Dianova E-magazine

N° 6

May, 2007

CONTENTS • Editorial: Consolidation of the Dianova Network • International Conference “ Networking, Cooperation & Innovation”, Lisbon June 21st • The pharmacological approach to the treatment of drug addicts • Camp Deer Run Chosen to Host Free Summer Camp for Children of the U.S. Military • Dianova Briefs
EDITORIAL The signing of an international agreement by the Dianova Network that will be carried out in Lisbon, will consolidate collaboration between member countries, facilitating cooperation on new projects in the 13 countries in Europe , North and South America . More info		CONFERENCE IN LISBON The international congress, “Networking, Cooperation & Innovation in the Non-Profit Sector” will be held in Lisbon , with the participation of ministerial-level Portuguese government officials and representatives of European and international organisations in the field of substance abuse prevention and treatment. A representative of the United Nations will also be present. More info
OPINION There are few health problems that generate as much debate and as many different positions as drug addiction, both with the general public and with sector professionals. For the general public, drug addiction is often synonymous with bad habits, decadence, and delinquency. Drug addicts are weak beings who prefer to give themselves over to artificial hells instead of facing reality like the rest of the world does. For others, drug addiction is an illness like any other: drug addicts need medical care, including daily treatment, just as diabetics need their insulin... Read article	Dianova is an international, non-profit network of independent member organizations located in 13 countries of Europe and the Americas . Our members offer a variety of programs dedicated to the social growth of at-risk individuals through their work in the fields of substance abuse treatment and prevention, education and positive personal development • Mission & Vision		CAMP DEER RUN The National Military Family Association (NMFA) has announced that Camp Deer Run has been chosen to host one of the popular Operation Purple Summer Camps in 2007. NMFA developed this free summer camp program in response to the need for increased support for military children, especially those whose parents are or will be deployed overseas. Read article DIANOVA BRIEFS • Conference en Sweden • Festival in Alicante • A project in Uruguay • Dianova Italy
	THE DIANOVA NETWORK • Dianova Belgium • Dianova Canada • Dianova Spain • Dianova Portugal • Dianova USA • Dianova Chile • Dianova Nicaragua • Dianova Italy • Dianova Switzerland • Dianova Uruguay • Dianova Sweden • Drustvo Up (Slovenia)
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