Addiction Fund: Providing treatment services for 12,976 patients for free .. of whom 1,990 residents of developed areas
Dr. Maya Morsi, Minister of Social Solidarity and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Fund for the Control and Treatment of Addiction and Abuse, reviewed a report on the efforts of the Fund’s hotline & ldquo; 16023 & rdquo; During the month of January 2025.
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The most prominent results of the report
& nbsp; 1,990 patients from the developed areas & quot; Alternative slums & quot;, including (Al -Asmarat, Al -Mahrousa, kindergarten Sudan, Kindergarten of the Lady, Ahlina, Stable Antar, Khawla, Bashayer Al -Khair, October Gardens).
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Providing treatment services for free and complete confidentiality, according to international standards, through 34 therapeutic centers in 19 governorates. Geographical distribution and awareness sources
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Cairo Governorate came first with 29%, followed by Giza by 20%, due to the population density and the availability of treatment centers in them. > & nbsp;
The Internet was the main source of their knowledge of the hotline, as a result of the awareness efforts via the fund page on Facebook (2 million subscribers), followed by television and news sites.
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The most prominent narcotic substances spread among patients according to the analysis of the beneficiaries, the most common narcotic substances came as follows:
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hashish, heroin and synthetic drugs (Like strokes, voodoo, powder, and youth).
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driving factors for abuse and treatment.
Plugging (57%).
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Enhancing confidence in free treatment services
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Dr. Amr Othman, Director of the Control Fund explained And the treatment of addiction, that the data showed the increasing confidence of patients and their families in the box services, as the sources of communication were as follows:
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32% of the patients themselves.
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29% of siblings. ” As long as they voluntarily apply for treatment before undergoing drug detection analysis, but in the case of compulsory examination during work, the necessary legal measures are taken. Among the dangers of abuse, ensuring a safe drug -free work environment.
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