Information on the alcohol and other drug use situation in Kenya is little and far in between with the problem being exercebated by the fact that even what little is available is scattered far and wide thus presenting problems for those who are doing research for articles or for their own use

There is a major lack of knowledge on the various facets of drug abuse and illict drug trafficking, and their relationship with HIV/AIDS and it is to this end that goinghomedotcom has proceeded to set up an online library to gather as much of this information as possible and place it under one roof for use by the general public, in one place.

Thus it is envisaged that this digital library will complement the information available at the goinghomedotcom Resource Center where there is a collection of books, reports, magazines and videos on the disease of alcoholism, and other drug use as well as the connection between drug use and HIV/AIDS

It is only with the relevant information at our fingertips that we will be able to see what has been done and what the problem is so that we are able to plan and implement what needs to be done as far as drug abuse is concerned to bring about demand reduction through well coordinated, synchronised efforts on all fronts including treatment and rehabilitation of those already addicted.

The aim of the goinghomedotcom Digital Library is to place all the documents, reports, articles, surveys etc. on the drug abuse situation in Kenya in one place so as to facillitate easy access to all the information currently available. This is hoped will help policy makers, researchers, NGOs, journalists, video and film producers, radio and television programme producers, students, and the public at large both in demand reduction protocols and for personal use.

It is especially hoped that this site will help drug abuse awarness campaigners be they individuals or clubs.

David Ogot
Director,
goinghomedotcom,
October 1, 2001.