Understanding Addictive Behaviour

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Dealing With Addictions

Alcohol & Drug Association - NZ – The Alcohol Drug Association New Zealand (ADA) offers you a range of alcohol and other drug information that you can rely on. We also provide a helpline to support you, your family and friends around alcohol and other drug use.
Alcoholics Anonymous NZ – Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.
Alcoholism, Drug, Teen, Gambling - Treatment Information – I'm Dr. Robert R. Perkinson, the clinical director of Keystone Treatment Center. I specialize in alcoholism treatment, drug treatment, teen drug treatment, and gambling treatment.
Care NZ – “The ability to adapt to changing circumstances is critical for all who provide services in the alcohol and drug sector. So is funding. There is never enough to provide support and treatment for those in our society suffering from substance abuse and dependence. And there is never enough to provide the critical focus on education and prevention.”
Healing Ourselves Links – Recovering from Addictions links...
Vietnam Veterans NZ Contact – NCVNVM: Helping Veterans
Contact a Veteran Minister

For Parents & Caregivers

Addiction & Substance Abuse - FAQ's – It is important to understand that these answers are not meant to provide specific medical advice, but to provide information to better understand the health consequences of alcohol abuse and dependence (alcoholism).
FAQ's on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism – What is alcoholism?
Is alcoholism a disease?
Is alcoholism inherited?
Can alcoholism be cured?
Can alcoholism be treated?
Health Minutes - Briefs on Addictions – Cannabis and depression - 27/11/2002
Smoking and schizophrenia - 30/07/2002
Children and passive smoking - 30/07/2002
Cannabis for cancer? - 23/07/2002
Drinking and dementia
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender - Links – Alcahol & Drug Information...
NALGAP - Papers & Articles – NALGAP's mission is to confront homophobia and heterosexism in the delivery of services to LGBT people and to advocate for LGBT-affirming programs and services. NALGAP provides information, training, networking and advocacy, and support for addiction professionals, individuals in recovery, and others concerned about LGBT health.
NALGAP - Papers & Articles – The National Association of Lesbian and Gay Addiction Professionals is a membership organization founded in 1979 dedicated to the prevention and treatment of alcoholism, substance abuse, and other addictions in lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender communities.
Supporting Your Adolescent - Tips for Parents – Without question, adolescence is a difficult time for many young people. During this period, they must contend with physical changes, pressure to conform to current social trends and peer behaviors,
Teen Tobacco Use – Ninety percent of smokers begin smoking by the age of 19. Nicotine is considered the number one entrance into other substance abuse. Adolescents between the ages of 12 and 17 who smoke daily are 15 times more likely to use illicit drugs than their peers.....
The Cool Spot - A Website for Youth – A site suggesting alternatives to teenage drinking.

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