Evaluation of the AFM's Methadone Intervention & Needle Exchange Program (M.I.N.E.)

In addition to the evaluation of the program goals, valuable information was obtained from the surveys about the clients’ views of the m.i.n.e. [...] Many clients (53% of the 60 clients who answered the question) named the supportive and non-judgmental staff as the aspect of m.i.n.e. [...] Thus, given the pharmacists’ overall positive response about the program and the fact that 74% (± 8%) of clients received their methadone from community pharmacy sites of the m.i.n.e. [...] Methadone Intervention & Needle Exchange Program Evaluation, July 2005 6 INTRODUCTION The mission of the Addictions Foundation of Manitoba (AFM) is to contribute to the health and well being of Manitobans by reducing the harm associated with alcohol, other drugs and gambling through education, prevention, rehabilitation and research. [...] Thus, the pros and cons of increased cannabis use need to be considered for clients of the m.i.n.e.