04/19/23 ERNA Meeting, Krakow 25-28th September 2004

MANUAL “TALKS ABOUT DRUGS”

BULGARIAN RED CROSSJordan Tankovsky

Dr.Veneta Vassileva

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The manual :

Manual for trainers on drug’s prevention and prevention of risky behaviour

Project “Sustainable aspects of intercultural understanding”, financed by the Regional Delegation of IFRC&RC, Budapest

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STEP BY STEP

1996 – first trainings for BRCY volunteers on prevention of drug abuse risky behaviour

1997 – accumulation of experience and expertise and external assistance

1997 – launching peer education. Trained volunteers entering Bulgarian schools

1999 – performance of peer education system (three modules) on prevention of risky behaviour

2001 – conducting trainings for other NGO’s, young people from roma population

2002 – setting up network of regional trainers on prevention of risky behaviour

2004 – elaboration and publishing of a manual for trainers “Talks about drugs”

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CONTENT of the manual

14 chapters (based on logical continuity)

12 appendix (practical)

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CONTENT

Chapter 1 – Principles of the Movement

Chapter 2 – Model of BRCY “Peer to peer education”

Informational module Interpersonal communication and team

work Expert and preparatory module

N.B. Every volunteer attended three modules training is supervised by professionals and acknowledged trainers

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CONTENT

Chapter 3 – Communication. Taking decisions under pressure

The role of verbal and non-verbal communication in the trainer’s behavior

The ability to say “No” to strongly proposed drugs by peer

Utilization of proper techniques for effective introduction of trainers to varies publics

Being tolerant while working with peers from different social groups and minorities

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Epidemiologic situation in Bulgaria. Use and misuse of psychoactive substances

Smoking Alcohol consumption Illegal drugs

Measurable parameters:1. Distribution2. The beginning (age)3. Frequency4. Symptoms of intensified

use

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Groups of psychoactive substances, history and impact

Anabolic steroids Alcohol Amphetamines – cocaine, crack, ecstasy Inhalants Cannabis Cocaine Hallucinogenic – LSD, psilocybin, mescaline Psychoactive medicines – Tranquilizers,Codeine, Parkisan Nicotine Heroine

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FIRST AID in case of abuse with psychoactive substances

In case of panic

In case of faint and unconsciousness

In case of dizziness and drowsiness, but in conscience

In case of dehidratation

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Abuse with psychoactive substances and treatment of addictions

What does it mean addiction Criteria for addiction Main principles for their treatment Phases of treatment Pharmacological treatment Exerting influence by psycho social

methods

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Harm Reduction Programmes

Principles and characteristics of harm reduction

Harm reduction programmes – “exchange of syringes and”, “Out reach programmes”, “Drop – in centres”, “Methadone programmes”

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CONCEPT FOR PREVENTION for teachers, parents and children

Principles of prevention of use of psychoactive substances

Risky and protective factors Prevention planning – family programmes,

school programmes, community programmes; Multiplying preventive programmes Main elements of planning for preventive

intervention – problematic situation, conceptual base, need of preventive intervention, target groups, aims and objectives, methods, resources, evaluation;

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Introduction of therapeutic community and concept for their functioning

History

Structure

Methods, rules and regulations in the community

Activities and programmes

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THE ROLE OF ADVERTISEMENT AND IT’S INFLUENCE

The purpose of this chapter is to raise the awareness of young people about the manipulation of their behaviour as consumers by varies advertising techniques. Resistance.

Advertising techniques – the voice of authority, the effect of scientific evidence, tests for comparison and investigations for opinions, romance and sexappeal, celebrities, reframing;

Impact through anti - advertisement!

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LEGISLATION IN BULGARIAPrevention, treatment and rehabilitation for

drug addicted

Quotations from Bulgarian legislation “Law for control of narcotic substances and precursors”, “ Penalty Code”, etc

International documents – UN Programme for control of psychoactive substances

UN Resolution for prevention of trafficking of psychoactive substances - 1998 г.

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Preparation for delivering of lecture and organizing of training

How to be prepared – personal motivation, knowledge about the auditoria, command of the auditoria, preparation of materials, proper environment for training

Rules for peer education MYTHS Approaches for different groups

– juveniles, teenagers, young people (20 -29)

Approaches for parents

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Profile of Bulgarian organizations working in the field of prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of drug addicted people

State institutions – Council of ministers - National Drugs CouncilMinistry of Health – National Centre of Drug and Drug

addictionsMinistry of Interior - National Police Directory NGO’s – organisations working for prevention, - organisations for social reintegration and rehabilitation - organisations with out-reach programmes

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APPENDIX

1. Glossary for definitions and terminology

2. Interactive games for introduction during training

3. Scenario for delivering of lecture and organizing of training

4. Utilization of techniques “ I massage” and “active listening” during the training

5. Role of advertising – roll games

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Appendix

1. Interactive methods for trainings, seminars and lectures on drug prevention and risky behavior

2. Web sites for: information about psychoactive substances, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of drug abuse

3. Inquires for: identifying of knowledge, accumulation of information and attitude towards use of psychoactive substances

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APPENDIX

Main and complimentary materials for

lecture and training

Evaluation forms

Bibliography and recommended literature

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AND AUTHORS OF THE MANUAL))

Dr. Nikolai TomovJordan TankovskiJuliana Naskova

Elena Milanova