Sdružení Podané ruce, o.s.

We help people who face critical situations in their lives to solve their drug problem and to cope with it in the most efficient way, and we try and direct our activities so as to prevent this problem from occurring. At the same time we protect the society from negative consequences of substance abuse.

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Taliban Kidnappers Released Mohamad Safa Hasání

[10. 08. 2006] An Afghan colleague of Brno association Podané ruce, Mohamad Safa Hasání was held six days in captivity by Taliban fundamentalists. Shaken up, he was released to freedom on Tuesday, August 8, for a ransom of 30 thousand dollars.

A New K-centre in Boleslav

[04. 08. 2006] After the anti-drug centres in Nymburk, Kolín and Benešov, a new drop-in centre appeared in Mladá Boleslav. On Tuesday, August 1, it was open by the representatives of the town and the Semiramis civil association.

Olympic Games of Therapeutic Communities

[03. 07. 2006] June 30 - July 2, TC Podcestný mlýn hosted a sports meeting of clients of therapeutic communities from the whole of the Czech Republic.

Marijuana might cause new cell growth in the brain

[31. 10. 2005] A synthetic chemical similar to the active ingredient in marijuana makes new cells grow in rat brains. What is more, in rats this cell growth appears to be linked with reducing anxiety and depression. The results suggest that marijuana, or its derivatives, could actually be good for the brain

UCLA Research Sees Big Savings for Treatment Investment

[31. 10. 2005] Researchers at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) say that society saves $7 for every $1 invested in addiction treatment -- $11,487 for the average $1,583 cost of treating someone with alcohol or other drug problems.