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- Published: 09 January 2014
ECAD member city of Lidingö, Social Services Department, made a short study visit to Rome, in December 2013. It is a sheer example of effective networking organized by ECAD Italian representative Fabio Bernabei.
The purpose of the visit was to learn about Italian "best practice" work in prevention and recovery with a focus on teenagers and young cannabis users. Kicki Winnerstam of Lidingö city in her short programme visited Anglad Rome and Dianova Italia.
The Anglad Rome (National Association of Parents Fighting against Drugs) was founded in 1997 and configured as a non-profit organization with a reference to the San Patrignano experience as a residence treatment center for drug addicts. Anglad Rome helps addicts and their families during rehabilitation and reintegration.
Paolo de Laura, President of Anglad in Rome, organized a specific program for Lidingö study visit, including a live-session with self-help group of parents and a meeting with various experts and professionals working with Anglad.
Dianova Italia is the local branch of Dianova Network, an international NGO in a consultative status with ECOSOC. It operates in 11 countries developing programs for education, youth, addiction prevention and treatment, also in the area of social- and community development.
Dianova Director Massimo Bagnasco and his staff, opened the doors of the residential therapeutic community for adults with alcohol and/or drug addiction in Palombara Sabina (30 km from Rome) to show the visitors Dianova`s science-based and person-oriented approaches. Dr. Bagnasco was also involved in the subsequent visit to Dianova innovative Residential Services for Adolescents, "la Villa".
ECAD invites other cities to join the example of Swedish Lidingö and make use of their membership in practice.
The purpose of the visit was to learn about Italian "best practice" work in prevention and recovery with a focus on teenagers and young cannabis users. Kicki Winnerstam of Lidingö city in her short programme visited Anglad Rome and Dianova Italia.
The Anglad Rome (National Association of Parents Fighting against Drugs) was founded in 1997 and configured as a non-profit organization with a reference to the San Patrignano experience as a residence treatment center for drug addicts. Anglad Rome helps addicts and their families during rehabilitation and reintegration.
Paolo de Laura, President of Anglad in Rome, organized a specific program for Lidingö study visit, including a live-session with self-help group of parents and a meeting with various experts and professionals working with Anglad.
Dianova Italia is the local branch of Dianova Network, an international NGO in a consultative status with ECOSOC. It operates in 11 countries developing programs for education, youth, addiction prevention and treatment, also in the area of social- and community development.
Dianova Director Massimo Bagnasco and his staff, opened the doors of the residential therapeutic community for adults with alcohol and/or drug addiction in Palombara Sabina (30 km from Rome) to show the visitors Dianova`s science-based and person-oriented approaches. Dr. Bagnasco was also involved in the subsequent visit to Dianova innovative Residential Services for Adolescents, "la Villa".
ECAD invites other cities to join the example of Swedish Lidingö and make use of their membership in practice.