Addiction

How To Support a Loved One Battling Stress or Addiction

Helping a loved one who is dealing with stress or addiction requires patience, understanding, and the right approach to ensure they feel supported rather than judged.

"My Contract Preceded His Contract"

In your life "it ain’t over" until G-d says it’s over—and G-d says it’s not over until you win.

Hebrew University researchers locate addiction center in brain

Researchers found a significant link between a part of the brain and the desire to consume the drug fentanyl.

The first manual for addicts

G-d says: My contract precedes your contract.

Shining away the darkness

While sexual abuse and addiction are uncomfortable and frightening, we need to face these issues in order to deal with them. Op-ed.

Remebering Rabbi Dr. Avraham J. Twerski on his first yahrzeit

I once asked him if he had any regrets and he smiled “Not at all.  I only wish I had had more strength to do what needed to be done.”

Pharmaceutical giant admits to paying doctors to push OxyContin

Purdue Pharma has admitted blocking US government efforts to combat opioid addiction crisis.

Screen addiction among teens: Is there such a thing?

Are we truly addicted to technology? And what about our kids? It's a scary question, and a big one for scientists right now

Screen addiction among teens: Is there such a thing?

The word "addiction" may be attracting controversy, but you don't need a doctor's pronouncement to work on putting the devices down.

Is addiction growing in the Jewish community?

A conference discussing drug, alcohol and internet addiction within the Jewish community will take place in NY in December.

Helping Friends Who Don't Want Help

How do you begin to approach a subject that is sensitive?

Jewish groups putting up a fight against growing opioid epidemic

Over 20 Orthodox Jews died from overdoses since Rosh Hashana - showing no community is immune, and mobilizing groups to fight the scourge.

Your children have easier access to drugs than you think

Addictions often start in the home. Kids crush and snort pills for a quick high . Heroin is an Opiod, addictive and dangerous.

From addict to leader

Addicts must learn to empathize with themselves and their pain and hold onto drive and motivation to get free from addiction.

Addicted: Getting out of the QUICK-FIX Mentality

What can be done to prevent addiction?What can we do to protect our children from falling into this deadly trap?

Parenting n At-Risk Teen:.. Help to bring a POSITIVE CHANGE

At-risk teens are unhappy and unproductive. Many turn to drugs and alcohol and reject Torah values. Parent with a plan.Express your love.

The alcohol infatuation

Exposing and encouraging youngsters to a lifestyle that lauds the use of alcohol may leave lifelong implications.

Substance Abuse in Adolescents

Substance abuse in adolescents: Detection, treatment, prevention

It is important for parents to be knowledgeable about drugs.The problem won't go away on its own. Get help! Get Support!

School's Out! Make Sure Your Child isn't At Risk

How a simple talk can stop your child falling prey to addiction, sexual abuse.