Basic principle

Harm reduction is based on the principle that every substance user has the ability to intervene in his or her use. Every substance user also has the ability to unlock, strengthen and develop this potential.

Africa

In December 2009 Mainline researched the living circumstances of drug users in the Kenian cities of Nairobi and Mombassa. Unfortunately there is insufficient attention for harm reduction and the rights of drug users, most of whom smoke heroin.

Cambodia

Since 2006 Mainline has supported the civil society organisation, Friends International, which tries to help street children, users and former drug users in Cambodia. The organisation offers drug users, former drug users and street children - and in some cases even their parents - food, information, medical care and practical training. The revenue that is generated from the work after the practical training is completed, is donated to suffering families. To offer more extensive support, Friends International works together with organisations like Mith Samlanh, the Youth Network in Khmer, the Sun & Moon Organization and M’lop Tapang.

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Bhutan

Mainline recently researched the situation of drug users in Thimpu, the main capital of Bhutan. We gave several short training to a variety of organisations that work with drug users.

Contact

Care providers who have good, professional contact with their clients, generally observe better results, and take more pleasure in their work. This Mainline training teaches care professionals the specific skills required to establish good contact with substance users.