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Grenada Drug Information Network (GRENDIN ) Ten Years: Successes and Challenges; 2002 to 2012

Grenada Drug Information Network (GRENDIN ) Ten Years: Successes and Challenges; 2002 to 2012. GRENDIN is the mechanism through which Grenada: Collect and collate drug-related statistical data Analyze Disseminate Monitor trends D evelop drug policy and programs.

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Grenada Drug Information Network (GRENDIN ) Ten Years: Successes and Challenges; 2002 to 2012

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  1. Grenada Drug Information Network (GRENDIN) Ten Years: Successes and Challenges; 2002 to 2012

  2. GRENDIN is the mechanism through which Grenada: • Collect and collate drug-related statistical data • Analyze • Disseminate • Monitor trends • Develop drug policy and programs

  3. 1999 – 2002: Grenada participates in Drug Abuse Epidemiological and Surveillance System Project (DAESSP). • August and November 2002: Consultations with local institutions which collect drug-related statistics, to discuss data collection mechanism.

  4. 11 December 2002: Workshop, • ‘Network To Improve Recording, Exchange • And Comparability Of Data Between Agencies’. • 34 Officials invited; 22 attended. • Presentations by all institutions on agreements reached during the consultations. • GRENDIN was established.

  5. Methodology to Collect Data: • GRENDIN Questionnaire of Indicators, is used to collect data. • It consists of twelve (12) Indicators.

  6. Does GRENDIN Work? • Data is now available for the period 1 January 1988 to 30 September 2012. • (Accurate, reliable, timely) • Improved Grenada’s ability to provide data for local, regional and international projects, Institutions, such as the MEM, ARQ, BRQ, PAHO, CARICOM.

  7. Eight Annual Meetings and five review meetings held. • Partnership with St. George's University (SGU) and the Windward Islands Research Foundation (WINDREF) on various projects. • Publication of data. www.gov.gd/ncodc.html

  8. CHALLENGES • Data is collected manually. • Minor delays in collecting data, due to modus operandi of some institutions. • Some data which is needed, is not available. • (Drug-related mortality and vehicular accidents) • Lack of a Research Officer.

  9. Tribute to GRENDIN Focal Points (Past & Present)

  10. Rathdune Psychiatric Unit Ms. Avis Mc. Burnie Ms. Brenda Jones

  11. Carlton House Ms. Bernadette Gittens (Ret.) Ms. Brenda Scott Mr. Gary Cox

  12. Mt. Gay Psychiatric Hospital Ms. Joanna Humphrey

  13. Medical Records Office, General Hospital Mrs. Yvette Joseph (Ret.) Ms. Colette Alexis-Prince Ms. VerlinaStraker

  14. Epidemiology Unit, Ministry Of Health Ms. Angella James

  15. Pharmacy Unit, Ministry Of Health Mr. Benedict Newton (Ret.) Ms. Ellen Gabriel Mr. Kester Cyrus Ms. Marcelle Belmar

  16. Criminal Records Office, Royal Grenada Police Force Mr. Cleveland Clement (Ret.) Mr. Alfred Pierre

  17. Customs and Excise Department Mr. Algernon Belfon Ms. Portia Fraser Mr. Patrick Pysadee

  18. Drug Squad, Royal Grenada Police Force Mr. Rodriquez James Mr. Esau Pierre Mr. Simon Dickson

  19. Criminal Investigation Department, Royal Grenada Police Force Mr. Terrence Julien Mr. Sharm Roberts Mr. Gason Gill

  20. Financial Intelligence Unit, Royal Grenada Police Force Mr. Tafawa Pierre Mr. Senneth Joseph Mr. Raymond Lockiby Mr. Urban Norcisse

  21. Her Majesty’s Prisons Mr. Don McKenzie Mr. Wesley Beggs Mr. Eric Mitchell Mr. Finbar Charles

  22. Produce Chemist Laboratory, Ministry of Agriculture Mr. Sean Henry

  23. Royal Grenada Police Force Mr. Edvin Martin Mr. Jessmon Prince Mr. Frank Philbert

  24. All Other Officers

  25. THANK YOU

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