VAD

VAD is a non-profit network based in Brussel, Belgium working on addiction, health, mental health +1 more.

VAD, the Flemish expertise centre for alcohol, illegal drugs, psychoactive medication, gambling and gaming, is an association without profit based in Brussels. It is the official partner of the Flemish government for prevention policy on alcohol and other drug problems, and the umbrella body for Flemish organisations working on alcohol and other drugs. VAD develops and evaluates prevention methods and materials, provides training and study days for professionals, runs the public helpline De Druglijn, collects and analyses research and statistics, and advises government, researchers, practitioners and the press. Its work is aimed at the general Flemish population and at intermediaries such as prevention workers, health professionals, teachers and social workers.