# Italian regional addiction support initiatives > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-regional-addiction-support-initiatives > Updated: 2026-11-04T17:27:10.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Health authorities across various Italian regions are implementing localized strategies to address substance use and behavioral addictions. In the Bergamo Ovest region, the Asst Bergamo Ovest has launched six experimental service points as part of the 2026-2027 Local Addiction Plan. These free hubs, located in areas such as Dalmine and Treviglio, aim to provide orientation for youth and adults regarding alcohol, tobacco, and behavioral issues like gambling or internet overuse. Similarly, in Florence, the Spazi Giò project has established four locations within Community Houses to assist with psychoactive substances and problematic gaming. In Calabria, the regional government has implemented a specialized network to combat gambling addiction, or ludopathy. This network consists of 14 accredited centers managed by third-sector organizations, utilizing multidisciplinary teams to provide residential and outpatient assistance. The regional strategy includes approximately 1.3 million euros in annual funding for provincial health agencies to support these services and school prevention programs. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-04: Calabria implements specialized network to combat gambling addiction Calabria has activated 14 specialized centers and a regional network to combat gambling addiction, supported by 1.3 million euros in annual funding for prevention and multidisciplinary care. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/healthcare-initiatives-reported-in-calabria-and-marche-regions ### 2026-11-04: Italian health services launch new addiction support hubs New addiction support hubs are opening in Bergamo and Florence, Italy, offering free guidance for substance use and behavioral addictions like gambling and internet overuse. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-health-services-launch-new-addiction-support-hubs --- Cite as: Italian regional addiction support initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/italian-regional-addiction-support-initiatives