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This document outlines the context and background for programming in resource-constrained settings focused on problem drug users. It highlights direct benefits such as mental and physical health assessments, community-based detoxification services, and the formation of emotional support groups for affected family members. It also details effective prevention initiatives and peer networks advocating healthy life practices. Through surveys of 3,255 individuals, this project aims to understand drug use patterns, socio-demographic factors, and improve support mechanisms for individuals at risk.
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The Context and Background for Programming in Resource Constrained Settings CMBH83
Direct benefits To Problem Drug Users: (strengthening the Continuum of Care) • Assessment of mental and physical condition • Peer based and other appropriate Counselling • Community based Detoxification services, home-based care and formation of support groups • Assessment of treatment needs of and making appropriate referrals
To Affected Family Members: • Understanding drug use, its consequences and their role as care providers • Formation of self-help groups/emotional support groups, after care To those at-risk of Drug Use: • Prevention initiatives • Peer Networks advocating healthy life practices
CLASSIFICATION OF COMMUNES: Anti Drug Police Badly Affected Mod. Affected Not Affected
Drug Use – Past Month use across Target Group, N = 754 / 1465
Drug Type – (Past month use) by Frequent Drug Users, N = 300 / 1465
Median Age Vs. Median Age of First Drug Use across Target Groups, N = 1465
Median Age vs. Median Age of First Use by Drug Type, N = 1465
Distribution of Frequent Drug Users (N= 300) and Injecting Drug Users ( N= 51) across Survey Provinces