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Alcohol & Substance Abuse Prevention
Alcohol & Substance Abuse Prevention
Aim of the ASAP Programme –
• To
reduce the harm caused by alcohol
and drugs throughout the Association
 Educate
 Raise awareness of what can be done at local level
 Develop a policy to prevent and to respond to incidents
 Review procedures
 Support club and it’s members
ASAP Structure
ASAP Club Officer
 Contact person for programme within the Club
 Attend seminars / training as required
 Oversee the development of a Club Policy
 Organise education sessions if required
• ASAP Officer
• Club Policy
• Local Agencies
• Drug Information
• www.gaa.ie/asap
• Club section
• Player messages
• Upcoming events
‘Club Matters’ DVD
1. Sporting Performance
2. Developing a Club Policy
3. Dealing with an alcohol
related situation
4. Dealing with a drug related
situation
Steps to a healthier club
1. Appoint an ASAP / Health officer (s)
2. Use resources to drive initiative
3. Develop a Club Policy
• Use policy template
• Review current practices
4. Organise awareness sessions as required
Supported by….
 Section
B – Duty of Care
 Committee member responsible for driving agenda
 Evidence of events