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A European initiative for
co-operation among ‘self-help groups’
Objectives of the network
1.
Promote mutual help-groups and community
programmes as an important part of the treatment enabling people with alcohol
related problems to overcome dependency, to recover, to reintegrate within their
family and community, and to prevent relapse.
2.
Promote a diversity of effective methods within the mutual help approach and
community programmes that acknowledges and values the various professional,
cultural, and spiritual traditions and priorities in Europe.
3.
Give a voice to people affected by the harm of alcohol related problems.
4.
Exchange and disseminate ‘best practices’ on topics like: Methods, Organisation,
Cooperation with professional treatment system and public health authorities
5.
Importance of choice, individuality and the diversity of treatment
6.
Evaluation
7.
Strengthen the role of volunteers as a valuable resource, as complementary to
professional treatment, as a part of a comprehensive approach to alcohol related
problems
8.
Promote dialogue with professionals, health officials, public authorities and
the academic community.
9.
On
issues relevant to these objectives, prepare common positions on European level.
10.
Raise awareness of the mutual help-approach and community programmes in the new
member states of the European Union.
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