Information: Regional Director for Prevention and Control of Dependencies highlights society-based projects
The Regional Director for Prevention and Control of Dependencies stressed in Angra do Heroísmo the importance of developing society-based projects, in cooperation and coordination with the Government's action, in the areas of health promotion and disease prevention, considering that "we do nothing alone." Suzete Frias pointed out, as example, the intervention of Angra do Heroísmo City Co... more >>

Information: "Water Brigades" promote consumption of drinking water at Furnas Health Fair
The Regional Director for Prevention and Control of Dependencies challenged today young people to adopt the habit of drinking water for better health and better environment. Suzete Frias spoke at the "Health Fair" in Furnas, an initiative promoted by the Furnas and Povoação school group. On the occasion, she presented the SMS@Água project, which provides for the creation of the Wate... more >>

Information: Prevention of alcohol consumption among young people can reduce cancer and mental illnesses, says Regional Director
The Regional Director for Prevention and Control of Dependencies defended in Ponta Delgada that the prevention of alcohol consumption among young people will have a medium and long-term impact on reducing the prevalence of oncological and mental diseases, while contributing to the decrease of alcohol-related accidents. "Scientific evidence shows that early consumption and harmful alcohol consumpt... more >>

Information: Regional Directorate for Prevention and Control of Dependencies carries out prevention action for senior secondary school students
The Regional Director for Prevention and Control of Dependencies participated today in an awareness-raising action on risk behaviours associated with the consumption of legal and illegal substances in the context of secondary school graduation trips. "We intend that this measure will lead to a preventive attitude towards risk behaviours associated with the consumption of legal and illegal substanc... more >>

Information: Regional Forum on Alcohol and Health approves "FRAS Prize" to distinguish entities promoting reduction of alcohol-related problems
The Regional Director for Prevention and Control of Dependencies announced in Ponta Delgada the creation of the Regional Forum on Alcohol and Health Prize (FRAS) that will distinguish entities promoting actions to reduce alcohol-related problems. "This distinction will represent the public recognition of the efforts undertaken by a group of entities in the areas of education and social and commun... more >>

Information: "Breakfast Club" reaches 66 S. Miguel schools and should be extended to all the islands of the Azores
The Regional Director for Prevention and Control of Dependencies stated in Fenais da Ajuda that the adherence to the implementation of the "Breakfast Club" project on S. Miguel reinforces the objective of extending this initiative to all preschool establishments in the Azores. "The commitment and dedication demonstrated by the School Health Team of São Miguel Health Unit (USISM) and the six ... more >>

Information: Regional Director defends investment in training of health professionals as means of overcoming stigmas associated with dependencies
The Regional Director for Prevention and Control of Dependencies defended in Ponta Delgada the training of health professionals as a means of overcoming stigmas associated with dependency problems. "Training future professionals means preparing them to understand why these phenomena arise and what they mean in a given social context, both from the standpoint of a humanistic approach and the minimi... more >>

Information: Internet abuse risks among young people prevented with training and skills, says Regional Director
The Regional Director for Prevention and Control of Dependencies warned today about the risks of Internet abuse among young people and the importance of providing training and skills in early prevention. "When used without moderation, the Internet can lead to problematic behaviours with symptoms similar to those of other addictions, such as illicit drugs and alcohol," said Suzete Frias. She spoke ... more >>

Information:  Art and Information Campaigns play relevant role in preventing risk behaviour, defends Suzete Frias
The Regional Director for Prevention and Control of Dependencies announced yesterday the implementation of a cultural integration project in partnership with Cresaçor for young people at risk that will include activities related to music and visual arts. "The underpinning concept of this programme is based on the idea of providing young people at risk with the opportunity to find a means of ... more >>

Information: Pioneering programme for prevention of risk behaviour to be implemented in schools by September
The Regional Director for Prevention and Control of Dependencies announced yesterday that the "Preventing in Family and Community" programme will be implemented in three elementary school groups. "All tools have been prepared and the organisation of sessions for parents and children will be the next step. For that reason, we are establishing partnerships with other entities, including private soc... more >>