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Choose-Life
Implementing a drug-(ab)use prevention program & shaping youth policies with disadvantaged young people for psychosocial well-being promotion
An initiative aimed at steering vulnerable youth away from drug abuse by promoting sustainable alternatives
Operated by: KMOP

CHALLENGE

Youth drug abuse in the EU is at critically high levels, posing a significant social and public health challenge. The 2023 European Drug Report highlights the increased accessibility and diversity of recreational drugs, leading to earlier and heavier substance use among youth. Furthermore, there are notable gaps in prevention, treatment, and harm reduction strategies across Europe.
Chooselife

The Project

Choose-Life

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101187341

Project Status

Ongoing

Funded by

Erasmus+

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Choose-Life Curriculum for disadvantaged youth

An adaptable e-course designed to enhance accessibility for disadvantaged individuals, focusing on drug abuse prevention and soft skills development, including critical thinking and effective communication, while promoting health consciousness, self-esteem, interpersonal growth, and resilience against social pressures and emotional challenges, ultimately addressing the psychosocial factors linked to youth risk-taking behaviours.
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Cool-Fun Toolkit for youth

A collection of activity sheets promoting healthy leisure practices across four key dimensions—Create, Move, Discover, and Play—featuring arts, crafts, outdoor activities, sports, and cultural engagement to provide vulnerable youth with enriching alternatives to drug use while fostering their psychosocial wellbeing.
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Choose-Life Manual for youth workers

A practical and theoretical guide for youth workers, social workers, and educators, providing strategies for a youth-centered, gender-sensitive, and intersectional drug prevention model, incorporating community-based approaches with informal and non-formal methods for effective prevention.
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Youth-informed policy manifesto

Policy advocacy and youth networking initiatives focused on drafting inclusive policy recommendations to support youth at risk, emphasising social rights, health literacy, and psychosocial support. Engagement includes participating in four policy fora, engaging in local government dialogues, and taking part in EU-wide discussions, fostering collaboration, experience-sharing, and the promotion of effective social welfare policies.

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