The Reintegration of War-Affected Youth: The Experience of Mozambique (International Labour Organization, 1997, 52 p.): 4. Incorporating life skills into vocational skills training: 4.8. Drug and alcohol abuse

The Reintegration of War-Affected Youth: The Experience of Mozambique (International Labour Organization, 1997, 52 p.)

4. Incorporating life skills into vocational skills training

		(introduction...)
		4.1. Literacy and numeracy
		4.2. Basic management skills
		4.3. Civic education
		4.4. Peace education
		4.5. Knowledge of human rights and labour standards
		4.6. HIV/AIDS awareness
		4.7. Psychosocial assistance
		4.8. Drug and alcohol abuse
		4.9. Mine awareness

4.8. Drug and alcohol abuse

Given the apparently widespread and increasing drugs problem in Mozambique, it is surprising that PSI has found no groups to link with in its HIV/AIDS-awareness work. Drug and alcohol abuse is often found among former soldiers and are frequently indicative of deeper psychological disturbances. Again, training of trainers should ensure the sensitivity of the trainers to these problems.