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EUPC stigao u Crnu Goru: Bar otvorio vrata savremenoj prevenciji ovisnosti

Sredinom maja u u Baru (Crna Gora) po prvi put je održana osnovna obuka Evropskog prevencijskog kurikuluma (EUPC). Učestvovalo je trinaest stručnjakinja zaposlenih u obrazovanju, sigurnosti, organima uprave i nevladinom sektoru. Opština Bar inicirala je održavanje obuke čime je otvorila put širenju naučno utemeljene prevencije ovisnosti u Crnoj Gori. Obuku su vodili zasad jedina trenerica EUPC-ja za Crnu Goru, Jana Šekularac iz Opštine Bar, te Amir Hasanović i Andrea Mijatović iz Stručnog centra za prevenciju ovisnosti.   Atmosfera tokom obuke bila je izuzetno motivirajuća i interaktivna, a aktivno učešće i otvorenost grupe dodatno su doprinijeli kvaliteti rada i razmjeni iskustava. Ovakvi treninzi predstavljaju važan korak u razvoju kvalitetne i održive prevencije u Crnoj Gori i regionu, ali

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The European Prevention Curriculum (EUPC) training was held in Tuzla

The Addicition Prevention Compentence Centre organized a training on the European Prevention Curriculum (EUPC), delivered by Amir Hasanović and Andrea Mijatović, the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director of the Compentence Center. The training was intended for employees of the Institute of Public Health of the Tuzla Canton, and this was the first time the training had been delivered for a single institution that applied on its own initiative. The training was held 5. and 6, 2026, in Tuzla. Participants gained foundational knowledge on high-quality and effective addiction prevention based

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What Does the Adoption of the Addiction Prevention Strategy in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina 2025–2035 Mean?

On December 30, 2025, the Addiction Prevention Strategy of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina 2025–2035 was adopted. The process of drafting and adopting the Strategy was coordinated by the Federal Ministry of Education and Science, with professional and advisory support from the Addiction Prevention Compentence Centre. Following the endorsement of the Government of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Strategy was adopted by both chambers of the Parliament of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina – the House of Representatives and the House of Peoples. The Addiction Prevention

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Sarajevo – Call for Participation in the Training on the European Prevention Curriculum

The Association for Addiction Prevention NARKO-NE is organizing a training on the European Prevention Curriculum (EUPC) in Sarajevo 26. 27.8.2025 2025. (Hotel Radon Plaza, Džemala Bijedića 185, Sarajevo). The training is intended for public administration officials who have a general or specialized role and responsibility in the development and/or coordination of prevention programmes, as well as for professionals who work in practice in the field of addiction prevention. The Association for Addiction Prevention NARKO-NE serves as the reference point for coordinating EUPC trainings in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The organizer covers

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Science-Based Prevention: European Prevention Curriculum Training Held in Sarajevo

Although prevention programmes and methods are of crucial importance for Bosnia and Herzegovina, it is important to emphasize that not all prevention is necessarily high-quality. Addiction prevention is often perceived as an area in which anyone can take action. However, effective prevention requires professional expertise and the application of scientifically grounded approaches.Outdated and traditional approaches, which are unfortunately still present in practice, can lead to counterproductive results and long-term negative consequences. Therefore, it is essential to ensure that preventive work is evidence-based, supported by professional training, and aligned with international

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Sarajevo – Call for Participation in Training on the European Prevention Curriculum

The Association for Addiction Prevention NARKO-NE is organizing a training on the European Prevention Curriculum (EUPC) in Sarajevo, on June 10 and 11, 2025 (Hotel Terme, Hrasnička cesta 14, Ilidža). The training is intended for officials in public administration who have a general or specialized role and responsibility for designing and/or coordinating prevention programs, as well as for practitioners working in the field of addiction prevention. NARKO-NE is the reference point for coordinating EUPC trainings in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The organizer will cover the costs of training materials, lunch, and

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Zenica Hosts the 11th European Prevention Curriculum Training: Strengthening Capacity for Effective Prevention

Evidence-based addiction prevention is at the core of the work of the Association for Addiction Prevention NARKO-NE. Through training in the European Prevention Curriculum (EUPC), we actively educate key individuals responsible for designing and implementing high-quality, science-based prevention programs. To date, we have conducted ten EUPC trainings across various cities in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This time, Zenica hosted the eleventh training, held on April 15 and 16, 2025, at Hotel Dubrovnik. The training brought together professionals from institutions working with children and youth, all of whom are directly involved in

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Zenica – Call for Participation in the European Prevention Curriculum Training

The Association for Addiction Prevention NARKO-NE is organizing training on the European Prevention Curriculum (EUPC) in Zenica on April 15 and 16, 2025 (Hotel Dubrovnik, Školska 10). The training is intended for officials in public administration who have a general or specialized role and responsibility in creating and/or coordinating prevention programs, as well as for professionals engaged in practical work in the field of addiction prevention.The NARKO-NE Association serves as the reference point for coordinating EUPC training in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The organizer covers the costs of training materials, lunch,

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Trebinje – Call for Participation in Training on the European Prevention Curriculum

The Association for Addiction Prevention NARKO-NE is organizing a training on the European Prevention Curriculum (EUPC) in Trebinje on November 6 and 7, 2024, at the SL Industry Hotel (Nikšićki put bb). The training is intended for officials in public administration with a general or specialized role and responsibility for developing and/or coordinating prevention programs, as well as for professionals involved in addiction prevention in practice. The European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA) developed the curriculum, and the training will be led by licensed trainers Amir Hasanović and Andrea Mijatović for

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The Tenth Training on the European Prevention Curriculum Held in Goražde

In Bosnia and Herzegovina, there is a daily increase in the number of people addicted to various psychoactive substances and engaging in risky behaviors. These figures highlight the urgent need for active efforts to prevent further deterioration of the situation. Although various preventive measures are implemented in Bosnia and Herzegovina to address this problem, the key challenge is that many of these interventions are not based on scientific research and, as such, do not produce the desired results. This is why the Association for Addiction Prevention NARKO – NE, through

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