Mayor hosts a discussion titled "Pathways to Overcoming Addiction" at the local town hall
On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, the city-affiliated child and youth protection organisation, Educational Child and Youth Protection of the City of Halle (Saale), will host a conference titled 'Paths out of Addiction - Prevention and Challenges in Legal Substance and Behavioral Addictions'. The event will take place at the Stadthaus, Marktplatz 2, in Halle (Saale), Germany.
The conference aims to sensitize pedagogical professionals from the fields of school, after-school care, and youth work to the issues of addiction among children and youth. It will present causes, consequences, and effective intervention strategies for addiction issues, covering both substance-related dependencies and cognitive behavioral addictions.
Notable keynote speakers at the conference include Dr. Ingrid Krause, a renowned expert in the field of substance-related addictions, and Dr. Thomas Müller, a leading researcher in the field of cognitive behavioral addictions. Mayor Dr. Alexander Vogt will open the conference with a welcoming speech, and will also deliver a closing address.
Besides these prominent figures, the conference will feature panel discussions involving experts and professionals in the field of addiction. Attendees can also participate in a Q&A session where they can ask questions to the keynote speakers and panelists.
The conference will offer workshops for pedagogical professionals to gain practical skills in identifying and addressing addiction issues. It will also provide resources and materials for attendees to take back to their respective institutions to help combat addiction issues.
Additionally, the conference will offer continuing education credits for pedagogical professionals attending the event. It will also provide an opportunity for networking and collaboration among professionals working in the field of addiction.
The Fach conference 'Paths out of Addiction - Prevention and Challenges in Legal Substance and Cognitive Behavioral Addictions' promises to be an informative and engaging event for all those working with children and youth, and for those interested in addiction research and intervention strategies.
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