All education is carried out in a confidential atmosphere.
All CHOW teams have a qualified staff nurse who dispenses treatment for minor injuries such as abscesses and burns. This service provision of LALS is one of the most widely used by clients and makes a good entry point into drug using communities who are isolated from the mainstream health care system. As an advocate for IDU groups, LALS has formed linkages with other organizations which provide services for their clients. Clients' needs are assessed and referrals are made. Research LALS has been collecting information about IDU communities through field research since its establishment in 1991.