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[The Flemish Information System Drugfree Centers]
Archives Belges = Belgisch Archief
|January 1, 1989
Summary
The Flemish Information System for Drugfree Therapeutic Programs (VLIS-DC) provides valuable data on residential addiction treatment. Preliminary 1988 results show 623 admissions, with drug and alcohol addiction being prevalent among daily users.
Area of Science:
- * Addiction research
- * Public health informatics
- * Treatment program evaluation
Context:
- * Established in 1988, the Flemish Information System for Drugfree Therapeutic Programs (VLIS-DC) is a computerized system for residential addiction treatment centers in Flanders.
- * It collects data from therapeutic centers to generate information for management, research, and treatment planning.
Purpose:
- * To present preliminary findings from the first year of VLIS-DC operation (1988).
- * To analyze data from 623 admissions across 6 centers in the Flemish region.
- * To assess the initial functionality and participation of treatment centers in the VLIS-DC system.
Summary:
- * Data from 623 admissions in 1988 were analyzed, including 411 drug addicts (opiates, cocaine, amphetamines, cannabis, hallucinogens, solvents), 119 alcohol addicts, and 75 medication-addicted individuals.
- * A significant portion, 478 out of 623 admissions, were identified as daily users.
- * The VLIS-DC system demonstrated successful implementation with full participation from all centers.
Impact:
- * Provides a foundational dataset for understanding addiction treatment needs and patterns in Flanders.
- * Establishes a functional information system for ongoing data collection and analysis in addiction services.
- * Paves the way for more detailed and comprehensive information to become available from participating centers in the future.