Journal of Addiction Research & Therapy
Open Access

Abstract

Karya Peduli Kita (Kapeta Foundation) was established in 2002 through a family support group and substance use therapy and rehabilitation outpatient program (or daycare), and was legally established as an organization on 24 February 2004. Through various programs relating to substance abuse and HIV-AIDS prevention, KAPETA Foundation has attempted to aid the recovery of individuals with SubstanceUse Disorders (SUDs) to restore social functioning and provide socio-psychological support for people with HIV-AIDS in sustaining life. The shortage of information and education relating to substance use and HIV-AIDS in Indonesia has given rise to various perspectives and understanding in the public eye on addiction- and HIV-related matters. If not prevented well, stigma and discrimination will occur, resulting in further complications during prevention and treatment. Through this understanding, KAPETA Foundation also raises e ort to bring awareness to the individuals as well as the general public whose lives are closely related to persons with SUDs and HIV-AIDS, through provision of information, education, and scheduled socio-psychological support. These activities are delivered in peer-group and family support meetings, seminars, workshops, outbounds and training, which is now part of our service program to the general public.

Biography

Erry Wijoyo is the Director of Kapeta Foundation, a non-profit organization for substance use disorder and HIV-AIDS programme. He is one of the first and also the few in Indonesia who has credentials as an International Certified Addiction Counselor and Therapist. He is also one of Indonesia’s National Trainer for Universal Treatment Curriculum of Colombo Plan.