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LOCAL PASS A Local approach towards the reduction of PsychoActive Substance uSe Renée Otte February 5, 2015
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Introduction Changing substance use patterns Changing drug markets & diffusion of trends New Psychoactive substances: NPS
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Introduction Monitoring systems: –European –National –Local? Information gap EU/national local level Example: GHB Local PASS
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Local PASS European research consortium 5 countries 9 partners 1 overall aim: Reducing drug use & its harms in Europe –Sharing knowledge –Raising awareness –Toolbox
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Local PASS partners
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Local PASS Toolbox –Early identification, risk assessment, interventions –Before tipping point –Local level
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Benefits Short term –Improved collaboration –Quick response –Tailored to target group Long term –Reduced drug use –Less drug-related problems –Lower costs
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Methods Key informant interviews Literature reviews Focus groups Online survey Identification Risk assessment Interventions
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Results: Identification Early identification panel Appoint ‘Key data collector’ Outreaching data collection Findings: (Online) Panel meetings Emergency mechanisms Barriers & facilitating factors
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Results: Risk Assessment Early risk assessment panel Two levels: –Rapid assessment –Full assessment Risks: Scale Data collection: Triangulation Checklist with criteria
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Results: Interventions Early intervention panel Based on Risk Assessment Key factors –Close contact with users –Collaboration –Both prevention and harm reduction
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Fictious example “Krokodil” Russian adolescents Czech Republic: Availability heroin Krokodil Trend? Risks? Interventions?
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To be continued Local level pilots Prevention paradox Challenge: Start in your own locality!
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Thank you!
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