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Bucharest will adopt ‘Icelandic model’ to prevent drug use among youths, mayor says

January 15, 2025

Bucharest mayor Nicușor Dan announced that his administration will draw inspiration from the Icelandic model to combat and prevent drug use among young people. 

The mayor also stated that building a medical facility dedicated to those struggling with addiction is being considered, using spaces belonging to Colentina or Obregia hospitals. 

“As Bucharest residents decided through a referendum, this year we are preparing a series of programs to combat and prevent...

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