Opening of the “Maryam Village” centre in Ghosta (Kesrwan) for the rehabilitation of women victims of substance abuse || Newspapers (Arabic)

The president of the “Sa2adat Al Sama” association, Mr. Gerard Cherfan, announced yesterday the opening of the “Maryam Village” centre in Ghosta which is dedicated to the rehabilitation of women suffering from substance abuse.  The opening took place under the auspices of the Minister of Social Affairs, Mr. Wael Abou Faour represented by his advisor, Mr. Yasser Zebian.  The director of the “Mayam Village” centre, Ms. Chantal Kallas indicated that the purpose of the centre is to address the needs of women suffering from substance abuse and to provide various options for treatment especially given the increasing numbers of substance abusers, and to assist them in transiting back to normal life.  She added that the centre will provide medical, social and spiritual support and will seek to change the outlook of the women to life and ensure that they will have no relapse.  The treatment period will extend between 7 to 20 months.

Source: Al Dyar, 2 November 2012