The principle of harm reduction is gaining importance in the treatment of patients with addictions, particularly in the case of sedatives which is the third largest cause of addiction in Croatia, after alcohol and cigarettes. Shockingly, Croats spend 15 million euros annually on the five most commonly used sedatives. In addition, 10 percent of the population drinks alcohol every day, 22 percent smoke every day, and Croatia is known as the fattest nation in Europe. These issues will be addressed at the conference in Tuhl, organized by the Croatian Association for the Reduction of Harm to Health (HaRPH), on November 24 and 25, 2023.
During the conference in Tuhl, organized by the Croatian Association for the Reduction of Harm to Health (HaRPH), on November 24 and 25, 2023, discussions will focus on the increasing importance of harm reduction in the treatment of patients with addictions. In Croatia, addiction to sedatives is the third largest cause of addiction, following alcohol and cigarettes. Shockingly, Croats spend 15 million euros annually on the five most commonly used sedatives. In addition, 10 percent of the population drinks alcohol every day, 22 percent smoke every day, and Croatia is known as the fattest nation in Europe.