Quotes
Below are snippets of what artists and medical professionals think about the RADE programme.
"RADE's innovative programme of combating substance abuse through art introduces addicts to their own genius, their own best selves, it focuses on the buzz that living a positive life can bring, a buzz that is genuine and life enhancing..." President Mary McAleese
"Not alone does it bring story and drama directly to us but it shows, by its very existence, the transforming power of the arts in the lives of those involved. I have not been as moved or as energised in a very long time and I was not alone” Film Director, Peter Sheridan
“I have learned more about the personal journey that is addiction from the creative writing at RADE than any medical text” Dr.Fergus McCabe
“The project that is RADE allows the powerful processes of art to work their magic -painting, writing, acting, making in all its forms. RADE puts creativity at the service of personal transformation” Poet, Paula Meehan, Creative Writing Facilitator with RADE for 2006
“The HSE sees working with community based projects as a priority. RADE has been proactive in the area in reaching into the world of the Arts to bring about recovery and rehabilitation. These initiatives are of great benefit to patients enabling them to make progress and move forward.” Dr. Margaret Bourke
