Frontline’s North East Inner City (NEIC) alcohol hub opened in October 2022. Unlike our addiction support services in Inchicore and Bluebell, the NEIC service is focused on providing support for adults struggling with alcohol issues.
It is part of the Integrated Alcohol Service (IAS) which was established by the HSE to provide a service in an area where a gap in specific alcohol addiction services had been identified.
The team within the IAS, which includes Frontline Addiction Practitioners, provides services including medical, counselling, psychosocial interventions, one-to-one key working, care planning, and case management as well as referral to a community detox to support people seeking to address their alcohol-related problems.
You can read about Frontline’s client Andrew’s experience with the service the NEIC provides here.
Signs to look out for if you are concerned about your drinking:
Thinking ahead
Worrying about when you’ll be able to have your next drink.
Withdrawal
Suffering from withdrawal symptoms like sweating, shaking, irritability, nausea, or insomnia as a result of not drinking alcohol.
Function
Needing alcohol to function – this can be on a day to day basis or for going to events or nights out.
Tolerance
Needing to drink more and more alcohol to get drunk / reach the desired effect.
Morning routine
Drinking alcohol, or desiring to drink alcohol, when you wake up in the morning.
Drinking alone
Consuming alcohol regularly on your own or trying to hide your alcohol consumption from those around you.
Relationships
Relationships with friends or family are being affected by your drinking.
If you are struggling with an alcohol problem or are concerned about a family member you can contact us on 01 4736502 to make an appointment. Our addiction practitioners can meet you in confidence for a chat and guide you through the process of assessing your needs and matching you with the right services that we can provide for you. If you have a crisis our staff are available to help.
Frontline’s Alcohol Service is located at 56 North Great Clarence Street, Dublin 1, D01 VW57, and is available to individuals over the age of 18, living within Dublin North City and County.
