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Round Table “Improving Employee Health in the Workplace” Held

On Wednesday, September 17, 2025, organized by the Addiction Prevention Competence Centre in partnership with the Institute of Public Health of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a round table entitled Improving Employee Health in the Workplace was successfully held. The event took place at the premises of the Institute of Public Health of FBiH in Sarajevo and brought together experts from the fields of public health, labour and social policy, addiction prevention, as well as representatives of the media and other relevant institutions. The aim of the event was

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Call for Volunteers in the Older Brother, Older Sister Programme

Become part of the change – be an “older brother” or “older sister” to one child! The Addiction Prevention Competence Centre is announcing a call for young people aged 20 to 30 to volunteer in the Older Brother, Older Sister programme – a unique mentoring programme that changes the lives of children, as well as the volunteers themselves! Older Brother, Older Sister is a long-standing mentoring programme that connects volunteers with children at risk, aged 6–14, with the aim of providing:• emotional support,• friendship and a positive role model,• opportunities

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Call for Participation in the Training and Project Addiction Prevention in the Leisure Time of Youth – Preventeen

We invite individuals who work with children and young people in their leisure time – in sports clubs, cultural and artistic associations, youth and volunteer organizations, language and art courses, religious communities, and other initiatives – to join the Preventeen project and take part in a free training that will be held from September 16 to 19, 2025, in Sarajevo (Hotel Radon Plaza, Džemala Bijedića 185). Through Preventeen, we aim to contribute to the development of a higher-quality environment that supports healthy lifestyles for children and young people in the

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Call for Volunteers within the Guiding Stars Programme

Are you a student of the social sciences or humanities (psychology, pedagogy, social work), living in Sarajevo, and would you like to:– gain practical experience working with children– acquire new knowledge and skills– have the opportunity to make a real difference? If the answer is yes, join our team of volunteers and contribute to addiction prevention and the promotion of health among young people! What do we offer through this volunteer engagement? Mentorship support and training tailored to your interestsPractical experience working with children and school staffDevelopment of communication, social,

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Training Held within the Preventeen Project: Young People Educated on Prevention and Health Promotion

Young people are drivers of change, and their engagement in the community is of great importance. For this reason, the Association for Addiction Prevention NARKO-NE is implementing the Preventeen programme – Addiction Prevention in Leisure Time – with the aim of educating young people about addiction prevention and health promotion, as well as encouraging their active involvement in the community. Young participants from six communities (Sarajevo, Goražde, Mostar, Livno, Tuzla, and Zenica) gathered in Sarajevo from August 26 to 29 to work on promoting healthy lifestyles and addiction prevention. More

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Thirteenth Training on the European Prevention Curriculum Held in Sarajevo

Quality prevention cannot be the responsibility of an individual alone. It requires the cooperation of society as a whole. With this goal in mind, the Association for Addiction Prevention NARKO-NE brought together key stakeholders in the field of addiction prevention through a training on the European Prevention Curriculum (EUPC). During the two-day training, participants were presented with a concise overview of all currently available and scientifically validated approaches to addiction prevention, tailored to different target groups and areas of work – from schools and families to workplaces and local communities,

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High School Students – Preventeen Is Calling You!

Call for Volunteers! If you are a high school student from Goražde, Livno, Mostar, Tuzla, Sarajevo, or Zenica, we have a great opportunity for you!Join the Preventeen project and spend your free time in an interesting, fun, and meaningful way – meet peers from other cities, learn new skills, and do something good for your community. What’s waiting for you? What are the participation criteria? Costs? No worries! Transportation, accommodation, food, and materials – everything is covered by the Association for Addiction Prevention NARKO-NE. Travel expenses to and from Sarajevo

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Professionalism Has No Promille. You Have Responsibility

Adults spend a significant portion of their lives at the workplace – nearly one third of their time – and the health and safety of employees are key elements of every successful work environment. However, various factors and stressful situations can increase vulnerability to the use of psychoactive substances (such as alcohol, nicotine, cannabis, etc.) or the development of behavioural addictions (e.g., gambling, betting, pornography). This negatively affects not only the individual who develops problematic behaviour, but also the entire work environment and beyond. Substance misuse can lead to numerous

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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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Alcohol and Drugs in the Workplace: What You Should (and Should Not) Do

How to Help a Colleague if You Notice They Are Misusing Alcohol or Other Psychoactive Substances at Work Being concerned about a colleague who is showing changes in behaviour can be difficult, especially if you suspect alcohol or other psychoactive substance misuse. Although you are not responsible for solving the problem, as a colleague you still have an important role. Colleagues are often the first to notice when someone on the team is struggling with addiction. The key is to offer support, suggest change, and maintain your own boundaries. Long-term

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