Silver Spring, Maryland (March 10, 2006) – Danya International, Inc., a health communications and technology firm delivering breakthrough solutions for public health and education, today announced completion of a comprehensive research project to study the successes of substance abuse treatment programs in 10 countries. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Danya studied the successful approaches used in Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Europe.

“We dispatched a team of accomplished professionals in the fields of addiction and drug treatment to examine what other countries around the globe were accomplishing,” said Jeff Hoffman, Ph.D., Danya President and CEO. “The ultimate goal of this ambitious undertaking was to gather details on promising practices that would enhance success rates of treatment programs worldwide.”

Danya’s team traveled to the Latin American countries of Brazil, Peru, and Argentina; the Southeast Asian countries of Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand; and the European countries of Poland, Spain, Slovenia, and Italy. Among the promising practices that emerged from this research study and were recommended for replication include:

“Across the board, we found that the family played a pivotal role in the treatment programs. In varying degrees, these programs were structured around individuals’ cultural, religious, and personal needs,” explained Susie Nemes, Ph.D., a consultant to Danya, one of the lead investigators on this project, and President and CEO of Social Solutions International, Inc. (SSI). “We encountered some very innovative initiatives focused on preparing individuals to re-enter society and the workforce at the conclusion of treatment. And, we witnessed programs in every country that were run by very committed staff and highly motivated volunteers. We took away something from every program we studied that will serve as best practices for enhancing addiction treatment efforts on a global scale,” said Dr. Nemes.

The study’s findings were recently published in the Journal of Teaching in the Addictions, (Volume 4, Number 1, 2005). In addition, details on Danya’s State Department project are available at www.danya.com/promisingpractices.

About Danya International, Inc.

Danya creates, delivers, and evaluates innovative behavior change strategies that empower people of all ages and from all walks of life to live healthier and better educated lives. The company provides breakthrough services in the areas of public health communication, research and evaluation, information technology, education and training, program management support, and health product development. Founded on the guiding principles of integrity, quality, and creativity, Danya helps its public and private-sector clients to develop research-based tools and campaigns that communicate clear, concise, and effective health messages across all media forms. Founded in 1996, Danya is based in Silver Spring, Maryland. To learn more about the company, visit www.danya.com.

About Social Solutions International

Social Solutions International, Inc., is a woman and minority-owned small business with an emphasis on quality research and evaluation, development of evidence-based education materials, and cultural adaptation and translation. An 8(a) research and evaluation firm, Social Solutions is dedicated to the creation of social and health solutions to improve the welfare of underserved populations worldwide. To learn more about the services offered, visit www.socialsolutions.biz.