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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
24/09/2025
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
13.06.2025
As part of World No Tobacco Day on May 31, the International Federation of Green Crescent (IFGC), in collaboration with the Turkish Green Crescent Counseling Center (YEDAM), hosted an awareness-raising webinar titled “Tobacco Addiction and Recovery: YEDAM’s Treatment and Support Approach” on June 13, 2025. The event was held online and targeted Country Green Crescents operating around the world.
The webinar addressed the psychological, physiological, and social dimensions of tobacco addiction, while presenting Green Crescent Counseling Center’s (YEDAM) effective treatment model and long-term recovery approach. YEDAM Clinical Psychologist İrem Nur İpçioğlu shared evidence-based intervention tools, strategies to boost motivation, and techniques to prevent relapse, supported by real-life case examples.
During the concluding Q&A session, participants' questions were answered, and representatives were encouraged to share insights about tobacco addiction rates and available intervention services in their respective countries.
As the second webinar of 2025, this event aimed to raise awareness around tobacco addiction and contributed to the dissemination of YEDAM’s intervention methods among members of the International Federation of Green Crescent.
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