Informational Lecture on the Topic of Addiction

As part of the project “Implementation of Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Measures in Bauska Municipality,” a free online informational lecture on addiction will take place on 31 October at 10:00, led by narcologist Maija Jēkabsone.

Addiction can significantly affect a person’s health, relationships, daily life, and well-being. At the same time, the initial signs of addiction are not always easy to notice, so it is important to recognize risks in time and understand when harmful use has already become a serious problem.

The lecture will explain what addiction is, how it develops and how it affects a person, as well as look at ways to identify addiction risks early and seek help.

During the lecture, the following topics will be covered:

• •addiction as a biopsychosocial disease;
• •different types of addiction;
• •harmful excessive use or addiction - what are the criteria;
• •treatment options for addiction;
• •addiction prevention.

addiction as a biopsychosocial disease;

different types of addiction;

harmful excessive use or addiction - what are the criteria;

treatment options for addiction;

addiction prevention.

The aim of the lecture is to promote understanding of how addiction develops, reduce prejudice related to this topic, and provide practically useful information on how to notice a problem in time and where to seek help.

Registration link for the lecture.

The lecture will last 90 minutes. At the end, participants will have the opportunity to ask the specialist questions and receive answers.

Participation is free of charge. We encourage you to take the opportunity to expand your knowledge about addictions and learn how to recognize risks in time and help yourself or your loved ones.