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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
23.10.2025
The 6th Istanbul Initiative Summit, hosted by the Turkish Green Crescent Society on October 23–24, 2025, brought together leading public health experts and members of the International Federation of Green Crescents (IFGC) from around the world at Sepetçiler Pavilion.
The summit welcomed distinguished participants from IFGC member organizations, including Stephen Lee and Amy Drost from Green Crescent USA; Balqis Binti Mohamed Kasim from Pertubuhan Bulan Sabit Hijau Malaysia (Malaysia Green Crescent); Mousa Daoud from the Jordan Anti Drugs Society; Yassmin Sabih from Stardom Association (Lebanon); Tarık Sülo Cevizci from the Syria Green Crescent; Tajueddin Abiola from the Green Crescent Health Development Initiative (Nigeria); and Abdulkadir Siraj from the Green Crescent Ethiopia.
At the closing session, Turkish Green Crescent Society President Assoc. Prof. Mehmet Dinç underscored the importance of international cooperation and solidarity in countering the growing influence of the addiction industry. Türkiye’s Minister of Health, Prof. Dr. Kemal Memişoğlu, who also attended the summit, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to tackling these challenges through robust public health policies.
Over the two-day program, participants exchanged perspectives on global addiction trends, emerging challenges, and effective prevention strategies, contributing to policy development within the framework of the Istanbul Initiative. Discussions emphasized the alarming rise in youth substance use, digital addictions, and the proliferation of e-cigarettes.
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