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Project title
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"Implementation of Pharmacotherapy with Methadone in Daugavpils" |
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Duration
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01 December 2009 - 30 November 2010 |
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Project goal and objectives
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The main goals of the project are:
- To implement pharmacotherapy with methadone in order drug users could receive treatment in Daugavpils;
- To decrease incidence of such diseases as hepatitis and HIV;
- To inform patients about their diseases.
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Results
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- Methadone cabinet is established and equipped (2 Stacijas str., Daugavpils);
- During the project 3 patients have received methadone maintenance therapy (MMT) - everyone had access to drug addiction specialist, psychologist and social worker;
- 4 persons (staff of MMT cabinet) have participated in trainings and seminars organized by UNODC and other institutions;
- Data on clients' health status and treatment results have been collected and analysed using Addiction Severity Index (ASI);
- Developed cooperation with probation service and municipal police;
- Prepared publication (information about methadone program) in local newspaper.
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UNODC budget
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5,030.00 LVL |