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SOCIAL
REPORT FOR 2008
VISION
To be one
of the most innovative, accessible and effective NGO responding
to the needs of persons with substance abuse problems.
MISSION STATEMENT
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To establish therapeutic communities for affected and disadvantaged
groups in the society
• To aspire clients to treat according to their expectation
• To reintegrate them into society
• To enable them to lead productive lives
• Emphasis on prevention programs
OBJECTIVES
• To provide Physical Treatment and Psycho-social & Spiritual
rehabilitation to drug addicts
• To establish vocational rehabilitation centers for drug
addicts
• To create awareness among marginalized groups
• To mobilize & empower youth groups to take up vital
leadership roles in drug abuse prevention.
• Development of awareness and resource material for general
public
• To establish network and coordination with local and International
organizations for exchange of experience, ideas, information and
expertise
• Educate children, parents, and other youth mentors, to help
Nation’s young people reject illegal drugs and underage alcohol
and tobacco use
• Work with the media, community structures, sports organizations,
businesses and faith groups, to encourage young people to reject
substance abuse
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ADDICTION
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Introduction
Sunny Trust International was founded in
1995 under Trust Act 1882 and is registered under Voluntary
Social Welfare Registration and Control Ordinance 1961. It
is a non-profitable, non-political and non-secretarian organization.
Sunny Trust International is running 50 bedded treatment and
rehabilitation centre for drug addicts and creating awareness
among general public and high-risk groups particularly youth
against the ill effects of drugs.
Sunny Trust International so for have treated nearly 8000
drug addicts, covering practically all the social spectrum
and successive generation of drug addicts. Besides, Sunny
Trust have treated overseas patients those of Pakistani origin
from different countries i.e. Britain, Russia and Switzerland.
The majority of addict patients suffer from chronic diseases
due to their prolonged history of drug abuse, repeated treatment
and relapse. They are usually brought to this center as a
last hope.
Sunny Trust International is the oldest and largest drug free,
self-help programme in Pakistan. Sunny Trust International
acts on behalf of those who seek help from problems compounded
by substance abuse. Sunny methodology is based on therapeutic
community (TC), a highly structured family environment where
positive peer interaction is emphasized.
 Sunny Trust's Methodology
Sunny Trust International so for have treated
nearly 6137 drug addicts, covering practically all the social
spectrum and successive generation of drug addicts. Besides,
Sunny Trust have treated overseas patients those of Pakistani
origin from different countries i.e. Britain, Russia and Switzerland.
The majority of addict patients suffer from chronic diseases
due to their prolonged history of drug abuse, repeated treatment
and relapse. They are usually brought to this center as a
last hope.
Sunny Trust International is the oldest and largest drug free,
self-help programme in Pakistan. Sunny Trust International
acts on behalf of those who seek help from problems compounded
by substance abuse. Sunny methodology is based on therapeutic
community (TC), a highly structured family environment where
positive peer interaction is emphasized.
DEMOGRAPHY OF DRUG ADDICTION
IN PAKISTAN
• Total population of Pakistan is 160
million
• According to survey held in 1993 total drug population
is 3.0 million
• Increased per anum is 7%
• Estimated projection is about 5.0 million
• Heroin addicts estimated out of total drug population
is 50% or 2.5 million.
• Rapid Situation Assessment Study in 2000 revealed
total population of chronic heroin addicts is 5 lac
• Out of above 12% or 60,000 are using drugs by injection
• Over all average of women drug addicts is 3%.
• 73 % of addicts fall within age bracket of 16-35 years.
• Solvent use among street children is alarming along
with use of party drugs in both males and females
• There is rapid shift from hard core drugs towards
tranquilizers and injections
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