Enabling Students and Higher Education Institutions to Lead the Response on Drugs

ESHEILD is a multicomponent initiative that combines digital innovation, behavioural science, and institutional policy reform to reduce drug-related harms in Higher Education Institutions across Ireland.

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Enabling Students & Higher Education Institutions to Lead the Response on Drugs

ESHEILD is a multicomponent initiative that combines digital innovation, behavioural science, and institutional policy reform to reduce drug-related harms in Higher Education Institutions across Ireland.

Why address drug-related harms in Higher Education?

The Drug Use in Higher Education in Ireland (DUHEI) Survey 2021

Findings highlight the need for a strong, research-backed approach to supporting students

of students reported ever using illicit substances
of students felt that drug use has a negative effect on student life
of students reported ever using illicit substances

Why address drug-related harms in Higher Education?

The Drug Use in Higher Education in Ireland (DUHEI) Survey 2021

Findings highlight the need for a strong, research-backed approach to supporting students

of students reported ever using illicit substances
of students felt that drug use has a negative effect on student life
of students reported ever using illicit substances

Reducing harms on campuses across Ireland

In partnership with a number of Higher Education Institutions across Ireland, and with support from regional and local Drug and Alcohol Task Forces,
ESHEILD is helping to advance evidence-based, student-informed harm reduction on campuses nationwide.

Reducing harms on campuses across Ireland

In partnership with a number of Higher Education Institutions across Ireland, and with support from regional and local Drug and Alcohol Task Forces, ESHEILD is helping to advance evidence-based, student-informed harm reduction on campuses nationwide.