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Recommendations for Addiction Prevention in Cyprus

April 27, 2025

In Cyprus, 100,000 individuals meet the clinical criteria for addiction to legal and illegal substances. A study by KENTHEA suggests that prevention should be the main focus, rather than just combatting substance use. Most healthcare professionals are not adequately trained for the diagnosis or treatment of addiction. Only 1 in 10 individuals with addiction receives treatment.