EYES ON THE FUTURE Be part of the Solution

1. 12th EFTC CONGRESThe Hague, The Netherlands2nd – 5thJune 2009 EYES ON THE FUTUREBe part of the Solution Come to debate and innovate !

2. Drugs in The Netherlands The Netherlands has a population of 16 million people • 350.000 are dependent on alcohol • 50.000 are dependent on cannabis • 40 to 60 thousand are dependent on cocaine or on heroine or on both We have a pragmatic policy regarding ‘soft’ and ‘hard drugs’ The distinction between ´hard´ and ´soft´ drugs is made to separatethese two markets. So that small amounts of soft drugs, (cannabis), can be bought at the so called ‘Coffee Shops’. The sale or use of hard drugs, (Cocaine/Heroine) is forbidden.

3. The Addiction Treatment SySTEM in The Netherlands Harm Reduction • Methadone maintenance treatment and pharmacological therapies of opiate dependency is offered to more than 60 % of all the opiate addicts at special clinics throughout the country as well as in prison • Medical prescribed Heroine is available, at strict conditions, in special treatment centers in more than 10 cities • To obtain more control over the hard drug users, special ´drug user rooms´ are made available. Here they can use safely without, disturbance and without disturbing the streets • Work projects are set up. One of these is to clean up the streets, the people who participate are paid a small sum of money

4. The Addiction Treatment System in The Netherlands Abstinent Oriented Drug free Therapeutics Communities Core elements of these residential treatment are: • INTEGRATION OF THERAPY • REHABILITATION AND SOCIALIZATION OF RESIDENT LIVING TOGETHER AND BEING PART OF A GROUP PROCESS • WORKING TOGETHER • FOCUS ON A DRUG FREE RE-ENTRY INTO SOCIETY Examples of these type of communities in The Netherlands are: De Emiliehoevein The Hague De Bregweesteeand Hooghullen in Groningen

5. The Addiction Treatment System in The Netherlands Abstinent Oriented Justice Sytem treatments These programs are especially for people who have broken the law and have a drug problem. Instead of sending them to prison, they are send to special therapeutic communities, were they are taught how to deal with their drug problem, practical skills and they learn to develop a life style without crime For young people Addicted youngsters (cannabis, Cocaine, alcohol). They can detoxify in a safe environment without older addicted people. They live in a group of only youngsters. Many of them have a dual-diagnose. Family Programmes These programmes are for parents with a drug habit and who have children. They are offered residential housing (parents and children together) and an intensive training in parental skills, while the children are at the day-care. Minnesota Model Treatment This treatment combines professional treatment with philosophy of the AA. It is for adults who are still socially active and who are able to assume responsibility for their own recovery. Six weeks residential care, with life-long aftercare, attendance self-help groups.

6. THE 12TH EFTC CONGRES 2007, THE HAGUE, THE NETHERLANDS Program Topics Investigate and find Evidence and Best Practices Look for innovation and new target groups Debate: Integrate old traditions and new visions

7. THE 12TH EFTC CONGRES 2007, THE HAGUE, THE NETHERLANDS We are all part of the solution !

8. EYES ON THE FUTUREBe part of the Solution 12th EFTC CONGRESThe Hague, The Netherlands2nd – 5thJune 2009 Come to debate and innovate !