Russian Roulette

For the Dutch awareness campaign on hepatitis C, Mainline developed a game called ‘Russian Roulette.’ A good tool for starting up conversations in different settings and fields of work. By making up their own questions, social workers can bring up sensitive issues in a light-hearted setting. The board game can be ordered via this website, starting September 20 2010.

Research

Mainline and the Schorer Foundation conducted research into MSM (Men who have Sex with Men), substance use and high-risk behaviour. Some of the research questions were: which drugs does this group use and how does their use affect the susceptibility to infectious diseases?

Excessive Use

First aid after an overdose

An overdose does not necessarily have to be fatal. If fellow substance users, bystanders or care providers respond appropriately they can help save the person’s life. It is important for professionals to be able to recognise the symptoms of an overdose and know how to respond properly.

Target group

Care providers and professionals who are confronted with drug overdoses in their everyday work. A separate training course is available for substance users.

Participants will learn how to recognise a possible overdose and – if necessary – how to take action. The training looks at the working and effects of different types of drugs, prevention strategies against an overdose, how to respond effectively, and resuscitation techniques.