Is addiction growing in the Jewish community?

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.Yoel Domb, 11/17/2016, 8:57 AM
Helping Friends Who Don't Want Help

Helping Friends Who Don't Want Help

How do you begin to approach a subject that is sensitive?Rabbi Elan Adler, 7/28/2016, 11:11 PM
Jewish groups fighting against opioid epidemic

Jewish groups fighting against opioid epidemic

Over 20 Orthodox Jews died from overdoses since Rosh Hashana - showing no community is immune, and mobilizing groups to fight the scourge.Ben Sales, 6/29/2016, 11:26 AM
Opiods-Heroin: Addictive and dangerous

Opiods-Heroin: Addictive and dangerous

Addictions often start in the home. Kids crush and snort pills for a quick high . Heroin is an Opiod, addictive and dangerous.Michael J Salamon,PhD, 2/16/2016, 4:08 PM
From addict to leader

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.Leah Field, Life Skills Coach, 2/2/2016, 6:43 PM
Addicted: Getting out of the QUICK -FIX Mentality

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?Rabbi Dr. Abraham Twersky, 1/7/2016, 6:37 PM
Parenting an at-risk teen

Parenting an at-risk teen

At-risk teens are unhappy and unproductive. Many turn to drugs and alcohol and reject Torah values. Parent with a plan.Express your love.Rabbi Yakov Horowitz, 1/5/2016, 9:10 PM
The alcohol infatuation

The alcohol infatuation

Exposing and encouraging youngsters to a lifestyle that lauds the use of alcohol may leave lifelong implications.Michael J Salamon, PhD, 12/15/2015, 10:42 PM
Substance abuse: Detection, treatment, prevention

Substance abuse: 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!Rabbi Dr. Abraham Twersky, 11/30/2015, 11:46 AM
School's Out! Make Sure Your Child isn't At Risk

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.Eliran Aharon, 6/24/2015, 6:39 PM