Andy Leach, our principal addictions therapist and director of Visions by Promises, was part of an interview on CNA’s Talking Point. They explored the topic of youth addiction to Cannabis – what their demographic is and who they are.
Addiction starts small, with easily overlooked signs that can spiral out of control. Andy Leach, principal therapist at Visions by Promises speaks with the editorial team of Honeycombers. Here are five symptoms to look out for.
Gaming addiction is a real and growing problem among children and adolescents that is frequently ignored. We now have a Gamers Support Group to help with your child’s online gaming addiction treatment, rehabilitation, and recovery experience, should they require treatment for a diagnosed gaming addiction. Here’s what to look out for: honeykidsasia.com/gaming-habits-talk/
Addiction in Singapore is an insidious mental health issue – and a topic fraught with taboos and misconceptions. Addictions today go beyond better-known issues like alcoholism and gambling addiction, offering their own challenges to sufferers and their loved ones. ANDY LEACH is an experienced psychotherapist from Promises Healthcare; he tells us more about addiction, alcoholism and effective therapy in Singapore.
Identifying the most appropriate rehabilitation centre for substance use disorder, or alcohol use disorder, or indeed any other form of addiction, requires careful consideration of various factors. Here are some of the key factors to consider:
Andy Leach, Principal Addictions Therapist & Director of Visions by Promises was interviewed by BBC online to weigh in on his thoughts regarding Gen Z’s addiction to Cryptocurrency & NFTs.
Here’s his quote:
Andy Leach, from addictions clinic Visions by Promises in Singapore, says he has seen a jump in young – particularly male – clients getting addicted to the thrill of trading crypto and NFTs.
“You have the ability to watch Bitcoin going up and down and basically this process, this rollercoaster ride, the highs, the lows, it’s available on your phone 24/7,” he says.
Follow the link to read the full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-60566575
or watch it on BBC’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/BBCMarikoOi/status/1526727052329594880?s=20&t=zggnW2fQY2h_iZS5FN-J2A
or listen to it on BBC digital radio: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct31bp