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  1. Dianova representatives in Vienna

    55th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs

    23/03/2012

    Vienna (Austria) – From 12th to 16th March 2012, Dianova International and Dianova Portugal representatives attended the 55th session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND). On March 13, a side event was organized to present a community, drug and alcohol prevention project implemented by Dianova in Portugal in theTorres Vedras region.

  2. "What About Doing Something Else This Weekend?"

    “What About Doing Something Else This Weekend?”

    24/02/2012

    In Spain the FAD (drug addiction help foundation) launched a new communication line intended for social networks’ youngest users. A series of thought-provoking videos was produced to promote awareness about alcohol abuse and its consequences. “What About Doing Something Else This Weekend?” is the first video’s slogan.

  3. "La Quintanilla" was renamed Mercedes Soria Educational & Therapeutic Center

    “La Quintanilla” Renamed “Mercedes Soria” Center

    23/02/2012

    Located in Spain’s Murcia region, “La Quintanilla” center is especially suited to the needs of an intensive, therapeutic and educational intervention aimed at adolescents. The center’s tranquil environment enables residents to focus on their problems and rebalance their lifestyles. On February 15, a tribute was paid to the center’s director since 2002, Mrs. Mercedes “Maricé” Soria.

  4. 55th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs

    55th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs

    17/02/2012

    The fifty-fifth session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs will take place in Vienna, 12-16 March 2012. Dianova representatives will attend the commission’s debates while those of Dianova in Portugal will present on March 13, 2pm/3pm: “Engaging youth and Enrolling community on a Prevention Initiative”, a triennial review on the outcomes of a community-based drug prevention initiative: “Mocktails, Memories of a Night of Fun“.

  5. RIOD Prevention Campaign

    RIOD Prevention Campaign

    24/01/2012

    The RIOD (Ibero-American network of NGOs working in the field of addiction – of which Dianova in Spain is a member) launched a campaign to reduce the risks of drug abuse among Latin American Migrants. More than 5.7 million foreigners live in Spain, among whom more than 3.3 million are not stemming from EU member states – including about one and a half million from Latin American countries.

  6. Dianova on Spanish television

    Dianova on Spanish TV

    18/01/2012

    On January 16, TVE Spanish television channel broadcast a report on Dianova in Spain and the Can Parellada therapeutic community (Barcelona region) with several interviews conducted during a visit onsite and on the television set.

  7. “The time spent drinking”

    “The time spent drinking”

    13/01/2012

    A new campaign was launched by the FAD foundation in Spain to raise awareness about alcohol misuse and help people start thinking about the growing place alcohol consumption may take in their lives.

  8. Relationships with Congo

    Relationships with Congo

    14/11/2011

  9. Keble College (Oxford - UK)

    EFTC 13th Conference in Oxford

    25/10/2011

    The 13th European Federation of Therapeutic Communities (EFTC) conference was held from 20-23 September with more than 150 delegates representing most of the federation’s member organizations. This successful conference provided a unique opportunity to hear from various experts who discussed best practice and the evidence-based outcomes of the therapeutic community addiction treatment model. Cristina Lopes and Michele Bellasich, respectively representatives from Dianova in Portugal and Dianova in Sweden attended the event.

  10. XIII Latin American Conference of Therapeutic Communities

    Latin American Conference of Therapeutic Communities

    13/10/2011

    The XIII Latin American Conference of Therapeutic Communities (TCs) will be held in Medellin (Columbia), October 20-22, while hosting the 25th anniversary of the Latin American Federation of Therapeutic Communities (FLACT). Dianova representatives will attend the event and participate in the numerous scheduled debates to build “the therapeutic community we dream about”.