The S. João de Deus Health House, in Trapiche, hosts the VI Convention on Addictive Behaviors and Dependencies of Madeira and the II Convention of Macaronesia, taking place today and tomorrow.
The event brings together specialists, health professionals, researchers, and representatives from various territories to discuss challenges related to dependencies, focusing on prevention, treatment, and harm reduction.
Topics to be addressed include the consumption of legal and illegal substances, synthetic drugs, cannabinoids, mental health, prevention among young people, and the impact of gaming, as well as specific interventions for women and the relationship between dependencies, public safety, and physical activity. The program also includes a Mental Health March on Friday.
