Pilot of an Early Intervention Programme for Low-Risk Persons Who Use Drugs in the Philippines

• Main Authors: Baloloy, Jim Rey R., Hechanova, Maria Regina, Co, Trixia Anne C., Angeles, Patrick Louis B.
• Format: text
• Published: Archīum Ateneo 2023
• Subjects: Drug use; mental health; Philippines; prevention; substance use; Psychology; Social and Behavioral Sciences; Substance Abuse and Addiction
• Online Access: https://archium.ateneo.edu/psychology-faculty-pubs/435; https://doi.org/10.1177/00178969231203973
• Institution: Ateneo De Manila University

Objective: The aim of this study was to pilot and evaluate the feasibility of an early intervention programme for low-risk drug users in the Philippines. Design: The early intervention consists of three sessions delivered by paraprofessionals focusing on stress, wellbeing, substance use, family and...