Addiction is a chronic illness which affects the mind, body and sense of wellbeing. Anyone of us could potentially fall into addiction it is non-discriminatory.
This workshop will provide you with a better understanding about addiction and approaches used to manage it.
Topics include
	
History of drug use
	
The brain and addiction
	
Illicit and licit drug groups
	
Harm minimisation approach 
	
Therapeutic considerations 
	
Successful Interventions used with this group