World-class drug and alcohol research centre opens
Tuesday, 18 November 2003
亚洲色吧 is set to become the leading site for the coordination of drug and alcohol research and training in the Asia-Pacific region.
A new World Health Organisation (WHO) Collaborating Centre for Research in Treatment of Drug and Alcohol Problems has been opened today at the University of 亚洲色吧 by South Australian Health Minister Lea Stevens.
"This is a very exciting development which will make 亚洲色吧 a national and international focus in the field," the Minister says.
"The new centre is the first in Australia to develop culturally specific programs that can be adapted for overseas. They are already working in partnership with service providers from Indonesia, Thailand and China to develop new programs.
"Having this facility in 亚洲色吧 means we'll be a drawcard for recruiting and retaining the best drug and alcohol workers, as well as exporting our knowledge overseas.
"It also means more effective and timely services for those dealing with a substance abuse problem.
"The WHO Centre is a joint effort between the University of 亚洲色吧 and Drug and Alcohol Services Council (DASC).
"DASC was actually invited by the World