No to Alcoholism and Drug Addiction ul. In September 1991, NAN registered as a nonprofit all-Russian social organization with the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation, and in 1995, NAN became associated with the Department of Information and Public Relations of the United Nations. The NAN Foundation's primary goal is to counteract the consequences of chemical dependency in Russian society.
Students are professionals in health care, psychology, and human services.
This position was recognized by the Health Ministry of Russia which allows state institutions to hire Human Services Specialists. The Drug and Alcohol Council of Russia is an information and networking center for professionals. The Professional Addiction Information and Resource Center houses and disseminates information concerning drug and alcohol prevention and treatment, i.e. 12-step literature, translated lectures, etc. Social care for juveniles In October 1992, NAN established the first Moscow shelter for abandoned children at 27-4 Profsojuznaya ul., Moscow. In addition to the shelter in Moscow, NAN is responsible for the creation of a network that links shelters founded by NAN's affiliates in other regions, including Saransk, Mordovia, Ivanovo, Ekaterinburg, and Kursk.