Fortaleza, CE creates CPDrogas telephone service to ease resident struggles with drug dependencies

Fortaleza, CE CPDrogas Telephone Service Drug Dependencies

Municipal officials introduced this free phone service for residents at risk for relapses or worsening addictions due to social isolation. The CPDrogas team is staffed by nurses, psychologists, and social workers who evaluate a caller's current condition. Struggling residents are referred to medical care and specialists based on extensive interviews. Each participant receives follow-up calls from CPDrogas to check their condition and provide additional assistance.

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Fortaleza, CE

Municipality in Ceará

Brazil