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Adverse Mental Health Effects of Cannabis Use: a Literature Review and a Prevalence Study in Local Cannabis Abusers

Project Approved in 2018

This project aims at studying the prevalence of psychiatric disorders in local cannabis users and to conduct a literature review on the harms of cannabis. Through a comprehensive literature review, the risk factors, frequency, symptoms, pathomechanism and treatment of cannabis-related psychiatric disorders will be identified. The psychiatric disorders will be assessed in a community setting using structured diagnostic interview in a cross-sectional study.

The Feasibility and Effects of Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention (MBRP) on Reducing Craving and Addictive Behaviour in Local Adults with Substance Abuse Disorders

Project Approved in 2018

This project aims at assessing the feasibility and effects of MBRP intervention programme on reducing craving and addictive behaviour in local adults with substance abuse disorders by a randomised controlled trial. It examines the changes of craving, substance use, mood symptoms, self-efficacy, acceptance, level of mindfulness and quality of life between those who have enrolled in the MBRP as compared to those in the usual care control group.

Effects of Ketamine and Cannabis on Antimicrobial Peptide Expression and Infection Susceptibility: An In Vitro and Animal Study

Project Approved in 2018

This project aims at studying the effects of ketamine and cannabidiol on cell culture and mouse model, with a view to enriching the understanding on the effects on the innate immune system and may also facilitate the treatment for drug abuse-associated pneumonia.

A Prospective Study to Evaluate the Change in Cognitive Function in Stimulant Users

Project Approved in 2018

This project aims at studying the effect of methamphetamine (commonly known as “Ice”) and cocaine on the cognitive function of abusers. It compares the change in cognitive functions and frequency of stimulant use in stimulant users with different severities of substance use disorder and determines the association between these two aspects.

Substance Misuse to Psychosis for Stimulants (SToP-S) – An Early Assertive Pharmacotherapy Intervention Study

Project Approved in 2018

This project aims at studying the effects of new medications (Aripiprazole and Paliperidone) on stimulant (especially “Ice” and cocaine) drug abusers who are presented with psychotic symptoms to stop developing into a more disabling dependence state.

A Study on the Recovery Process of Inmates with History of Drug Abuse: Challenges and Opportunities

Project Approved in 2018

This project aims at identifying profiles and characteristics of inmates with drug-abusing behaviour, exploring rehabilitation process of the inmates with drug-abusing behaviour and identifying potential mechanisms to improve the rehabilitation outcomes and estimating the potential reduction in social costs relating to the potential improvements in the rehabilitation process.

Posttreatment Life Planning and Relapse Prevention: An Effectiveness Study of an Integrative Model of Vocational Life Design for Young Rehabilitated Drug Abusers

Project Approved in 2018

This project aims at developing a life planning programme which can help to enhance the self-efficacy and prevent relapse of rehabilitees, and evaluating the effectiveness of the programme.

Projection Dance – Youth Positive Development Project

Project Approved in 2017

This project aims at disseminating anti-drug messages to young people through projection mapping dancing (投影舞) performances and competitions. Project elements include visits to drug treatment centres, professional sharing sessions, multi-media experiential learning, projection mapping dance competitions, school-based roving performances, an award presentation ceremony and broadcast of winning performances on social media platforms.

抗逆小先鋒

Project Approved in 2017

This project aims at providing drug prevention education for primary and secondary school students in Tuen Mun District in order to enhance their knowledge on drug harms. Project elements include day-camps for primary school students and recruiting secondary school students to lead the activities.

Drug Free Family – A Preventive Education Programme for Parents

Project Approved in 2017

This project aims at strengthening parent-child communication and parenting skills, raising parents’ anti-drug awareness, and helping parents to identify drug abuse behaviours at home. Project elements include parenting workshops with anti-drug elements, hosting of a social media webpage to disseminate news about drugs and tips on parenting skills, and provision of social platforms for parental support and sharing of parenting experience.