Drug Addiction and How to Counter It: Some Reflections and Experiences from Slovenia
Drug Addiction and How to Counter It: Some Reflections and Experiences from Slovenia

Summary/Abstract: This paper discusses challenges of drug addiction treatments in general and presents treatment programs and their development in Slovenia. Since Slovenia shares similarities in socio-cultural background with the Western Balkans countries, we think the Slovene experiences could be useful for them. This is even more, since all the countries from the region formally expressed their foreign policy ambition to join the EU, an area where Slovenia can offer much of experiences and expertize. Generally speaking, drug addiction and its countering activities are part of the negotiation Chapters 24 (Justice, freedom and security) as well as 28 (Consumer and health protection). Slovenia pays its main attention on ensuring development of comprehensive measures and activities, while addressing these problems. Prevention activities are carried out through a variety of health centers and non-governmental organizations, having destigmatization as an important element of the whole rehabilitation process.

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