Improving the ability of healthcare workers to identify drug addiction

The training course contributes to improving the professional capacity of medical staff in detecting, diagnosing and providing early intervention for drug addicts.

The training course contributes to improving the professional capacity of medical staff in detecting, diagnosing and providing early intervention for drug addicts.

From October 29 to 31, the Department of Health provided training on identifying drug addiction for medical staff at medical centers in the city.

During the training program, trainees were introduced and guided to implement the Law on Drug Prevention and Control No. 73/2021/QH14, Decree 109/2021/ND-CP of the Government on conditions, records, and procedures for determining addiction status, Circular 18/2021/TT-BYT stipulating diagnostic standards and professional procedures.

In addition to the theory, students also practice diagnosing and identifying drug addiction at the Hai Phong Mental Health Hospital Clinic.

The training course contributes to improving the professional capacity of medical staff in detecting, diagnosing and providing early intervention for drug addicts, while making a practical contribution to the goal of "Building Hai Phong - a drug-free city", contributing to ensuring social order, safety and public health.

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At the first Hai Phong City Party Committee Conference, term 2025 - 2030, the City Party Executive Committee passed the Resolution "Building Hai Phong into a drug-free city", demonstrating strong political determination in drug prevention and control, considering this a prerequisite to ensure security, order and sustainable development.

In order to implement this policy, recently, the Department of Health has actively coordinated with the City Police and other sectors and localities to carry out many drug prevention and control activities according to assigned functions and tasks, including identifying addiction status.

NGOC THANH

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