for its compassionate care to families and individuals affected by addiction.
The photograph above includes representatives from the many organisations that attended the premiere of the new awareness film, highlighting the devastating effects of cocaine use and addiction.