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Addiction prevention initiatives in Greece and Turkey

Overview

Local authorities and organizations in Greece and Turkey have launched various programs to combat addiction and improve psychosocial health. In Greece, the Gümülcine Municipality and the Orfeas Prevention Centre are collaborating to provide coordinated services and awareness campaigns for children, adolescents, and families.

In Turkey, the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality introduced the ‘Future Building Simulation’ to engage youth in developing policy recommendations regarding substance, alcohol, tobacco, gambling, and digital media addictions. Additionally, the organization Yeşilay has expanded its presence in Kayseri, opening a new branch, counseling center, and youth center. Yeşilay President Mehmet Dinç stated the goal is to make Kayseri a model addiction-free city, utilizing a newly established rehabilitation center to assist in social reintegration.

Entities

Hulusi Akar · Orfeas Prevention Centre · Yeşilay · Gümülcine Municipality · Mehmet Dinç

Timeline

  1. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Yeşilay aims to make Kayseri a model addiction-free city

    Yeşilay President Mehmet Dinç aims to make Kayseri, Turkey, a global model for an addiction-free city following the opening of new counseling and rehabilitation centers.

  2. [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Municipalities in Greece and Turkey launch addiction prevention initiatives

    Gümülcine Municipality in Greece and Ankara Metropolitan Municipality in Turkey are implementing new programs to enhance addiction prevention and psychosocial health for youth and families.

Sources

ams.at · milletnews.com · raillynews.com · sondakika.com