Yeongdeungpo-gu Wins Minister of Health and Welfare Award for 'Healthy Drinking Hope Project'

Selected as an Excellent Case in the 'Alcohol Counseling' Project at the National Health Education Contest, Awarded the Minister's Prize
Leading Successful Community Reintegration by Connecting with Alcohol Addiction Treatment Providers and Promoting a Healthy Drinking Culture
"We Will Implement Various Mental Health Projects for Residents' Health and Community Safety"

Alcohol Addiction Rehabilitation Education

Yeongdeungpo-gu (District Mayor Choi Ho-kwon) announced that it received the Minister of Health and Welfare Award in recognition of its contribution to healthy drinking at the “22nd National Health Education Contest.”

Sponsored by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the “Health Education Contest” is held annually to enhance the health education capabilities and expertise of health nurses nationwide through sharing best practices.

At the contest held on August 30 at Ewha Womans University, the district presented the “Healthy Drinking Hope Project” and was selected as an outstanding case, receiving the Minister of Health and Welfare Award.

The “Healthy Drinking Hope Project” is a program that helps residents struggling with drinking problems recover through counseling with recovery counselors, alcohol prevention education, self-help groups, and addiction rehabilitation programs.

In particular, the project received high praise for conducting customized rehabilitation programs for alcoholics who frequently relapse or give up drinking, and for linking them with actual recoverees who overcame alcohol addiction, leading to stable social reintegration.

Additionally, the introduction of the recovery process from alcohol addiction and real treatment success stories through videos showcasing the gradual progress toward recovery deeply moved the judging panel.

The district reported that the number of residents who have successfully reduced drinking after receiving motivation through counseling with recoverees is increasing.

Meanwhile, the district is also implementing the “Into a Liver-Friendly World” project, which provides weekly alcohol abstinence counseling and addiction treatment programs for residents of jjokbangchon (tiny room villages) and nearby areas to promote a healthy drinking culture and public health.

Choi Ho-kwon, Mayor of Yeongdeungpo-gu, stated, “We hope the Healthy Drinking Hope Project will help create a safe and sound drinking culture and assist high-risk alcohol groups in returning stably to the community.” He added, “We will continue to implement various addiction prevention education and treatment programs not only for drinking but also for smoking, drugs, and other addictions to promote residents’ health and community safety.”

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