XI Conference on Addictive Behaviors Prevention Policies in Orihuela

The María Moliner Library will host the event on September 15th, focusing on preventing alcohol consumption among young people.

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Generic image of a library with a microphone and chairs.

Orihuela's Department of Health is organizing the XI conference on municipal policies for the prevention of addictive behaviors, which will take place on September 15th at the María Moliner Library.

The Councilor for Health, Irene Celdrán, has highlighted the importance of this initiative, emphasizing that the prevention of addictive behaviors directly affects the well-being of individuals, especially young people and their families.
The session will place special emphasis on preventing alcohol abuse among young people, a problem that, according to Celdrán, requires proactive action through education, information, and providing tools for responsible decision-making.
The conference will feature professionals from various fields such as health, education, psychology, criminology, and citizen security.
Álvaro Botella, head of the Community Prevention Unit for Addictive Behaviors (UPCCA) in Orihuela, explained that the main objective is to reduce the prevalence of alcohol consumption among young people, as it is the most consumed drug by this demographic group in Spain.
Participation in this conference is free and open to all interested individuals.
Based on information from the official source: Ayuntamiento de Orihuela (09/09/2026)