Drug users Archives
PECULIARITIES OF POLICY APPLIED IN RELATION TO DRUG USERS IN ARMENIA. MAIN GAPS AND NEED FOR AMENDMENTS
The goal of the current study is to analyze the policy applied in relation to drug users in the Republic of Armenia, to assess the efficiency of the policy, to draw parallels with the principles put forth by international organizations and expertise of other countries, to evaluate the opportunities of introduction and application of international best practice in the Republic.
Drug addiction should be cured not punished
On November 26, 2014, HCA Vanadzor organized a workshop in Congress hotel which aimed at discussing issues of Drug Policy of Republic of Armenia. During the workshop HCAV presented the analytic report on 2010-2012 National Program of fight against Drug Addiction and Illicit Trafficking in RA from the perspective of protection of citizens with drug addiction problems as well as Report on Human Rights Situation at Narcological Facilties of the Republic of Armenia in 2013.
Don’t hinder accessibility of MRT program
Since July 1, 2012 methadone replacement therapy program (hereinafter MRT program) has been implemented in the city of Vanadzor of RA Lori region via the financial support of Global Fund and by the endorsement of the RA Ministry of Healthcare.
Former Drug-users “do not have a Place” in Society
On the occasion of the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly – Vanadzor stated that the Government of Armenia does not pay enough attention to the responsibilities set by the UN Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances.
The Right to receive Medical Help and the Means of Providing First Aid for Drug-Addicts
The individual, who voluntarily goes to a medical institution to receive medical help, connected with use of drugs or other psychotropic substances without a medical prescription, is released from the administrative liability prescribed by law.
Human Rights Project focused on the Protection of Patients’ Rights
Since early 2011, Helsinki Citizens’ Assembly-Vanadzor has been carrying out a capacity building project, with the financial support of “Open Society Institute”.
World Psychiatric Association Regional Conference
During April 14-17of 2011, the regional conference of the World Psychiatric Association was held at the Armenia Marriot Hotel in Yerevan.
Monitoring of the Right to a Fair Trial
On March 12-13, 2010 HCA Vanadzor organized a two-day training in Vanadzor for the lawyers of NGOs from Lori, Shirak, Tavush regions and Yerevan.
A Visit to Taush region
On December 22, 2009, the employees of HCA Vanadzor visited Ijevan and Dilijan towns of Lori region within the framework of the project “Legal Aid to the drug users of Lori, Shirak, Taush regions and the city of Yerevan.”
Harm Reduction and Human Rights – Third Training
“If you are using drugs, do it as safely as possible”-expert Artur Potosyan presented the main philosophy of harm reduction programs.
Vulnerable Groups’ Right to Health in the Context of Human Rights
Training on “Vulnerable groups’ right to health in the context of human rights” took place in Ijevan, on November 27, 2009.
Harm Reduction and Human Rights
On November 20, 2009 a training on “Harm Reduction and Human Rights” took place in “Asparez’ journalists’ club in Gyumri. Representatives of about 15 NGOs, students of the faculty of law at Universities took part in the training.