Skoun was created in 2001 to provide drug dependence treatment and care, deliver tools to reduce drug-related harms, and advocate for drug policy reform.
Over a year after the activation of the National Committee for Combating Addiction, some judges are still refusing to apply the drug law by allowing drug users to seek treatment in lieu of prosecution.
This video by Skoun (Lebanese Addictions Center) shows possible violations that can happen during the arrest and detention of people who use drugs and how to prevent and address them.
Skoun is looking to hire on a project basis an advocacy coordinator for its Drug Law Draft. The aim is to gain support from politicians, policy makers, institutions and the public for the proposed law amendments.
This article explains why the 1998 Lebanese drug law has not been fully implemented, and analyses the consequences this has had on people who use drugs.
