President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his wife Olena took part in the opening of the 11th sports and therapeutic camp of the International Association Against Drugs. It was arranged in Prolisok boarding house in the Kyiv region. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been supporting the Association and its wards for several years already.
The President of Ukraine emphasized that politicians and the state must provide real support for the organizations that help addicts return to a healthy lifestyle.
"I would like to testify with my visit that the state should pay attention to this issue. Everyone, first of all politicians must support, come and ask about the problems, must show that they are not indifferent to such associations, to this issue in general," the Head of State said.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is confident that to overcome the problem of drug and alcohol addiction, the state should provide greater legislative support for the associations that care for the addicts, protect the youth and other Ukrainians from drug and alcohol addiction, and formulate a clear plan of measures to solve the aforesaid problems.
The patriotic assembly on the occasion of the camp's opening was attended by the representatives of the International Association Against Drugs, young people undergoing rehabilitation, narcologists, medical representatives, specialists in preventing addiction and promoting a healthy lifestyle. The President thanked the Association for its work.
Reference. The International Association Against Drugs has over 10 years of experience in the prevention and rehabilitation of drug and alcohol addicts in Ukraine, Georgia and Moldova.