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“Taste of Art and Sports” – Project for the Physical and Mental Well-being of Female Drug Abusers under Residential Treatment

Project Approved in 2019

This project aims at enhancing the mental and physical health and reducing the relapse risk of female drug rehabilitees in Sister Aquinas Memorial Women’s Treatment Centre (WTC). Project elements include group-based counselling services, art and sports lessons for residents, art and sports activities and trainee sharing sessions for WTC residents and their family members and guided tours to WTC for social workers and members of the general public.

Substance Misuse to Psychiatric Disorders for Cannabis –Prospective Evaluation on Cognitive Function and its Associated Genetic Vulnerability in Cannabis Users (SToP –C – PeCoG)

Project Approved in 2019

The project aims at (i) evaluating the change in neurocognitive functions for cannabis abusers over 18 months; (ii) determining if genetic vulnerability associated with cannabis use also predispose cannabis abusers to have poorer neurocognitive outcomes and more severe cannabis use disorder.

Adverse Mental Health Effects of a New Psychotropic Substance (Synthetic Cathinones) Use: a Literature Review

Project Approved in 2019

The project aims at conducting a literature review on the risk factors, frequencies, symptoms, pathomechanisms and treatments of Synthetic Cathinones (SCs)-related psychiatric disorders, e.g., SC use disorder, psychosis, mood disorders, anxiety disorders and cognitive impairment.

The Application of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) as an Adjunct Therapy in Reduction of Craving and Consumption of Illicit Drugs

Project Approved in 2019

The project aims at (i) examining if rTMS can reduce craving and consumption of the most commonly used illicit drugs (amphetamine and cocaine) among young people (aged 18 to 35) in Hong Kong; (ii) investigating the association between rTMS protocol (frequency and intensity) and drug craving and consumption; (iii) investigating whether there are gains in executing functioning and reduction in depressive and anxiety symptoms among participants who have received rTMS treatment.

Acute Toxicity Related to Psychoactive Substance Abuse and the Impact of Emergency Department Interventions on Drug-related Re-attendance

Project Approved in 2019

The project aims at (i) characterising the pattern and trend of acute toxicity related to “Ice”, cocaine and cannabis abuse presenting to emergency departments (EDs) in Hong Kong and to evaluate the impact of the pattern of drug use and severity of acute toxicity on ED re-attendance for drug-related problems; (ii) evaluating the current practice of ED interventions, including psychosocial interventions, pharmacological treatment beyond management of acute poisoning, and case referral to substance abuse services, and their impact on reducing subsequent drug-related ED re-attendance; and (iii) sharing the knowledge generated in this project with frontline social workers working in the field of substance abuse and explore effective strategies to engage drug abusers early in the hospital setting, facilitate case referral and provision of continuum of services, and strengthen care after ED discharge in order to reduce recurrent drug-related ED visits in a multi-sectoral platform.

The Prevalence and Factors Associated with Post-release Substance Use in Ex-offenders in Hong Kong

Project Approved in 2019

The project aims at (i) exploring the prevalence and profile of substance use behaviours in ex-offenders one year post-release; (ii) identifying risk factors for drug use after discharged from prison, protective factors for remaining drug-free, and factor associated with methadone treatment compliance in these substance using ex-offenders; and (iii) conducting qualitative interviews to have a detailed examination in understanding participant’s experience during imprisonment and after release that might be relevant to the substance use behaviour.

Virtual Reality (VR) & Augmented Reality (AR)-based Preventive Drug Project in Schools

Project Approved in 2018

This project aims at enhancing secondary school students’ knowledge on drug harms through drug awareness video, Augmented Reality (AR) game and Virtual Reality (VR) game. Project elements include production of drug awareness video, development of AR game, VR game and mobile app, as well as recruitment of nursing student ambassadors to assist in the preventive education activities in secondary schools.

「Check Point! – One Step Ahead」- Ethnic Minority Teenage Beat Drugs Project (2)

Project Approved in 2018

This project aims at raising anti-drug awareness of Ethnic Minority (EM) youths, high-risk youths and parents in Yuen Long, Tin Shui Wai and Tuen Mun districts. Project elements include sharing from reformed drug abusers, EM celebrities, anti-drug parenting workshops, visits to Hong Kong Jockey Club Drug InfoCentre (DIC) and drug rehabilitation centres, mobile outreach stations, outreaching services, volunteer services, anti-drug ambassador training scheme, sports and adventure-based activities and anti-drug carnivals.

"Your Choice" Nano-movie Competition cum “Blazing Spirit” Youth Ambassador Programme

Project Approved in 2018

This project aims at raising the anti-drug awareness of young people through a nano-movie competition and a community-wide anti-drug publicity programme. Project elements include seminars by positive celebrity icons, a nano-movie competition and award presentation ceremony, community art activities and roving exhibitions, as well as promotion and screening of shortlisted and winning movies.

《Cheerful Life》Beat Drugs Creative Filmmaking Project

Project Approved in 2018

This project aims at engaging young film makers through telling them the stories of drug rehabilitees, and hence mobilising them to produce high quality films in raising general public’s awareness about drug harms. Project elements include organisation of professional training in creative filmmaking and scriptwriting with anti-drug education elements, professional mentorship programme and film making workshops, broadcast of movies in cinema, online platforms and roving movie sharing sessions.