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The writer Dacia Maraini recently visited the drug center Villa Maraini-Criexpressing his support for the cause of curing pathological addictions. During the meeting, the Maraini stressed the importance of not criminalize the users of substancesemphasizing the need for an approach humanitarian and therapeutic rather than punitive. The visit offered the opportunity to explore the services provided by foundation and to reflect on philosophy of intervention which for over forty years has represented an example of best practice in the sector.
Dacia Maraini’s support for the Villa Maraini-Cri anti-drug center
During his visit to Villa Maraini, Dacia Maraini was welcomed by the founder Massimo Barra and the president Gabriel Mori. The writer had the opportunity to delve deeper into the mission of the centre, which supports around 700 people every day Capitalworking to offer an alternative to imprisonment. Maraini highlighted the importance of care facilities able to deal with addiction diseaserather than relegating patients to a penal path. There philosophy of the center is based on assistance and rehabilitationproposing an approach that considers dependencies as pathologies to be treated.
During the visit, representatives of the center illustrated the wide range of services offered, operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, dedicated to anyone in need of support. Dacia Maraini had the opportunity to meet users in care and social workerswho shared theirs personal experiencesproviding a picture of the reality within Villa Maraini and testifying to the effectiveness of method adopted by foundation.
The importance of the testimony of ex-drug addicts
One of most touching experiences of the visit was that of Marcelloand social worker who told his past from addict. He exposed his life experience and the transformation he experienced, emphasizing the change possible through the support provided by Villa Maraini. Marcello he recalled an episode, dating back over 30 years ago, in which he was in one security cell of the court of Romeshowing how the risk of relapse can be addressed with the appropriate tools.
The testimony of Marcello highlighted the importance of an appreciable life experience, which can serve as an example for those in similar situations. The value of direct comparison between patients and operators it is a crucial aspect of the work carried out at Villa Marainias it gives patients the chance to see that change is possible. This human exchange is fundamental in the recovery process.
The humanitarian drug policy proposed by Massimo Barra
During the visit, Massimo Barra has renewed its commitment to one humanitarian policy in interventions related to drugs. For almost fifty years, the founder of Villa Maraini fights for a paradigm shift in the approach to addictions, promoting the idea that salute and the well being of people must be put first, rather than the criminal justice. Second Barrasupport and care can lead to positive outcomes not only for individuals, but also for their families and for the society as a whole.
The visit of Dacia Marainias well as representing a symbolic gesture of solidaritydrew public attention to the issue of addictions and on the importance of structures such as Villa Marainiwhich offer treatment paths and rehabilitation. The meeting was an opportunity to raise public awareness of the approach therapeutic in the treatment of addictions, underlining the need for continuous support and intervention policies aimed at one real social inclusion.
Last updated on October 3, 2024 by Sara Gatti
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