Abstract:
The present
study is concerned with the outcomes from a
training programme on addiction counselling addressed to
medical students in Greece. The programme is the result of a collaborative curriculum development between KETHEA, a drug treatment organisation for heroin addicts, and HeLMSIC, a human rights organisation of
medical students in Greece. The programme was developed as a response to the absence of relevant courses within the
medical schools in this country. The
study presents the local context in relation to heroin use, access to treatment and
training curricula. The
study also presents a small-scale research conducted on
medical students’ beliefs and attitudes about their understanding about drug use. Research findings suggest that actions towards developing a holistic learning framework comprising core elements about drug use treatment and recovery are important for a better response to the needs of drug users and heroin addicts in Greece.
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