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Project title
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"Implementation of Methadone Programme in Kuldiga district" |
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Duration
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01 December 2009 - 31 January 2011 |
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Project goal and objectives
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The main goal of the project is to implement long-term pharmacoteraphy for opioid dependent persons in Kuldiga and Kuldiga district. Project objectives:
- To establish methadone cabinet;
- To implement methadone maintenance programme;
- To increase knowledge of personnel;
- To monitor results.
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Results
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- Methadone cabinet is established and equipped (22 Aizputes str., Kuldīga);
- During the project, consulted, informed and sent to narcologist 15 patients;
- 4 patients have received methadone maintenance therapy (MMT) - everyone had access to drug addiction specialist, psychologist and social worker;
- 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);
- 3 seminars on pharmacotherapy with methadone were held for police, court, probation, medical and social workers in Kuldīga. In total 46 people participated.
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UNODC budget
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10,653.30 LVL |