A recent interview with social workers working in the field of addiction, including OASI CE Noel Xerri, focused on the rise in the use of crack cocaine in Malta and its effects. The interview also looked into how people report starting to use cocaine, and the differences between the use and effects of cocaine powder… Read more »
Posts Tagged: Addiction
Computer and Internet Addiction: Signs, Symptoms and Self-Control
While spending time “online” can be very productive, in certain social areas, uncontrolled use of the internet can disrupt many ordinary and serene tasks in everyday life: family, study, work and even personal relationships. If you want to take care of your health you need to be aware of the signs, symptoms and consequences of… Read more »
The Experience of a Wife Whose Husband Pursued the OASI Rehabilitation Program
What made you aware that your husband had an addiction problem?It took me a long time to realize and accept that he had a problem. I was aware that my husband had depressive symptoms. But it was a particular tragedy in our lives that escalated the gravity of the situation. I hoped that things would… Read more »
UNODC World Drug Report 2020: Global Drug Use Rising; While COVID-19 has Far Reaching Impact on Global Drug Markets
Vienna (Austria), 25 June 2020 – Around 269 million people used drugs worldwide in 2018, which is 30 per cent more than in 2009, while over 35 million people suffer from drug use disorders, according to the latest World Drug Report, released today by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). The Report… Read more »
Message by the UNODC Executive Director on the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Know more, care more. Addressing the world drug problem requires responses that are based on facts, solidarity and compassion.Some 35.6 million people suffer from drug use disorders globally, according to the World Drug Report 2020 by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).Around 269 million people used drugs in 2018, up 30 per… Read more »
Statement by the Secretary General of the United Nations on the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
Mutual support and trustworthy information have proven to be pillars of responding effectively to the COVID-19 pandemic and saving lives.Cooperation, reliable data and evidence-based action are just as vital to addressing the many challenges posed by the world drug problem, protecting people’s security and realizing the Sustainable Development Goals.This year’s theme of International Day against… Read more »
Too Young – Too Late
The earlier in life one introduces drugs in his body the larger is the probability that he/she will continue on long term problematic use of drugs, not withstanding the negative consequences that such use may bring along. The harm ranges from social difficulties to conflicts in relationships, involvement with the criminal system, medical complications as… Read more »
What Should I Do if the One I Love is an Alcoholic? The Twelve Steps Forward
Do not look at what happened as if it was a family tragedy. Like any other disease, one can also recover from alcoholism.Do not moan, preach or insist on repeating words of advice. Most likely the person has already gone through all the words he or she would hear from you and repeated them a… Read more »
OASI Signs Public Social Partnership with MFCS and FSWS
Together we can make a difference in the lives of those who are suffering from addiction! This was the message that the OASI Foundation, the Ministry for the Family, Children’s Rights and Social Solidarity (MFCS) and the Foundation for Social Welfare Services (FSWS) wanted to pass on today.This was confirmed by officially signing the Public… Read more »
OASI Meeting with Standing Committee for Gozo Affairs
The OASI Foundation was invited to attend a meeting of the Standing Committee for Gozo Affairs to discuss the impact that Covid-19 is having on our beneficiaries and services. A recording of the meeting can be listened to on the Parliament website. More information can be found in this article by Hon. Dr. Justyne Caruana, Chairperson of… Read more »