Drug prevention campaign in Fulda: memory and education at the train station

Drug prevention campaign in Fulda: memory and education at the train station

A commemoration day for drug use: claims to the city of Fulda

on July 21, an important day to commemorate the deceased drug use, an information campaign took place on the station forecourt in Fulda. This was organized by the AIDShilfe Fulda in cooperation with the self -help group Connection and pursues the goal of informing a broader public about the challenges and needs of drug use.

The increasing problem of drug addiction

The growing number of drug deaths in Germany, which was 2227, according to the Federal Criminal Police Office last year, is alarming. This is a more than double increase within the past ten years. Mayor Dag Wehner pointed out the sad statistics and emphasized the urgency of taking preventive measures. "The commemoration day is a sad and thoughtful occasion," said Wehner in his speech. These developments make the demands for increased support and better framework for those affected.

claims by the organizers

Simone Schafnitzel and Susanne Maul, central figures of the campaign, spoke in favor of improved networking of support institutions. "We need more contact points and safe consumption rooms," said Schafnitzel. She turned to those responsible for the city of Fulda and appealed to the need to increase the security for drug use and to facilitate stigmaized access to help offers. "If dependency occurs, support and decriminalization is needed," she added. The increase in drug -related deaths illustrates the need for action by the local authorities.

initiatives to improve care

The help of well -equipped facilities could significantly alleviate the dramatic dimensions of the drug problem in Fulda. Currently there is only one responsible doctor for substitution treatments that also supplies the district of Hersfeld-Rotenburg. "If he makes it, it will be a problem," warned Maul. Mayor Wehner recognized these concerns and confirmed that solutions were being worked on. An automatic machine for clean consumer utensils and the planning of additional auxiliary rooms are already promised.

Common commitment to a better future

The cooperation between the city administration and AIDShilfe is a central aspect to master the situation. Wehner emphasized the importance of the dialogue: "We are steady with AIDShilfe and try to find solutions." Free hepatitis-C tests were already offered during the campaign, supplemented by training courses on the use of naloxone, a life-saving opioid interpretation.

The event not only has the need to support people in need, but also the importance of education and the common responsibility for the health of all citizens. The commemoration day symbolizes the need for stronger social participation and support for people who fight with addiction problems.

- Nag