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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
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
20.05.2026
As IFGC, we participated in the panel "From Commitment to Coverage: Integrating Substance Use into UHC" at WHA79 in Geneva. Hosted by @IFRC, bringing together diverse stakeholders - diverse civil society organizations working on chemical and behavioral addictions —to discuss substance use within Universal Health Coverage for the very first time at the World Health Assembly.
Speaking at the panel, IFGC Secretary-General, Ambassador Dr. Mehmet Güllüoğlu, highlighted addiction as a global health crisis and emphasized that harm reduction alone is not enough. Representing our 70 Country Green Crescents, he shared concrete solutions: integrating addiction services into primary care, recognizing prevention as an essential health service, and strengthening protective policies. We stand ready to cooperate globally to leave no one behind!
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