Man’s desire to employ substances that provide pleasurable stimulation or narcotic effects upon the central nervous system has been expressed universally in ancient as well as in modern civilization. With the passage of time excessive indulgence in them came to be considering as deprived or criminal behavior.
In recent years, however, it has been recognized that drug addiction is a psychiatric and social problem. The very word “drug” means different things for different people. For some people, drugs are those substances which are illegal and socially disapproved of, associated with stereotypes images of “junkies” or solvent snuffers, and not everyday substances that ordinary people use. On other hand many people increasingly refer to all medicinal preparations as drugs.
A drug, broadly speaking, is any substance that, when absorbed into the body of a living organism, alters normal bodily function (World Health Organization, 1969). In pharmacology, a drug is "a chemical substance used in the treatment, cure, prevention, or diagnosis of disease or used to otherwise enhance physical or mental well-being (Middle English Drogges, 2007). Addiction is a chronic, often relapsing, brain disease that causes compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences to the addicted individual and to those around them. Although the initial decision to take drugs is voluntary for most people, the brain changes that occur over time challenge a person’s self-control and ability to resist intense impulses urging them to take drugs (National Institute on Drug Abuse, 2011).
At a glance
- Fieldwork selected seven Shahi Bala patients and four Haji Camp children
- Fieldwork focused on Shahi Bala Treatment Centre and Haji Camp Day Care Center
- 27 sources in the bibliography
Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Common Types of Drugs
1.3 Origin of Drugs
1.4 Objectives of the Study
1.5 Methodology
1.6 Organization of the study
2. DRUG ADDICTION EXCLUSION
2.1 Drug Addiction and Rehabilitation a Review of Literature
2.2 The Past
2.3 Drug use around the world
2.4 Drug addiction in Pakistan
2.5 Rehabilitation of Drug Addicts
3. ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE OF DOST WELFARE FOUNDATION
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Partners Of Dost Welfare Foundation
3.3 The Staff Of Dost Welfare Foundation
3.4 Drug Addiction Treatment and Rehabilitation Programs
3.5 Drop-In Centre and Outreach Services for Street Drug Addicts In Peshawar
3.6 Faith-Based Drug Demand Reduction Services in Fata Regions of Pakistan
3.7 Drug Demand Reduction Services and Strengthening Local Community Organizations in Afghanistan
3.8 Community-Based Drug Demand Reduction Centre, Khazana
3.9 HIV Awareness and Voluntary Counseling Testing Services for Drugs Addicts
3.10 Fieldwork and Internship Program For University Students and Graduates
3.11 Training program for National and International Government Organizations and NGOs
3.12 Treatment Centre for Adults Shahi Bala
3.13 Day Care Centre for Children Haji Camp
4. DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION
4.1 Case histories
5. CONCLUSIONS
5.1 Conclusions
Objectives and Topics
This fieldwork report examines the role of Dost Welfare Foundation in drug treatment and rehabilitation in Peshawar. It investigates participants’ social and demographic circumstances and reasons for drug use, the services available to street drug users, and the foundation’s training and capacity-building activities.
- Drug use and addiction in Pakistan and worldwide
- Social and demographic circumstances of people who use drugs
- Dost Welfare Foundation’s organization and rehabilitation services
- Adult treatment at Shahi Bala and children’s services at Haji Camp
- Fieldwork accounts of drug use and experiences of care
Excerpt from the Book
Drug Use around the World
Drug use is a worldwide phenomenon, and drug use occurs in almost every country. The specific drug or drugs used varies from country to country and from region to region. Worldwide, the three main drugs of use are cannabis (such as marijuana), opiates (such as heroin), and cocaine. Although individual countries have their own drug laws, in general, drug possession, sale, and use are illegal. Unfortunately, laws are not always equally enforced in countries around the world.
Current Global Trends in Drug Use throughout the 1990s, the use of amphetamine-type stimulants (ATS) increased dramatically worldwide. The main regions of use of ATS are in North America, Western Europe, and Asia. By the end of the 1990s, ATS use had stabilized or declined in North America and Western Europe. By contrast, use has continued to increase in Asia. Asia is the leading region for use and manufacture of ATS, and the potential for spreading the problem to other regions continues. Worldwide, cocaine use has been reported in more than two thirds of all countries. Although the use of cocaine is declining in North America, the rate of use still leads the world. In Western Europe, cocaine use has continued to rise since 1980. The lowest rates of cocaine use are found in Asia. Law-enforcement efforts have brought down the rate of production in cocaine-producing nations in recent years.
The use of opiates has been increasing worldwide at an alarming rate, with more than two-thirds of the countries in the world reporting increases. Opiate use is highest in developing nations and nations in transition, while use in developed nations is stable or declining. One possible reason for the increase in use worldwide is that production of opium has increased dramatically. Production of opium has been shifting from Southeast Asia to Southwest Asia. Afghanistan leads the world in opium production, producing 79 percent of the total. Cannabis remains the most widespread drug in use worldwide. The use of cannabis is increasing overall, but in some regions, notably North America, Russia, China, and parts of Asia, use has stabilized or decreased in recent years. Cannabis will probably remain the most widely used drug because the crop is easily grown in many different climates and requires no processing for use as drugs.
Chapter Summaries
INTRODUCTION: Introduces definitions, types and origins of drugs, followed by the study’s objectives, sampling and data-collection approach.
DRUG ADDICTION EXCLUSION: Reviews literature on addiction, drug use internationally and in Pakistan, and approaches to rehabilitation.
ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE OF DOST WELFARE FOUNDATION: Describes the foundation’s partners, staff and programmes, including treatment and services at the two fieldwork sites.
DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION: Presents participants’ accounts and discusses their circumstances, reasons for drug use and experiences of services.
CONCLUSIONS: Summarizes the report’s observations about participants and the foundation’s treatment and support services.
Keywords
drug addiction, rehabilitation, Dost Welfare Foundation, Peshawar, Pakistan, fieldwork, street children, drug treatment, social exclusion, harm reduction, counselling, vocational training, aftercare
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the report about?
It examines Dost Welfare Foundation’s role in drug treatment and rehabilitation through fieldwork at two centres in Peshawar.
What are its central topics?
The report covers drug use, participants’ social circumstances, rehabilitation services, the foundation’s programmes and clients’ experiences.
What is the study’s primary objective?
It aims to examine factors associated with participants’ drug use, describe services for street drug users and understand the foundation’s training and capacity building.
What research method was used?
The author conducted fieldwork, selecting seven patients at Shahi Bala and four children at Haji Camp and asking general questions about their lives and drug histories.
What does the main body cover?
It reviews literature, profiles the foundation and its programmes, and analyses accounts collected during fieldwork.
Which keywords characterize the work?
Key terms include drug addiction, rehabilitation, Peshawar, street children, harm reduction and aftercare.
Why were Shahi Bala and Haji Camp selected?
The report states that the two centres were selected because they were easily reachable for the fieldwork study.
How does the report describe the Shahi Bala treatment plan?
It describes pre-treatment, treatment and post-treatment phases, including detoxification, rehabilitation, vocational skills development and aftercare.
What services does the report describe at Haji Camp?
It describes food, medical care, education and counselling for street children, as well as referrals for children who use drugs.
- Quote paper
- Noor Ahmed (Author), 2012, The Role Of Dost Welfare Foundation in Rehabilitation of Drug Addicts, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/206992
