Asian Association for Substance Abuse Research has successfully promoted focus group



In order to better understand the status of the Macao society of drug abuse and drug service demand, promote the development of more effective social services work plan, Macao Social Welfare Bureau commissioned Asian Association for Substance Abuse Research to carry out a project, called “Hidden drug use trend, rehabilitation service demand and development planning survey research project”, the project is divided into three parts, respectively for Household surveys (Household Survey), RDS, Focus Group interview (Focus Group). Although during the investigation, the outbreak of the Covid-19, produced a huge obstacle to the project, Asian Association for Substance Abuse Research still smoothly promote the research project, now Asian Association for Substance Abuse Research has entered the final Focus Group interview project (Focus Group), learn to invite the professional training for field reporter involved in the project, Focus Group interview will cover substance abuse policy makers, managers, and substance abuse treatment line staff, the project will reflect the real situation and trend of drug abuse in Macao to promote the development of Macao rehabilitation services.