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EMCDDA, Scientific Committee Meeting, November 2010,

‘Voices’ of Dependent Drug Users experiences and perceptions of people trying to reduce or quit their drug, alcohol or tobacco consumption. EMCDDA, Scientific Committee Meeting, November 2010, Deborah Olszewski and Cross-Unit project Treatment.

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EMCDDA, Scientific Committee Meeting, November 2010,

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  1. ‘Voices’ of Dependent Drug Usersexperiences and perceptions of people trying to reduce or quit their drug, alcohol or tobacco consumption EMCDDA, Scientific Committee Meeting, November 2010, Deborah Olszewski and Cross-Unit project Treatment

  2. 'Voices' publication for 2011: based on quotations taken from interviews Target group - samples of people with substance use problems in treatment or outside of treatment services Quotations – can be found in published or grey literature, reports from treatment services and reports from outreach services and non-government organisations Objective is to: • provide very personal accounts of a problem from the perspective of the individuals involved • provide deeper understanding of salient and diverse issues for people who are trying to reduce or quit their substance use • highlight some key similarities and differences among such people • inform the creation of more innovative, holistic and effective responses

  3. Bottom line - qualitative work is required to inform and strengthen the European statistics Previous ‘Voices’ publications were well received, numerous copies were downloaded and some countries have already translated them for wider national dissemination • EMCDDA (2009) Women’s voices: experiences and perceptions of women facing drug problems http://www.emcdda.europa.eu/publications/thematic-papers/womens-voices • EMCDDA (2010) Children's voices: experiences and perceptions of European children on drug and alcohol issues http://www.emcdda.europa.eu/publications/thematic-papers/childrens-voices

  4. Process for contributing by May 2011 See template – available at back of hall or electronically Please identify • the issue that is being highlighted • the quotation (in English and/or in the original language) • the source of the quotation and publication reference, if applicable Acknowledgements • The name, institution and country of contributors will be included in the acknowledgements. Deadline and questions • by May 201, to Deborah.Olszewski@emcdda.europa.eu

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  6. Thank you for your attention

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