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Narconon Albania event

This month Narconon Albania hosted a series of events to acknowledge the opening of the Narconon program in this country.

A special event was held at the European University in Tirana with 50 invited guests from different ministries and local NGOs, as well as representatives from other rehab centers. Executive Director Narconon Albania Vitorja Leila and Deputy Executive Director Narconon Europe Ole Thiemer gave an overview of the Narconon® program and how it can help address the rising drug abuse in their country.

Albania attendees

The representative from the ministry of social affairs thanked Narconon for their efforts in making a difference for Albania by preventing kids from using drugs and helping to rehabilitate addicts. Representatives from a rehab center in Kosovo expressed their wish to implement the Narconon Program in their center.

The following day, Narconon representatives met with the Minister of Health who acknowledged the importance for effective solutions in the field of drug education and rehabilitation services and offered his his help and support.

Narconon Europe staff also delivered a drug education presentation at the Petro Nini Luarasi High School in Tirana. The school psychologist was very impressed with the presentation and has requested Narconon presentations in the elementary schools in the city.

In celebration of the establishment of Narconon in Albania, staff and guests gathered for an opening of their new Narconon office.

Drug free withdrawal opening

Narconon Albania Drug Education