VOLUNTEERING AS A PROSPECTIVE MODEL FOR PREVENTING ADDICTIONS AMONG YOUTHS: AN EXPERIENCE OF THE YAROSLAVL REGION
The article examines an experience in preventive work of the addiction treatment services of the Yaroslavl region to reduce the level of psychoactive substance use and promote healthy lifestyles. A system of training healthy lifestyle volunteers developed in the region for carrying out preventive work among peers is considered. Educational programs and a special course on the development and support of volunteering in prevention introduced into practice in the region are presented.