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?

Prevention and Recovery

Infectious diseases and substance use

HIV and hepatitis B and C are serious infectious diseases that occur relatively frequently among substance users. As a result of developments in treatment methods, it is both wise and necessary to pursue an active testing policy. To provide clear information and carefully guide substance users requires knowledge of infectious diseases. The care provider can use their counselling skills to support and motivate the user in the choices they make.

Target group

Medical  professionals, care providers and other professionals in the addiction treatment sector.

Contents

The training gives insight in the symptoms, course of the disease and the treatment methods for infectious diseases like hepatitis B and C, HIV and TB. The consequences of the diagnosis and the impact of treatment are explained. In addition to providing practical information, the course will also focus on pre- and post-test counselling, as well pursuing an active testing policy.

Themes

  • symptoms and complaints
  • dilemmas facing users who require testing
  • progress of the disease and treatment
  • pre- and post-test counselling
  • pursuing an active testing policy

 

Duration

Two three-hour sessions

Costs

€ 1200,- for a group of up to 15 people

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