Description

In this short but powerful episode, two expert voices come together to explore how we can improve access to alcohol harm reduction and treatment services for young people across Europe. They address key challenges—like stigma, service availability, and youth-specific needs—and share practical solutions for building more inclusive, responsive, and supportive systems. Whether you're a policymaker, health professional, educator, or advocate, this episode offers a clear call to action:  young people deserve better support—and it starts now.

 

The EASL Policy Dialogues Season 4 is supported by Novo Nordisk. EASL has received no input from Novo Nordisk with regards to the content of the EASL Policy Dialogues Season 4.  

Speakers

 
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Arianna Rogialli, Policy Officer at Correlation - European Harm Reduction Network, brings a diverse background encompassing various aspects of health and social justice to their role. With a particular emphasis on harm reduction, their background and interests also include SRHR (sexual and reproductive health and rights) and trans-inclusive healthcare. A Medical Anthropologist, Arianna is committed to contributing positively to the intersection of health, justice, and inclusivity within the realm of harm reduction.

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Joana Moura, Research Officer, Correlation – European Harm Reduction Network

Joana de Jesus Moura is a Researcher at the Correlation - European Harm Reduction Network, with professional experience in grassroots harm reduction interventions, including outreach, drop-in services, and drug consumption room teams. With over four years of combined fieldwork and research experience, Joana has a comprehensive understanding of harm reduction interventions, migration, social exclusion, drug use, sex work and homelessness. Joana holds a Master's Degree in Psychology, specialising in Deviant Behaviour and Justice Psychology, a multidisciplinary programme equipped with skills in the multidisciplinary application of psychology in the fields of addiction and drug use, justice psychology, and public policy. Joana's unique perspective stems from her extensive experience both in research and practical settings, providing her with valuable insights into the complexities of her field.

 

Questions:

  1. What are the barriers that young people with alcohol or substance use disorder face when seeking treatment?
  2. What strategies could be implemented to overcome them?
  3. Can you tell us about successful examples of harm reduction initiatives being implemented in schools?
  4. Regarding the legal and ethical challenges that hinder young people's access to harm reduction services, what key factors should policymakers take into account to develop more inclusive and effective policies?

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