On the first day of the program, project objectives, expectations and the strategic role of the Turkey pillar were clarified; outputs and data from previous LTT activities were shared. The host organization's structure, rehabilitation approach and field experience were shared directly by the implementers. The structured gap analysis conducted on the same day made visible the critical areas of need in support mechanisms for families and task sharing between teams was shaped accordingly. On the second day, the presentations of the partner organizations and the results of the field research conducted in Turkey were presented, and the cross-cultural dimensions of the perception of addiction were analyzed through the “Addiction Perception Mapping” study.

The third and fifth days were mainly dedicated to the production of concrete outputs. Participants worked in thematic working groups to develop guidelines and modules for families. Explanatory frameworks that de-criminalize addiction, language and methods that strengthen parent-child communication, the ethical and safe structure of support groups, and practical guides on managing the first 24 hours in times of crisis were designed during this process. Individual interviews conducted in parallel provided qualitative feedback that tested the alignment of the project design with the field reality.

The institutional visits on the fourth day made the theoretical discussions visible in the field. Observations at the women's rehabilitation center in Gürpınar and the men's rehabilitation center in Silivri revealed different dimensions of recovery processes. Sharing experiences with the individuals staying at the centers created a space for in-depth learning about case management, daily routines and challenges, which was translated into structured field reports and documented through video interviews.

In the final phase of the activity, learning outcomes were reinforced through advanced role-play scenarios and reflective workshops. Participants' crisis management, healthy communication and boundary setting skills were verified in practice, and the family guides and digital content drafts were finalized. The program was officially concluded with the evaluation process and certificate ceremony, and a common roadmap was created for the dissemination and sustainable use of the project outputs through digital tools. This LTT activity provided a strong and applicable frame of reference for family-based addiction prevention and support approaches at both national and European level.

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