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Vienna Volunteers Bring Truth About Drugs Education to Youth Before Dealers Do

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Vienna Volunteers Bring “Truth About Drugs” Education to Youth Before Dealers Do

“Sag NEIN zu Drogen – Österreich” expands street-level prevention outreach in Austria’s capital, combining community events, school interest and online learning resources with a fact-based approach.

VIENNA, Austria — In Vienna’s public squares, parks and cultural gathering points, volunteers with the Vienna-based association Sag NEIN zu Drogen – Osterreich have been strengthening a simple prevention idea: reach young people early, with clear information, before dealers and misinformation do.

The initiative focuses on youth, parents, educators, artists and sports communities—groups that often see the first signs of risk, but do not always have practical tools at hand. Volunteers describe their outreach as conversation-driven and non-confrontational, built around short exchanges that help people understand what commonly abused substances are, how they affect the body and mind, and why early experimentation can become difficult to reverse.

Gabriele Toker, president of the chapter in Vienna, has spoken publicly about why the effort matters at family level: drug education, she argues, is most effective when it equips parents and teachers with usable facts rather than fear or moral lectures. That emphasis has helped the group connect with educators exploring prevention resources that can be adapted to classrooms and youth settings.

Vienna’s cultural calendar provides recurring opportunities for that kind of contact. At major public events such as the Donauinselfest, volunteers have used interactive activities—music, movement, and family-friendly engagement—to create a welcoming setting for brief conversations about real-world pressures and the realities behind common myths. Organisers say this approach is intended to meet young people where they are, without dramatization, and to encourage responsible choices through understanding rather than instruction.

The timing of prevention has gained renewed relevance as drug markets evolve and as health authorities continue to highlight the scale of use. In June 2025, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime’s World Drug Report 2025 estimated that 316 million people used drugs in 2023, noting that instability and organised trafficking continue to compound social, economic and security costs. In the European context, the EU Drugs Agency’s 2025 assessment of cannabis again describes cannabis as Europe’s most widely consumed illicit drug, while warning that markets and products are changing rapidly.

Austria’s own youth data underscores why many prevention programmes prioritise early engagement. The national ESPAD Austria 2024 report found that 18% of surveyed students had tried cannabis at least once, 14% had used it in the last 12 months and 7% in the last 30 days. For the Vienna volunteers of Drug Free World, those figures reinforce a practical point: prevention conversations do not start “too early” in the teenage years, because the first offers and first risks can appear sooner than adults expect.

In their day-to-day outreach, volunteers report meeting a wide range of people—students in health-related fields, parents seeking clarity about substances discussed online, and teachers looking for age-appropriate materials that allow guided discussion without stigma. The group also points to the role of local role models. Collaborations with artists and sports communities, they say, help amplify a message that healthy performance and creativity do not depend on drugs—an argument that can resonate strongly with adolescents navigating identity, peer acceptance and pressure to experiment.

Feedback the foundation has received from community members in other countries illustrates the tone it aims to maintain. A shop owner in Belgium, commenting on the materials, noted: “This leaflet is effective because it is informative and fact-based and doesn’t give moral lectures.” A breakdance dancer in France similarly reflected: “We all have our creativity naturally and we don’t need drugs to feel good… I get my ‘high’ with dance and music, not drugs.” Such reactions, organisers say, reflect the value of prevention tools that respect the audience and rely on factual explanation.

The Vienna initiative uses materials associated with the global “Truth About Drugs” campaign distributed by the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, which describes itself as a nonprofit drug education programme sponsored by the Church of Scientology and Scientologists. The content is available in multiple formats, including printed booklets and structured classroom resources. The foundation also offers an online learning pathway through its Truth About Drugs e-courses, designed to let individuals work through information at their own pace using videos and lesson modules.

In parallel, the Church of Scientology describes its support for drug education through the Truth About Drugs campaign as a secular prevention initiative intended to help communities reduce harm through education. The programme’s origins are linked, in Church materials, to the emphasis placed by Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard on addressing social problems with practical solutions and on countering drug abuse through awareness and prevention.

Ivan Arjona, Church of Scientology representative to the EU, OSCE, Council of Europe and the United Nations, said:

“Drug prevention in Europe works best when it treats young people with respect—by providing verified information early, in plain language, and in settings that feel safe to ask questions. When parents, teachers and community volunteers cooperate on that basis, they strengthen public health while also reinforcing the civic responsibility and human dignity that European societies depend on.”

Organisers in Vienna stress that the goal is not a single event but steady continuity: being present in public life often enough that drug education becomes normal, accessible and practical. For them, success is measured in small but concrete outcomes—students who take information home, teachers who feel better equipped to address difficult questions, and parents who leave a conversation with clearer facts and less uncertainty.

About the Church of Scientology in Europe
The Church of Scientology, its missions, groups and members are present throughout the European continent and support a range of community programmes focused on education, prevention and social betterment. Recognition of Scientology as a charitable and bona fide religion continues to grow in various jurisdictions, alongside engagement in initiatives intended to contribute to community well-being and informed civic participation.

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Sihoo Doro C300 Pro V2 Is Officially Available: The Next Evolution in Full-Body Adaptive Ergonomics

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Featuring the revolutionary DynaCore System, Sihoo’s newest flagship chair eliminates support loss during movement and delivers truly adaptive, personalized comfort.

Shenzhen, China, 20th Apr 2026 – Sihoo, a global leader in ergonomic furniture with 15 years of design and engineering excellence, today announced the official global availability of the highly anticipated Doro C300 Pro V2. Engineered to redefine all-day comfort, this new flagship model is the market’s first ergonomic chair to deliver true, intuitive, full-body adaptive support.

The End of Support Loss During Movement

Building on the global success of the original Doro C300, the Pro V2 sets a new standard for dynamic comfort. At its core is Sihoo’s proprietary DynaCore Full-Body Support System.

Unlike traditional office chairs that lose support the moment you move—or ergonomic chairs that demand constant readjustment—the Doro C300 Pro V2’s DynaCore system seamlessly synchronizes the backrest, lumbar support, headrest, and armrests. The result is a chair that intuitively responds to your natural movements. Whether you lean forward for focused work, shift side to side, or recline to relax, the chair maintains perfect, continuous balance.

Personalized Comfort from the First Moment

The Doro C300 Pro V2 takes personalization further with the SyncroFlex Backrest. The instant you sit down, the chair automatically maps and follows the natural curvature of your spine. Its intelligent recline path adapts dynamically to your unique body size and movement patterns, delivering a highly tailored experience with zero manual adjustments.

Next-Generation Features

The Doro C300 Pro V2 is packed with upgraded technology designed for today’s professionals, gamers, and creators:

  • Self-Adaptive Dynamic Lumbar Support 2.0 — Offers three levels of targeted adjustability for fatigue-reducing lower-back support that lasts all day.
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  • Weight-Adaptive Mechanism 2.0 — Automatically calibrates recline tension to your body weight, providing an ultra-smooth recline of up to 135° for a seamless transition between work and rest.

Availability

The Sihoo Doro C300 Pro V2 is now officially available in major global markets, including the United States, Germany, and France.

To purchase or learn more about its groundbreaking features, visit: https://sihoooffice.com/pages/sihoo-c300-pro-v2.

About Sihoo

Founded in 2011, Sihoo is driven by a core mission: to create seating solutions that seamlessly combine comfort, robust support, and cutting-edge ergonomic innovation. With 15 years of dedicated expertise in biomechanics and engineering, Sihoo has become a globally recognized brand trusted by modern businesses, remote workers, and households in more than 100 countries.

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Waypoint Expands to 15 Markets in Third Year of Operations

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Waypoint, a career intelligence platform for senior professionals, now serves subscribers across 15 markets in Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and North America.

London, United Kingdom, 20th Apr 2026 — Waypoint, a career intelligence platform for senior professionals, has confirmed that it now serves subscribers across 15 markets in Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and North America, marking the platform’s third year of operations.

The milestone reflects continued adoption of the career intelligence category among senior professionals who conduct executive-level career moves through direct approach, referral, and retained search channels rather than through publicly advertised roles.

The platform is available to subscribers globally through way.careers.

About the Platform

Waypoint provides subscribers with a personalised dashboard of target companies mapped to their sector and seniority. The dashboard includes named hiring manager contacts, live company hiring signals, direct-approach toolkits, and CV positioning tailored to each target organisation.

Core platform features include:

  • A target-company dashboard of up to 40 organisations per subscriber, mapped to the subscriber’s sector and seniority
  • Named hiring-manager identification at each target organisation
  • Live hiring signals indicating company growth, leadership changes, and organisational restructuring
  • CV and LinkedIn positioning resources tailored to each target
  • Message tracking to indicate when a target recipient has engaged with outreach
  • Direct-approach templates and guidance materials

Regional Coverage

Waypoint subscribers are based across the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, the United States, and Canada. The service is delivered digitally and is available to any senior professional in a supported market.

Service Tiers

Waypoint is available in multiple subscription tiers. The core service is priced at USD 739 and includes the target-company dashboard and associated toolkits. Additional tiers extend access to job market data, a dedicated career audit, and live operator support. Full pricing and tier details are available on the Waypoint website.

Operations

Waypoint is incorporated in the United Kingdom, with operational functions based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

About Waypoint

Waypoint is a career intelligence platform designed for senior professionals conducting executive-level career moves. The service combines target-company dashboards, hiring-manager identification, direct-approach toolkits, and hiring signal intelligence. Waypoint is incorporated in the United Kingdom and operates across 15 international markets. More information is available at way.careers.

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A Captivating Tale of Passion and Late-Blooming Love: Dancing With Katie by E.P. Lande

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United Kingdom, 20th Apr 2026 – Blue Crystal Literary Magazine proudly presents Dancing With Katie, a deeply evocative and emotionally layered novel by E. P. Lande, now available worldwide. Blending autobiographical elements with fiction, this compelling work explores the transformative power of dance, desire, and human connection.

At the heart of the novel is Aaron, a divorced and reflective former academic living in Vermont, whose quiet, structured life is disrupted by an unexpected calling—to dance. What begins as a simple pursuit soon becomes an all-consuming passion for the Argentine tango, a dance that awakens not only his body but his emotional world.

Aaron’s journey takes him across cities and continents—from rural Vermont to Montreal, New York, and Buenos Aires—in search of mastery, meaning, and ultimately, connection. Along the way, he encounters teachers, dancers, and a vibrant global tango community that shapes his transformation. Yet, despite his relentless pursuit of technical perfection, what Aaron truly lacks is a consistent partner—until he meets Katie.

Katie, a former ballerina with independence and emotional complexity, enters Aaron’s life initially as a dance student. What begins as a practical arrangement soon evolves into something far more intricate. Their shared hours of practice—set against the rhythm and intimacy of the tango—give rise to a relationship that blurs the boundaries between teacher and student, companionship and longing.

As Katie navigates a succession of romantic relationships, Aaron finds himself caught between restraint and desire, reflection and action. His internal struggle—marked by self-examination, jealousy, and hope—forms the emotional core of the novel. Through dance, conversations, and unspoken tensions, their bond deepens, revealing the complexities of timing, love, and missed opportunities.

In its poignant conclusion, Dancing With Katie delivers a powerful realization: that what we seek in life is often already within reach, obscured only by our own distractions and hesitations. The novel closes on a note of emotional clarity and quiet revelation, as both Aaron and Katie confront the truth of their connection.

Written with elegance, wit, and introspective depth, E. P. Lande’s narrative captures not only the sensuality and discipline of the Argentine tango but also its symbolic resonance as a dance of life—one of balance, timing, and mutual understanding. Both a romance and a meditation on self-discovery, the book appeals to readers who appreciate character-driven storytelling and emotional authenticity.

 

 

About the Author

E.P. Lande, originally from Montreal and now based in South Carolina, brings a rich and varied life experience to his writing. A former academic and Vice-Dean, as well as a restaurateur and widely published short story writer, Lande has crafted a narrative voice that is both reflective and deeply human. Dancing With Katie continues his exploration of psychological and emotional landscapes.

 

Publication Details
Title: Dancing With Katie
Author: E. P. Lande
Publisher: Blue Crystal Literary Magazine
Publication Date: 11 April 2026
ISBN: 978-1-0672783-0-4
Format: Paperback, eBook,Hardback
Price: $15.99 USD

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