# Yeşilay addiction prevention campaigns in Turkey > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/yeilay-addiction-prevention-campaigns-in-turkey > Updated: 2026-09-04T16:15:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Yeşilay, a Turkish organization, has implemented various field studies and educational initiatives across several provinces to combat addiction and promote healthy living. In late August, branches in Elazığ and Niğde conducted outreach in local markets to raise awareness regarding tobacco, alcohol, drugs, gambling, and technology addiction. These efforts focused on directing citizens to the Yeşilay Counseling Center (YEDAM) for free, confidential psychological and social support. By early September, the scope of these campaigns expanded. In Elazığ, specific programs targeted children during summer holidays to address technology addiction through interactive activities in parks and sports centers. In Yozgat, extensive outreach conducted throughout much of 2026 included visits to schools, hospitals, and industrial zones, utilizing programs such as the ‘Turkey Addiction Combatting (TBM) Adult Training Program’ and youth projects like ‘My Club is Yeşilay’ to promote YEDAM services. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-04: Yeşilay launches addiction prevention and healthy living campaigns in Turkey Yeşilay is conducting widespread addiction prevention campaigns across Turkey, focusing on technology addiction in children and providing community outreach and counseling services. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yeilay-launches-addiction-prevention-and-healthy-living-campaigns-in-turkey ### 2026-08-27: Yeşilay conducts addiction awareness campaigns in Elazığ and Niğde Yeşilay teams in Elazığ and Niğde are conducting field awareness campaigns at local markets to combat addiction and promote free, confidential support services through YEDAM. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yeilay-conducts-addiction-awareness-campaigns-in-elaz-and-nide --- Cite as: Yeşilay addiction prevention campaigns in Turkey. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/yeilay-addiction-prevention-campaigns-in-turkey