Skoun Addiction Center

Lebanese #NGO committed to bringing life, health and hope to the people and families suffering from any #addiction through a sustainable #Treatment model.

[Skoun Addiction Center @Skoun_org]

في يوم "ندعم ولا نعاقب"، نذكّر بأهمية بناء استجابات قائمة على الصحة العامة، حقوق الإنسان، والعدالة الاجتماعية، استجابات تضع الأشخاص واحتياجاتهم في صلب الحلول.
#ندعم_ولا_نعاقب

[Skoun Addiction Center @Skoun_org]

Harm reduction means meeting people where they are and ensuring safer, dignified access to care for everyone.
#harmreductionday

[Harm Reduction International @HRInews]

On #InternationalHarmReductionDay, we call for person-centred harm reduction services that adapt to the context and needs of people who use drugs.   

Learn more: https://t.co/MYoJ78mDNY

[Skoun Addiction Center @Skoun_org]

Integrating substance use disorder treatment into primary healthcare enhances access and continuity of support provision in Lebanon.
#harmreductionday

[Harm Reduction International @HRInews]

On #WorldHealthDay, we highlight the role of harm reduction as a health care service. Harm reduction is key for the wellbeing of people who use drugs.

[Skoun Addiction Center @Skoun_org]

Our paper on he safe reception of drug overdose cases in hospital emergency rooms in Lebanon has been published in Health and Human Rights (HHR). Read more about it in the link below.

https://t.co/LP9NzxNUY4

[Skoun Addiction Center @Skoun_org]

We are happy to see our work recognized in @FrontiersIn. You can read more about our journey to integrate substance use treatment into the public primary healthcare in Lebanon in the below publication.

https://t.co/ujQ3ewtkpA

[Skoun Addiction Center @Skoun_org]

Our efforts to protect access to treatment in times of crisis were recently featured on @Talkingdrugs.
And the work continues because people depend on it.
You will find the link to the full article below.

https://t.co/ScqQHTtOw2

[Skoun Addiction Center @Skoun_org]

إلى المنظمات غير الحكومية التي نتشارك معها:
شكرًا لخبرتكم، ومثابرتكم، والتزامكم المشترك بالعدالة.
إن التغيير المستدام يتطلّب التنسيق، والثقة، والعمل الجماعي.
وهذا العمل أقوى لأننا نقوم به معًا.

[Skoun Addiction Center @Skoun_org]

To the NGOs we partner with: thank you for your expertise, your persistence, and your shared commitment to equity. Sustainable change requires coordination, trust, and collective action. And this work is stronger because we do it together.

[Skoun Addiction Center @Skoun_org]

تهدف هذه الجلسات إلى دعم العاملين في الصفوف الأمامية لفهم الروابط بين العنف القائم على النوع الاجتماعي واستخدام المواد المخدرة،وتعزيز قدرات مقدمي الخدمات والعاملين في المجتمع،وضمان وصول النساء والأشخاص ذوي الهويات الجندرية المتنوعة من المجتمعات المهمشة إلى العدالة والخدمات.

[Skoun Addiction Center @Skoun_org]

As part of the #CFLI project, a series of awareness sessions are being conducted from January until the end of February in primary healthcare centers and community safe spaces. @CanadaLebanon

[Skoun Addiction Center @Skoun_org]

كجزء من مشروع CFLI، تُجرى سلسلة من جلسات التوعية من يناير حتى نهاية فبراير في مراكز الرعاية الصحية الأولية ومساحات المجتمع الآمنة.

[Skoun Addiction Center @Skoun_org]

, & ensure women and gender-diverse individuals from marginalized communities have access to justice, specialized services, and mental health support at the intersection of GBV and substance use .

[Skoun Addiction Center @Skoun_org]

These sessions aim to support frontliners in understanding the links between gender-based violence (GBV) & substance use, strengthen the capacity of service providers and community actors,

[Skoun Addiction Center @Skoun_org]

In a year marked by instability and uncertainty, access to care mattered more than ever.
We continued to meet people where they are with respect, safety, and support.
This is what collective care looks like.

[Skoun Addiction Center @Skoun_org]

سكّون تطلق مشروعاً جديداً بدعم من الصندوق الكندي للمبادرات المحلية!
تعزيز الوصول إلى العدالة والدعم للأشخاص المتأثرين بـ العنف القائم على النوع الاجتماعي واستخدام المخدرات في لبنان.

[Skoun Addiction Center @Skoun_org]

Skoun launches a new project with support from Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI)! Strengthening access to justice and support for individuals facing GBV & substance use in Lebanon.
@CanadaLebanon @canadaliban

[Skoun Addiction Center @Skoun_org]

Lebanon took part in the #EWSD conducted between May & July 2024. Here are the main takeaways from the 669 responses we have received.
The survey was conducted in collaboration with the @mophleb.
For the full Fact Sheet: https://t.co/Nv7rsn0b9D @EUDrugsAgency

[Skoun Addiction Center @Skoun_org]

This week we held 2 awareness sessions on substance use risks, harm reduction & safe, confidential access to services in 🇱🇧 W/ women from 🇱🇰🇪🇹🇲🇬🇰🇪🇸🇳🇸🇱🇧🇫🇨🇲🇸🇩🇳🇬
Thank you @JesuitRefugee, @IOMLebanon, @wphfund & @unwomenlebanon
Views are their own & do not reflect those of the @UN

[Skoun Addiction Center @Skoun_org]

6/6 - For an in depth dive into the many layers of the law read this report
https://t.co/Sbp2i5G6Rl

[Skoun Addiction Center @Skoun_org]

5/6 - Watch this video for insights on the importance of accessing medical cannabis
https://t.co/kacwxE3Snr