News for Addiction 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 HelpHow do you begin to approach a subject that is sensitive? Jewish groups fighting against opioid epidemicOver 20 Orthodox Jews died from overdoses since Rosh Hashana - showing no community is immune, and mobilizing groups to fight the scourge. Opiods-Heroin: Addictive and dangerousAddictions often start in the home. Kids crush and snort pills for a quick high . Heroin is an Opiod, addictive and dangerous. From addict to leaderAddicts 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 MentalityWhat can be done to prevent addiction?What can we do to protect our children from falling into this deadly trap? Parenting an at-risk teenAt-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 infatuationExposing and encouraging youngsters to a lifestyle that lauds the use of alcohol may leave lifelong implications. Substance abuse: Detection, treatment, preventionIt 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 RiskHow a simple talk can stop your child falling prey to addiction, sexual abuse. |
