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This document discusses the formation of S.I.B.A, a Lebanese youth-led NGO advocating for harm reduction and humane drug policies. It provides context on drug use trends in Lebanon, including prevalence of cannabis, opioids, and club drugs among male youth. Current services and treatment focus heavily on abstinence while harm reduction services are scarce. S.I.B.A aims to add a youth perspective to existing NGOs and develop youth-friendly resources to reach key populations affected by drug use.

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S.I.B.A Safer Interventions & Broader Acceptance Its about the people, not the drugs
Lebanon Capital: Beirut Area: 10452 sq km On the East coast of the Mediterranean Sea Meeting point of 3 continents: Europe , Asia & Africa
Lebanon An Overview Over past 15 years: - Increase in Substance Misuse - Younger Ages of Initiation - Higher Availability/Diversity of Drugs Trends: Recreational (Club) Drugs vs. Opoids Very little Epidemiological studies Lack of Comprehensive Sexuality Education Programs - STDs & HIV/AIDS topic TABOO
Lebanon An Overview Most substance users (Rehab): Male, 18-24 Age of initiation: 15 Most Prevalent Substances (Rehab): Cannabis, Opoids, Sedatives & Tranquilizers 1 of main reasons why youth discontinue treatment: Unsuitability of services to user's needs Situational Needs Assessment, 2009, SKOUN
Lebanon Low prevalence of HIV/AIDS cases (0.1%) Rank 137th compared to international peers Vast majority males (93% in 2011) 5.7% of the total numbers of PLHIV are IDU Major Barrier to Health Services: Drug users stigmatized and discriminated against Ministry of Public Health & Country Progress Report UNAIDS 2012
Lebanon Law Enforcement - In 2009: 2,228 people arrested for drug use charges alone (Drug Enforcement Bureau) - Majority arrested for Cannabis & Opoids & Cocaine
Lebanon - Legal 1998: Narcotics law revised: decriminalizing drug addiction/dependency (Excluding drug use) Still, very vague Treatment vs. Punishment/Incarceration FAIL Drug Addiction Committee: not operational 2010: Narcotics Law Reform (SKOUN),new proposal drafted 2012, Lobbying Aim: design targeted interventions, programs, services that protect rights of users
Services & Treatment Options Most Complete Abstinence Approach Prevention & Control Harm Reduction Services: Scarce (2) Needle Exchange: illegal Substitution & agonist therapies controversial OST agreed upon in 2011 Access to information widespread - Prevention/Scare Tactics ineffective, calls for HR approach to reduce harms
Siba safe interventions and broader acceptance - lebanon
Structure of Available NGOs Youth employed in service provision BUT not in Decision-making & Managerial Position "What they think appropriate for youth" Huge lack of "youth voice" MAJOR GAP: Creation of S.I.B.A, local youth-led NGO
YouthRISE at IHRA2011
S.I.B.A S.I.B.A advocates for just & humane drug policies and Harm Reduction services We envision a society where young people affected by drugs and drug policies can make informed decisions to become proactive key players E-mail: youth.siba@gmail.com Twitter: @SIBA_lb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SIBA.lb
Current Focus of S.I.B.A Making the NGO professional (EFFORT) Work in alliance with current NGOs vs. competition/doing what they do - Add Youth Perspective Reach Key Populations Develop Youth-Friendly Toolkit (Adapted)
S.I.B.A Safer Interventions & Broader Acceptance Its about the people, not the drugs

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Siba safe interventions and broader acceptance - lebanon

  • 1. S.I.B.A Safer Interventions & Broader Acceptance Its about the people, not the drugs
  • 2. Lebanon Capital: Beirut Area: 10452 sq km On the East coast of the Mediterranean Sea Meeting point of 3 continents: Europe , Asia & Africa
  • 3. Lebanon An Overview Over past 15 years: - Increase in Substance Misuse - Younger Ages of Initiation - Higher Availability/Diversity of Drugs Trends: Recreational (Club) Drugs vs. Opoids Very little Epidemiological studies Lack of Comprehensive Sexuality Education Programs - STDs & HIV/AIDS topic TABOO
  • 4. Lebanon An Overview Most substance users (Rehab): Male, 18-24 Age of initiation: 15 Most Prevalent Substances (Rehab): Cannabis, Opoids, Sedatives & Tranquilizers 1 of main reasons why youth discontinue treatment: Unsuitability of services to user's needs Situational Needs Assessment, 2009, SKOUN
  • 5. Lebanon Low prevalence of HIV/AIDS cases (0.1%) Rank 137th compared to international peers Vast majority males (93% in 2011) 5.7% of the total numbers of PLHIV are IDU Major Barrier to Health Services: Drug users stigmatized and discriminated against Ministry of Public Health & Country Progress Report UNAIDS 2012
  • 6. Lebanon Law Enforcement - In 2009: 2,228 people arrested for drug use charges alone (Drug Enforcement Bureau) - Majority arrested for Cannabis & Opoids & Cocaine
  • 7. Lebanon - Legal 1998: Narcotics law revised: decriminalizing drug addiction/dependency (Excluding drug use) Still, very vague Treatment vs. Punishment/Incarceration FAIL Drug Addiction Committee: not operational 2010: Narcotics Law Reform (SKOUN),new proposal drafted 2012, Lobbying Aim: design targeted interventions, programs, services that protect rights of users
  • 8. Services & Treatment Options Most Complete Abstinence Approach Prevention & Control Harm Reduction Services: Scarce (2) Needle Exchange: illegal Substitution & agonist therapies controversial OST agreed upon in 2011 Access to information widespread - Prevention/Scare Tactics ineffective, calls for HR approach to reduce harms
  • 10. Structure of Available NGOs Youth employed in service provision BUT not in Decision-making & Managerial Position "What they think appropriate for youth" Huge lack of "youth voice" MAJOR GAP: Creation of S.I.B.A, local youth-led NGO
  • 12. S.I.B.A S.I.B.A advocates for just & humane drug policies and Harm Reduction services We envision a society where young people affected by drugs and drug policies can make informed decisions to become proactive key players E-mail: youth.siba@gmail.com Twitter: @SIBA_lb Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SIBA.lb
  • 13. Current Focus of S.I.B.A Making the NGO professional (EFFORT) Work in alliance with current NGOs vs. competition/doing what they do - Add Youth Perspective Reach Key Populations Develop Youth-Friendly Toolkit (Adapted)
  • 14. S.I.B.A Safer Interventions & Broader Acceptance Its about the people, not the drugs