CADAP reinforces drug rehabilitation programs in Kyrgyzstan prisons

30With the aim of improving quality of life and providing an abstinence-oriented service, the European cooperation program, CADAP 7, has supported the implementation of clean zones in prisons in Kyrgyzstan.

Last May, in the presence of Ms. Marilyn Josefson, Ambassador of the European Union to the Kyrgyz Republic, equipment for the improvement of treatment and rehabilitation facilities within the Kyrgyz Republic was delivered to the management of the country’s “Clean Zones”. from prison.

CADAP 7 supports drug treatment programs called “Atlantis” in the Kyrgyz prison system. The “Clean Zones” and “Atlantis” centers were introduced within the previous phases of CADAP 7 with financial support from the EU. Trained public health system professionals, social workers, and psychologists work with patients with substance abuse disorders.

In habitable blocks with capacity for 40 people, social workers and psychologists implement these rehabilitation programs.

Under CADAP 7, additional equipment has been provided for clean areas worth €25,000. Within the framework of CADAP 7, additional equipment worth € 25,000 has been provided for the clean areas. In particular, various sewing machines, water heaters, cookers, dishwashers, air conditioners and refrigerators were delivered. The drug addiction treatment programme is available in 9 prisons in the framework of the Atlantis rehabilitation programme. This rehabilitation programme, which lasts between 3 and 6 months, represents a recognised approach to the treatment of drug addiction. The drug addiction treatment program is available in 9 prisons under the Atlantis rehabilitation program. This rehabilitation program, which lasts between 3 and 6 months, represents a recognized approach in the treatment of drug addiction.

Since 2006, the CADAP 7 Program has been providing technical assistance to the Kyrgyz prison system to build institutional and technical capacity, improve existing drug demand reduction measures, taking into account the sociodemographic characteristics of the population, its needs, barriers and challenges they face in accessing services. Taking these factors into account helps the Kyrgyz prison system to offer the best possible set of options and options for various vulnerable groups.