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We will deliver a 1hr prevention and educational power point presentation and workshop. Our workshops are interactive, so we encourage participants asking lots of questions and engaging with our team.
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Gold Standard Corporate Addiction Workshops
The aim of Let's Talk Addiction is to educate and inform employees of corporate companies and the general public about the potential risks involved in substance use.
How We Can Help?
Employee Welfare
Substance use can impact the workplace in many ways including absenteeism, lower productivity, and poor performance
Support
Our educational and preventative workshops help lift the stigma and discrimination that's associated with people who find themselves in addiction.
Information
The aim of Let's Talk Addiction is to educate and inform employees of corporate companies and the general public about the potential risks involved in substance use.
About Us
Lets Talk Addiction
Let's Talk Addiction was founded by David Gould who himself has many years of both lived and professional experience in the area of addiction and mental health. David has achieved several academic qualifications in the field of addiction and mental health. David takes a relaxed and humorous approach to our workshops as the topics we discuss can be heavy at times.
David's many years of recovery from addiction has guided him to developing this program.
Signposting Supports
Supporting Companies
Creating Awareness of Addiction
Understanding Companies & Staffs Needs
Addiction Workshops
Ireland is listed as the fifth worst country in Europe for alcohol related problems according to a WHO report in 2018. A “Global Report on Cocaine 2023” issued by the UNODC reflects that Irish people are the joint-fourth highest users of cocaine. Our workshop can help Employers educate employees on the risks involved in substance use, whilst guiding employees to gaining support if required.
Prevention
Facilitation of a 1hr preventative and educational workshop on different addictions and substances that are trending in Ireland today.
Education
Each addiction and substance will be explored, and their effects explained. We also discuss the best route for someone seeking support from substance use.
Q&A Discussion
David respects peoples confidentially, all discussions are completely confidential, and participants are treated with the utmost respect and non-judgement. A big part of recovery is knowing that you can have the confidence to speak to someone who will respect your confidentiality.
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We partner with companies all over Ireland to deliver the very best in corporate addiction workshops
Each month we deliver a workshop to a chosen charitable organisation free of charge.
Please get in touch to enquire about bookings. We travel to companies all over Ireland or we can offer an online service via Microsoft Teams.
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0872991766
A selection of our Partners
Frequently Asked Addiction Workshop Questions
Yes, we cover the whole island of Ireland.
Our workshops aim to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and provide practical tools for understanding and addressing addiction in the workplace.
Organizations looking to support employee well-being and improve understanding around addiction can benefit greatly.
Addiction can lead to reduced productivity, absenteeism, and challenges with employee morale.
We offer both in-person and virtual sessions tailored to fit your organization's needs.
Our workshops cover topics such as identifying signs of addiction, support resources, and fostering a supportive workplace environment while exploring each substance and addictive behaviours.
Yes, we offer continued support and resources to maintain a proactive approach in the workplace.
We provide specific strategies for managers to create an open, supportive, and nonjudgmental workplace culture.
Contact us through our website or email to set up a free 30 minute consultation and discuss the best approach for your team.
Yes, we ensure privacy and confidentiality for all workshop participants.
Yes David believes in sharing parts his lived experience, this can be a key part or lifting the stigma associated with addiction.
Some kind words - Testimonials
Support
"We were delighted to welcome David to our Youth Work team meeting to talk about how drugs effect our everyday lives. David's knowledge of the subject and his easy style of presentation made the workshop so interesting that we didn't realise the time had gone by so quickly. David encouraged us to ask questions while he listened intently and guided us to the resources and supports that are available for those affected by addiction but also those who are doing their best to provide support."
Geraldine Hogarty, Regional Director
Youth Work Ireland Meath
Compassion
"I would like to thank David for taking the time to come to Wilkinstown Community Centre on Monday to discuss addiction. David talked with such compassion about the impact addiction can have on individuals, their families, friends and community. David also shared information on the many services available for those struggling with addiction and the options for those support them."
Counsellor / Psychotherapist Sarah Elson
Navan Co. Meath
Inspiration
"We just wanted to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude and admiration for the incredible presentation you delivered today. Your dedication and hard work have not gone unnoticed, and we are truly grateful for the positive impact you have on all of us. Your trust in our abilities has touched us deeply, and we genuinely wish you all the best in your endeavors. Thank you for being such an inspiration to us all. "
HSE Northeast training
Navan Co. Meath
What is Addiction?
Dr. Maté, renowned addiction expert, calls for a compassionate approach toward addiction, whether in ourselves or in others. Gabor believes that the source of addictions is not to be found in genes, but in childhood trauma and in stress and social dislocation endemic to systems of inequality and injustice