Number of addicts seeking help at AMATEM increases five-fold
The number of drug and alcohol addicts who sought help at the Alcohol and Substance Abuse Therapy and Educational Center (AMATEM) has increased fivefold in the past five years, a report has revealed. According to a report by the State Audit Institution … Read more on Today’s Zaman
Kids need direction, so PEI dad fights his addiction to help
Allan Livingston holds a photo of his daughter Jodi who is seeking support to attend the North American bodybuilding championships in Pittsburgh at the end of August. Livingston says his children have been able to excel because he turned his back on … Read more on The Guardian Charlottetown
Delhi's first internet de-addiction centre helps children log out of the …
Her smart phone was 14-year-old Preeti's best friend. She would eat, sleep and play with it, preferring to be alone rather than meeting friends and relatives. Her internet addiction reached a level where she would be depressed if her Facebook posts … Read more on Hindustan Times
'Help, I'm Addicted to Kim Kardashian's Game'
Kim Kardashian's game is starting to take its toll. People are crying for help on anonymous social networks like Whisper to confess their addiction to this mindless app. The Kim Kardashian: Hollywood app, made by Glue Mobile, is making almost $ 2 … Read more on Adweek
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