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04/10/2025

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The International Federation of Green Crescent will launch the Green Crescent Addiction Prevention Program with a 2-day online training on 4–5 October 2025. Participants who complete all sessions and pass the final exam will be certified to implement the program in their local communities.

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REHABILITATION

Addiction rehabilitation represents a vital multidisciplinary approach in aiding individuals' efforts to tackle addiction. As part of the International Federation of Green Crescent, Country Green Crescents assume a pivotal role in addiction prevention, contributing to medical treatment, psychosocial support, support groups and training programs, while also overseeing ongoing pilot initiatives.

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Rehabilitation in addiction is a crucial process designed to help individuals with addiction to prevent it, recover healthily and minimize the harm caused by addiction. Rehabilitation addresses the physical, psychological and social impacts of addiction, offering various methods to overcome addiction and support the path to recovery. Addiction rehabilitation represents a vital multidisciplinary approach in aiding individuals' efforts to tackle addiction. As part of the International Federation of Green Crescent, Country Green Crescents assume a pivotal role in addiction prevention, contributing to medical treatment, psychosocial support, support groups and training programs, while also overseeing ongoing pilot initiatives. The aim is to provide effective support during the rehabilitation process, assisting individuals in transitioning to a healthier lifestyle.

Addiction rehabilitation typically adopts a multidisciplinary approach, covering medical treatment, psychosocial support, support groups, stress management, communication skills, problem-solving and various training components.

The rehabilitation process is often tailored to each individual, considering factors such as the duration and type of addiction, as well as the individual's specific needs. This personalized approach offers a roadmap to support individuals in overcoming addiction and maintaining a healthy life.

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What is rehabilitation for substance addiction and how is it implemented?

Substance use, which becomes increasingly damaging as the age of onset decreases, is a disease that ravages all aspects of an individual's life. Today, for treatment of substance use disorder to be effective, it's crucial to address all the losses in a person's life and strive to restore them as much as possible. In this regard, treatment approaches covering biological, psychological, social, family and work-related aspects are employed to address all losses, damages or deficiencies. This is where the concept of rehabilitation comes into play.

Rehabilitation involves utilizing all necessary tools to compensate for the setbacks incurred due to the disease, enabling the individual to reintegrate into society as a healthy member. In essence, genuine treatment for substance addiction lies in rehabilitation. However, the detoxification phase, where withdrawal symptoms emerging from individuals ceasing substance use are addressed, is regarded as part of the treatment process. It's crucial to understand that detoxification alone is merely the initial step in treatment and is never sufficient on its own. If an individual discontinues treatment during the detoxification phase, relapse becomes inevitable. The real treatment, known as rehabilitation, begins afterward. Rehabilitation encompasses all the necessary treatments to prevent the individual from relapsing into substance use. Therefore, rehabilitation services play a vital role in the treatment process.

 

What are the standard approaches employed in substance addiction treatment within the framework of rehabilitation services?

For effective substance addiction treatment, a minimum duration of one year is typically required. Rehabilitation or treatment, can be administered in two primary forms: outpatient or inpatient. The initial phase of treatment, known as detoxification or withdrawal, marks the beginning of the rehabilitation journey. During this stage, patients often receive medication-based treatments aimed at alleviating the physical and psychological symptoms associated with withdrawal. Treatment usually commences on an outpatient basis, with the decision to transition to inpatient care being made based on individual circumstances. Standard therapy techniques are employed for both outpatient and inpatient treatments, although treatment plans are utilized to meet each patient's unique needs. While individualized programs are developed, the therapeutic techniques employed remain largely consistent. Rehabilitation centers embrace comprehensive treatment models encompassing various steps, including psychoeducation, group therapy, individual therapy, occupational therapy, educational reintegration, family therapy, vocational training, covering all significant aspects of an individual's life. Nowadays, substance use disorder is viewed as a family issue, emphasizing the importance of family involvement throughout the treatment process. Substance use disorder is considered a family disease rather than an individual's and successful outcomes are often associated with family participation in treatment. In summary, rehabilitation represents a holistic approach addressing all facets of an individual's life. It's crucial to convey to patients and their families that treatment is a prolonged process, with longer durations of treatment correlating with increased chances of recovery and the real treatment begins after detoxification. Equally vital is guiding patients and families to appropriate treatment resources during their search.

As a leading practice in tackling addiction, the Turkish Green Crescent Society aims to address the physical, psychological and social ramifications of addiction by providing outpatient treatment services through the Green Crescent Counseling Center (YEDAM) and inpatient treatment services through Rehabilitation Centers. The objective is to reintegrate individuals into society as a healthy member, compensating for the setbacks incurred due to addiction and supporting post-detoxification treatments.

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The International Federation of Green Crescent (IFGC) is pleased to announce the return of the Green Crescent Addiction Prevention Training Program, a society-based global preventive training initiative. TBM has been updated to feature interactive, easy-to-apply, and dynamic content. Following its last online edition in July 2023, this will be the first international training delivered with the updated content. 📌 Training Date: 4–5 October 2025 | 09:30 to 17:15 Turkey Time (GMT+3). 📌 Deadline for submission: October 1, 2025 📌 Program agenda will be shared at a later date. 📌 Training program will be in English [Spontaneously translated to French by AI]. 📌Eligibilty Criteria   Country Green Crescent representatives Professionals working in collaboration with the IFGC, including psychologists, psychiatrists, healthcare workers, educators, related professionals. Applications from other professionals not currently working with IFGC or Country Green Crescents will be considered based on capacity. ADDICTION PREVENTION TRAINING PROGRAM The Green Crescent Addiction Prevention Training Program (TBM) is a primary prevention program developed by the Green Crescent in 2014, consisting of modules on technology, gambling, tobacco, alcohol, and substance addictions, and healthy living. It is designed to raise awareness across the whole society on these issues, with a special focus on children and young people, while also training volunteer trainers who can further disseminate the program. This training is open to Country Green Crescent representatives and professionals working in collaboration with the IFGC (psychologists, psychiatrists, healthcare workers, educators, and related professionals). Applications from other professionals not working in collaboration with the IFGC or the Country Green Crescents will be accepted based on capacity. Upon successful completion of the training, participants will be certified as practitioners of the program, authorized to deliver its content to their local participants. Following the training, all participants are expected to implement the TBM program in their communities. Their activities will be monitored once throughout the year to ensure effective application and continuity of the program. Aim The aim of TBM is to prevent alcohol, tobacco, substance, gambling and technology addictions and to raise awareness on healthy living among the entire society, especially children and youth. The objectives of the program are as follows: Raise society awareness of preventing addictions, Contribute to a safe, and healthy lifestyle in the society, Improve acknowledgment on alcohol, tobacco, substance use disorders, and other risky behaviours, gambling, and technology addictions, Advocate protective, and preventive approach. Train volunteer trainers to deliver and disseminate the program in their communities The Green Crescent Addiction Prevention Training Program provides modules designed for different stages, such as pre-school, primary school, secondary school, high school, and adults, starting from the age of 4. The TBM implementation materials were authored by renowned experts, and academics in the field. All TBM training content is based on solid, and reliable scientific foundations. Tools Books, guides, brochures, presentations, posters, short films, additional materials Distance learning system, Education Portal (tbm.org.tr), animations (videos) Outcomes Through the TBM Practitioner Training for Country Green Crescents, it is expected that participants will conduct local awareness trainings in their own countries using TBM modules, thereby expanding the program’s impact at the national level. The training also aims to strengthen the expert capacity of Country Green Crescents in delivering addiction-related education, while enhancing the international visibility and effectiveness of the Green Crescent. The program consists of the following sessions: Introduction to Green Crescent Prevention Efforts and TBM, Addictions in a Changing World, Chemical Addictions, Behavioral Addictions, Principles of Implementing Adult Training Content, Prevention Perspective and Healthy Living in Addictions, Applications of Adult Training Content, Effective Presentation Techniques, and Participant Presentation Practices. In this context, the training is designed not only to provide knowledge but also to improve participants’ skills in effective presentation techniques and adult education. Important NoteTo receive certification, participants must attend all training sessions and pass the final exam.     Addiction Prevention Training Program is free of charge.  If you have any questions about the program, you can contact us at info@ifgc.org   

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On August 1, 2025, the Turkish Green Crescent Society hosted the third event of the project titled “Climate Diplomacy: The Legacy of COP29”, carried out in collaboration with the Green Moon Georgia (Georgia Green Crescent) and the Azerbaijani NGO Youth Association of Social Union (Gençlerin Töhfesi İctimai Birliği). The event took place at the Glass Pavilion (Camlı Köşk) and began with opening remarks delivered by Mr. Asim Veliyev, President of Youth Association of Social Union, and H.E. Dr. Mehmet Güllüoğlu, Vice President of the Turkish Green Crescent Society and Secretary General of the International Federation of Green Crescent. As part of the program, Mr. Kenan Murtuzov, Consul of Azerbaijan in Istanbul, and Ms. Mehseti Huseynova, President of the Food Safety Movement, shared insights into Azerbaijan's experience during the COP29 process. Mr. Perviz Memmedzade, Vice President of the Turkey-Azerbaijan Solidarity and Information Federation, and Mr. Rafet Ulutürk of the BulTurk Association emphasized the critical importance of NGO collaboration in climate diplomacy. Ms. Sedef Erçetin, Manager of International Cooperaiton at the Turkish Green Crescent Society, addressed the impact of addictions on environmental pollution and climate change in her speech. She also underlined the role of Green Crescent in international climate platforms. The event, which was attended by our distinguished guests and young volunteers, concluded with a plaque presentation ceremony and a Kahoot quiz competition.

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