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Drop-In Center: Addressing the Health Needs of Drug Users

Maryna Reshetnyak · 12:34, May 13th, 2009 · Drop-In Center
The organization Drop-In Center raises the issue of the specific health needs of people living with a drug addiction. With the existing system, it is difficult for people on substitution therapy programs to receive medical care associated with a hospital stay. 1 comment  · read »

Proper Medication: A Step Towards A Normal Life

Maryna Reshetnyak · 11:51, March 9th, 2009 · Drop-In Center
Pavel Kutsev, leader of the Ukrainian organization Drop-In Center, calls for the introduction of a new medication for substitution therapy programs, since the drug currently being used doesn't help patients return to a normal life. The letter has been signed by Kutsev's counterparts. 1 comment  · read »

Drop-In Center: Do Not Repeat My Mistakes

Maryna Reshetnyak · 09:56, February 25th, 2009 · Drop-In Center
Pavel Kutsev, co-founder of a Ukrainian foundation for injection drug users called Drop-In Center, posts a touching story about his discussion with 20 teenagers about the harmful consequences of drugs. 0 comments  · read »

Ukraine: Medical Care for Drug Addicts

Maryna Reshetnyak · 16:23, January 19th, 2009 · Drop-In Center
Pavel Kutsev, co-founder of the Ukrainian non-profit Drop-In Center, shows the challenges that injection drug users face when trying to access medical care in Kiev, including a personal story of how his wife was rejected by a doctor when in need. Maryna Reshetnyak translates from Russian. 1 comment  · read »