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Taking measures to prevent diseases, improve our health, and extend our lifespan
A disease affecting people from all walks of life
The condition where technology controls a person
Individuals may be referred to addiction treatment centers if deemed necessary
Promoting mental well-being by coping with stress and recognizing abilities
One of the most widely abused substances globally due to nicotine addiction
Activation of the brain's reward pleasure mechanism by repeating a certain behavior
Crucial in preventing relapse after quitting alcohol or drugs.
Complete well-being physically, mentally, and socially
A product containing vaporized nicotine reported as harmful.
1.85 million out of 3 million deaths in 2017 were preventable.
The process of recovery by combating addiction
Inability to quit substances despite knowing the physical and psychological harms
Risking something valuable in hopes of gaining something more valuable
The beginning of the body's purification process after quitting substance use
The process of reintegrating into society healthily
The Youth Advocacy Forum was established as a platform where global policies are discussed and local and international advocacy agendas are developed and offer important opportunities for the youth across the World to take joint action against addictions every year.
The third forum, held in 2022, had participants from a total of 47 countries.
More than 200 young people participated as panelists and observers
Powerful organizations such as the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Istanbul Initiative support the forum organized by the Turkish Green Crescent Society.
Youth Advocacy Forum 2024; A Glimpse
Within the scope of our global youth project, the Youth Advocacy Forum brought together young people from different cultures, religions, languages, and nationalities from around the world in 2024, marking the fifth forum held. Participants came from six regions: the African Region, the Region of the Americas, the South-East Asia Region, the European Region, the Eastern Mediterranean Region, and the Western Pacific Region. Young people aged 18 to 30 gathered to improve their advocacy skills in preventing addictions and promoting healthy lifestyles.
The forum took place online on 21 August 2024 with the main theme of “Electronic Cigarettes and Vaping Products: An Overlooked Pandemic?” In the forum, where the global policies were discussed and local as well as international agendas of advocacy were improved, international experts in their field and powerful organizations such as the Lung Foundation, Netherlands and Smoke Free Partnership participated.
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