Informação: Training choices is essential to prevent addiction, says Regional Secretary for Health
The Regional Secretary for Health stressed today the importance of “developing human skills, namely young people's ability to make choices” in order to prevent the consumption of psychoactive substances and addictive behaviours. Teresa Machado Luciano spoke at Santa Cruz da Graciosa Basic Education and Secondary School in the context of an action held under the "Resolver Acordar" pro... Mais >>

Informação: Rui Luís challenges youth associations to be partners in strategy to control dependencies
The Regional Secretary for Health launched today in Angra do Heroísmo a challenge to youth associations to be partners in the strategy to prevent and control dependencies. "These associations, through their close contact with young people, can play a crucial role in disseminating the message for prevention and discouragement of risk behaviours at an even earlier age," said Rui Luís, who ... Mais >>

Informação: Territorial networks must be allies in prevention policies, says Regional Director
The Regional Director for Prevention and Control of Dependencies defended Angra do Heroísmo the use of territorial and intersectoral networks as an essential tool for the implementation of prevention policies. "We want to establish common guidelines and methodologies, through agreements with partner entities, to reach community intervention and rehabilitation in the context of additive behav... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government to create support programme for families of users with addiction problems
The Regional Secretary for Health stated in Ponta Delgada that the Government of the Azores intends to create a support programme for families dealing with the problem of addiction. Rui Luís spoke at the opening of the international conference on "Substance consumption and Addictive Behaviour - Old and New Challenges." He stressed that the aims is "to create a programme and coordinate, togeth... Mais >>