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The 7th Mainland, Hong Kong and Macau Conference on Prevention of Drug Abuse

Project Approved in 2010 (R1)

This project will organise a conference in 2011 to promote cross-sectoral exchange and communication among Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau on drug issues. Elements include conference, workshop and visit to anti-drug service organisations.

Prospective Observational Study of Urinary Symptoms, Sexual Behaviors and Psychiatric Symptoms in Ketamine Misusers

Project Approved in 2010 (R1)

This study aims to evaluate the urinary, psychiatric symptoms and sexual attitude of ex-ketamine users and the relationship with the pattern of previous ketamine use.

A Community Study of Uro-Psycho-Physical Changes in Young Adults Using Ketamine

Project Approved in 2010 (R1)

Through the establishment of a mobile clinic run by professional health-care workers at specific youth centres, the relative risk of dosage, frequency and duration of ketamine abuse for changes in body system functions, and the extensiveness of damage caused in community young adults will be studied.

The Detrimental Effects of Long Term Ketamine with Alcohol Abuses in Mice and Its Use in an Educational Program

Project Approved in 2010 (R1)

Through the setup of a long-term abuse model in mice, the detrimental effects of long-term uses of ketamine and alcohol on internal organs will be studied. Educational programmes based on research result will be offered to youngsters.

Clinical Profile of Lower Urinary Tract Changes and Urinary Marker Measurements in Young Adults using Ketamine

Project Approved in 2010 (R1)

The study aims to determine the relative risk of dosage, frequency of ingestion and duration of ketamine use for changes in lower urinary tract function. The utility of urinary markers to correlate with the degree of bladder damages is also evaluated.

Beat Drugs Alliance

Project Approved in 2010 (R1)

Training will be provided to rehabilitated drug abusers and they will be engaged as counsellors to run an anti-drug website which will provide drug and rehabilitation service information with experience sharing in discussion forum and through emails. The website will identify hidden drug abusers and intervention will be given by social workers and peer counsellors to enhance their motivation to quit drugs.

Drug Knowledge Project

Project Approved in 2010 (R1)

This project aims at enhancing the knowledge of the drug workers, school personnel, as well as the general public on drug abuse and drug treatment and rehabilitation work in Hong Kong. Exhibitions, seminars, exchange tour and a conference which enhance various treatment and rehabilitation service providers to work together will be organised.

"Shining Stories @ Narrative Therapy"

Project Approved in 2010 (R1)

High risk female teenagers in Tin Shui Wai and North District will be identified from schools and by outreaching teams. Apart from follow-up case work, they will be arranged to participate in interest classes, multi-session experiential learning programme, and personal growth & peer support groups.

Stand Up, No Drug

Project Approved in 2010 (R1)

This project aims at enhancing drug service users' attachment to the community and mobilising support from the community. Job and social skill training, job placement for drug abusers, anti-drug ambassadors training, mentor matching, volunteer work and anti-drug campaign for students and members of the public will be organised in this project. Key factors in successful community mobilisation will also be investigated.

"Fresh Community" An Integrated Anti-Drugs Programme for Youth and Community Enhancement @ Wong Tai Sin

Project Approved in 2010 (R1)

Co-operation among different disciplines will be engaged so as to provide social-medical counselling and activities for young drug abusers in Wong Tai Sin District. Through outreach body check service in schools and in the community, hidden drug abusers, youngsters with minor offence, specific female groups will be identified for receiving the service. Anti-drug talks, workshops and activities for primary school students, high risk families and general public will be provided by the grantee.