The family of a popular young man from West Belfast is campaigning to set up a crisis a rehab centre in his memory
.The 23-year-old had been battling drug addiction after starting to take cannabis when he was a teenager. Lorraine says he also took other drugs including heroin.On Sunday, ahead of World Mental Health Day, Jack's family and friends were joined by other families affected by addiction and suicide, to walk together, to highlight the need for a local rehab and crisis centre.
Sharing photos of Jack, she wrote: "This is my son. He's not just a drug addict who didn't matter. Not a waster, a druggie, a junkie. All derogatory words from tongues that cut deeper than a knife. He despised himself because of what it was doing to his family, he didn't want to be a drug addict. "Drugs tormented him. I can't tell you the pain I will always be in without him. If it wasn't for my kids I wouldn't be here believe me. You can't come close to imagining this pain sadly you can only know it. Please sign and share my petition below. So many young people need help. We need a rehab and crisis centre."She said: "Drug deaths are continuing to rise and they continue to have a devastating impact in our communities.
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