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Assessing the socioeconomic costs of drug abuse in Hong Kong SAR
Project Approved in 2014
The research project aims at (i) identifying and assessing the nature, extent and impact of various associated factors and externalities contributing to the socioeconomic costs due to drug abuse in the context of Hong Kong; (ii) determining the socioeconomic consequences of drug abuse by different types of illicit drugs in Hong Kong based on the available analytical framework; and (iii) identifying which subgroups of population suffers the most from drug abuse in terms of socioeconomic costs.
Gastrointestinal, hepatic and biliary sequelae of frequent ketamine use: a prospective observational study
Project Approved in 2014
The objectives of this research project are to (i) determine the underlying aetiology of abdominal discomfort among frequent ketamine users; and (ii) determine the prevalence of different gastrointestinal, liver and biliary pathologies among frequent ketamine users and to determine risk factors associated with the development of different gastrointestinal, liver and biliary pathologies among frequent ketamine users.
Synergy together Strive for excellence
Project Approved in 2013
To conduct a number of school-based anti-drug activities including teachers’ training, parent workshops, an award scheme for parents to reinforce parent-child communication, drug education programmes for kindergarten and primary school students, anti-drug drama training for students, etc.
“Your Choice” Nano-movie Competition cum Road Show
Project Approved in 2013
To enhance young people’s drug knowledge and their resilience against drugs through a short film production competition. Workshops on script-writing and film making, as well as a prize presentation ceremony will also be organised.
sPADAP – Smart Parents Against Drug Abuse Platform
Project Approved in 2013
To produce anti-drug mobile phone apps targeting parents, students, social workers and anti-drug experts. The apps will provide anti-drug knowledge and tools to aid in identification of hidden drug abusers and provide a communication platform for students and their friends, as well as parents and social workers. In addition, workshops will be conducted for parents to educate them about the use of social media in communicating with youths, as well as workshops to teach students to develop mobile apps.
Project N.E.T. – drug prevention and education project
Project Approved in 2013
The project aims to enhance relationship between high-risk youths and their parents, and help build up self-image and self-confidence of these high-risk youths. Activities include parent education and support services such as home visits, parent support groups, and adventure-based training, interest groups, workshops on social skills and relationship building, career guidance and job placement for high-risk youths. School-based narrative and art supporting groups for high-risk youths will also be organised.
Drugs, All Clear
Project Approved in 2013
To raise awareness of public and secondary school students on the harms of drug abuse through lectures and laboratory sessions demonstrating the effects of ketamine on mice. The lectures and laboratory sessions will be produced as DVDs, and will be broadcast on various channels for a wider dissemination of drug harms.
Sing Movie Anti Drugs Project
Project Approved in 2013
The project includes producing and screening an anti-drug short film based on a real case of ex-drug addict. A mobile app is to be produced to provide a platform for disseminating anti-drug knowledge and game. Interest classes and public performances will be held to spread anti-drug awareness in the community.
Formula for Positive Life
Project Approved in 2013
To instil positive outlook among primary and junior secondary school students through positive psychology intervention. Group-based activities, visits to drug treatment and rehabilitation centres and adventure-based day camp will be organised. In addition, parent talks and groups will be conducted to raise anti-drug awareness, strengthen their skills in identifying hidden drug abusers and foster parent-child communications.
Beat Drugs Alliance - Brief Motivational Intervention for Hidden Substance Abusers
Project Approved in 2013
The project aims to establish a model of accessible, territory-wide brief intervention to enhance the motivation of hidden substance abusers to seek for treatment services. The project consists of three parts, namely (a) identify hidden substance abusers through website or receive referrals from non-governmental organisations; (b) provide five-day in-patient motivational brief intervention by collaboration with the North District Hospital; and (c) a 12-week post discharge follow up services.