"They should have them all over the place": a health program for children of illicit drug users.
A peer-based support and advocacy group for illicit drug users in collaboration with a community nurse developed an innovative program for the children of users. The program provides well-baby checks, immunization monitoring, parenting advice, monitoring of children's safety, a free lunch and education about nutrition, as well as activities for the children and mothers. In addition, it allows mothers to have time out in a friendly, relaxed, safe, and nonjudgmental environment. The program has been running for more than 7 years, costs little, and gives a hard-to-reach population access to valuable health care.
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Australian Intravenous League National Hepatitis C Program, Woden ACT.
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Richter
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D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002669:Child Welfare; D016241:Child of Impaired Parents / Q000523:psychology*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006293:Health Promotion; D006556:Heroin Dependence / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D013287:Illicit Drugs; D007223:Infant; D008691:Methadone / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009294:Narcotics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D015397:Program Evaluation
D013287:Illicit Drugs; D009294:Narcotics; D008691:Methadone