As we move into our 35th year we remain an authority in advising on trends on substance misuse at national and international level, while our laboratory continues to provide evidence on trends which support policy development and service planning.

On behalf of myself and my consultant colleagues, Dr. Eamon Keenan, Dr. Brion Sweeney, Dr. Siobhan King (acting) and Dr. Bobby Smyth, I would like to express our appreciation for the support of our Chairman, Mr. Denis P. McCarthy, the Board Members, General Manager, Ms. Sheila Heffernan, and the senior management team. The dedication of the Senior Registrar and all members of the multidisciplinary teams, together with the administrative and support staff at Trinity Court, St. Michael’s Ward, Beaumont Hospital and Cuan Dara, Cherry Orchard Hospital, is very much appreciated.

Dr. John O’Connor
Clinical Director
Consultant Psychiatrist in
Substance Misuse
July 2004