| NEW PERSPECTIVES for the PREVENTION and TREATMENT of ADDICTIONS All presentations are simultaneously translated into Arabic, French and English. |
 OCTOBER 7-8 -9, 2005 Monroe Hotel - Beirut |
PURPOSE OF THE CONFERENCE
The purpose of this conference is to expose the local
political and professional protagonists to international research and
practices in the drug rehabilitation field. In so doing, we anticipate
to integrate new perspectives and strategies in the treatment methods
and the educational policies regarding alcohol, tobacco and illicit drugs
use in Lebanon.
• Raise the public and governmental awareness of the magnitude of drug use in Lebanon.
• Raise the local and regional awareness concerning contemporary treatment options in the drug dependency field.
• Encourage the local health authorities to introduce new methods of treatment in particular maintenance treatments.
• Promote the importance of school based Life Skills programs to governmental authorities and local educators.
• Encourage research in the drug addiction field, both in Lebanon and in the Arab Region.
• Create new regional partnerships in the field.
Skoun, Lebanese Center for Addictions, is the first outpatient facility specialized in addictions in Lebanon. Since its establishment in July 2003, Skoun offers psychological, psychiatric and medical treatment for drug, tobacco, and alcohol users, as well as prevention and awareness programs to society at large. Skoun’s treatment program is based on individual and group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and informally offers maintenance treatments.
The program is lead by a multi-disciplinary team:
Dr. Ramzi Haddad, Psychiatrist
Dr. Jad Habib, Family Doctor
Mrs. Karine Yazbek, Clinical Psychologist
Mr. Amine Mallat, Clinical Psychologist
Mrs. Nadya Mikdashi, Prevention Coordinator
Ms. Sarah Trad, Manager
