We want to honour the contributions and preserve the memory of those who were passionate and dedicated their lives to the drug demand reduction field. Our 'In Memoriam' page celebrates those who have passed for their exceptional service, commitment and outstanding contributions in substance use prevention, treatment and recovery.
Tributes:
Brother Ronald F. Drahozal - USA, Bangladesh
November 14, 1937 - October 15, 2018
56 years of experience in the Drug Demand Reduction field at the local, national and international level.
- Founding Director of the First Drug Rehab Centre (BARCA) in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 1988 to 1995 - First drug rehabilitation facility in Bangladesh
- Founder/Executive Director of Second Drug Rehab Centre (APON), Dhaka, Bangladesh, 1994
Learn more about Brother Ronald's life and his exceptional contributions to the field.
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Carol du Toit
Carol du Toit held the position of Director of SANCA Durban Alcohol and Drug Centres and worked in the field of addictions for over thirty years. She was also employed as the Director of SANCA Pietermaritzburg and, prior to that, as a social worker at Magaliesoord Rehabilitation Centre.
Learn more about Carol du Toit's life and her exceptional contributions to the field.
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Dr. Ray Eberlein - South Africa
Dr. Ray Eberlein was a member of the Central Drug Authority of South Africa, Vice-Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the Stabilis Treatment Centre for substance dependents, and also a member of Christian Action for Dependence.
Learn more about Dr. Ray Eberlein's life and his exceptional contributions to the field.
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Preben Hansen - Denmark and Vietnam
The late Chairman of the NGO Fontana Board, Preben Hansen, was a committed enthusiastic entrepreneur and 
the driving force behind the establishment of NGO Fontana.
Learn more about Preben's life here.
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Father Doctor Vincenzo Sorce - Italy
Father Doctor Vincenzo founded the Association "Casa Famiglia Rosetta" in1985. Casa Famiglia 
Rosetta specializes in the acceptance, rehabilitation and social integration of people in difficulty and has supported over 1500 individuals and their families.
Learn more about Father Doctor Vincenzo's life here.
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Mr Ibrahim Salim- Singapore
Ibrahim Salim held the position of Treatment Specialist/Expert at the Drug Advisory Programme of the Colombo Plan and was a pioneer in the field of drug demand reduction where he worked for over three decades.
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Father Haroldo Rahm
Father Haroldo, who had already created a series of social services in the United States and Brazil, founded, in 1978, the therapeutic community Prayer and Work Promotional Association in Campinas, São Paulo State. The place came up with a unique and pioneering proposal in Brazil to offer treatment and recovery to those who were marginalised victims of drug addiction.
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Dr Muhammad Tariq Khan
Dr Muhammad Tariq Khan was a social worker, researcher, author and drug abuse counsellor. He committed his life to support the community and reducing addiction issues in Karachi, Pakistan.
He was an educator and dedicated his life to sharing knowledge and developing a support network for students, academics and professionals working in the drug demand reduction field.
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Dr Fraidoon Sadeed
Dr Fraidoon Sadeed was a professional who worked for over 10 years in the drug demand reduction field. Most recently, Dr Fraidoon was based in northern province (Balkh) of Afghanistan where he was setting up a specialist shelter for homeless people with addiction issues in order to reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19.
On way back to Kabul he lost his life along with his wife a two children due to very bad road traffic accident.
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Dr Samarudin Zazai
Dr Samarudin Zazai was an expert in the drug demand reduction field who worked for more than 10 years with National Aids control program (NACP/MoPH) in Afghanistan.
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Mr. Mujahid Abbas
Mr Mujahid Abbas was an addiction counsellor working in the Umeed clinic in Mirpur, Pakistan.
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Dr. Serwat Jahan Khanum
Dr. Serwat Jahan Khanum was an Associate Professor at the Institute of Clinical Psychology, UoK.
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Ms. Shahnaz Dar
Ms. Shahnaz Dar was the Executive Director Kuchlak Welfare Society and Member Advisory Board Youth Forum Pakistan (For Substance Use Prevention).
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Brian Flay
Brian Flay was a social psychologist internationally recognized for his research on health promotion and disease prevention research; mass media for health promotion and prevention; smoking and drug abuse prevention; violence prevention; youth HIV/AIDS prevention; positive youth development; comprehensive school reform; prevention research methods and theory; prevention research training.
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Yury Fedotov
Mr Yury Fedotov had a long and distinguished career as a diplomat for his country, the Russian Federation, and as an Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations.
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