Prevention Is Better Than Cure

Enquiry: 852 9494 3770; 852 3702 4502; 852 9677 3208

Email: aaap.asian@gmail.com

Website: http//www.aaapasian.com

You are welcome to join as a member and support us with a donation

Donation: Bank of East Asia Limited (account number: 015 255 6800 8223)

Mission

The Asian Association of Addiction Prevention (AAAP) was established in 2018 with the mission to promote addiction prevention among the Asian communities around the globe.

Purposes

. To promote skills and scientific knowledge of addiction prevention

. To exchange wisdom on addiction prevention and research

. To identify vulnerable groups for resiliency education

. To explore culturally appropriate strategies to address addiction problems

. To share information on addiction prevention with local, Asian and international interested organizations

Professional Service

With local and international experts’ support, the Association provides the following services:

. Addiction research

. Assessment of addictive behavior and comorbid disorders or health problems

. Professional consultation and supervision

. Prevention and educational seminars, workshops, training and talks

We welcome collaboration with private, government and non-governmental organizations.

We provide intensive awareness training, workshops, seminars and talks which cover the following topics:

Addictive behaviors (e.g. addiction to gaming, gambling, drugs, tobacco, alcohol, Internet and sex)

. classification, diagnosis and assessment of addictive behaviors

. development, etiological factors, consequences and impact of addictions

Addictive behaviors and co-occurring health problems

Identification of vulnerable or high-risk groups

Preventive strategies, treatment approaches and intervention models

	President Dr. Irene Lai Kuen WONG 黃麗娟博士 (會長) PhD (UNSW, AU), MSocSc (HKU), CT (CCPC, CA), RSW (HK), ITTGRPP (NZ) (aaapirene7@gmail.com)
	Vice President Dr. Ernest Moon Tong SO 蘇滿堂博士 (副會長) PhD, MPhil, MSocSc, LLM (HKU), PgD (UK), CStat (RSS, UK), Dip (HKSYC) (aaapernest@gmail.com)
	Treasurer Dr. Cheong Hay CHU 朱昌熙博士 (司庫) EdD (OUHK), MSoSc (HKU), GDBA (MU, AU), RSW (HK) (aaaphay@gmail.com)
	International Advisors Professor Robert Ladouceur, Laval University, Canada Dr. Rose van Es, Addiction Sociologist, Canada Dr. Keis Ohtsuka, Victoria University, Australia Dr. David Chim, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong

亞洲防癮學會（Asian Association of Addiction Prevention）於二零一八年成立，致力於為亞洲社群推廣預防成癮問題的事工

宗旨

1．推廣預防成癮行爲的知識與技巧

2．促進交流和研究

3．辨識脆弱組群，提升抗逆力

4．探討及設計預防成癮問題的策略

5．為本港、亞洲及國際組織和不同持份者提供預防成癮問題的資料

專家團隊

承蒙本地及國際專家的支持，本會提供以下的專業服務：

各種成癮行爲的研究服務

成癮行爲及相關的心理健康評估服務

專業督導及諮詢服務

預防和教育講座

我們歡迎與機構合辦活動、研究和訓練

852 9494 3770; 852 3702 4502
852 9677 3208

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http//www.aaapasian.com

培訓和預防教育課程内容

專業訓練課程、工作坊及講座由專家團隊提供，内容包括：

成癮行爲（賭博、電玩手遊、網絡、煙酒、藥物、性沉溺、購物狂等）

成癮行爲的分類、診斷與評估

成癮行爲的發展成因、後果及影響

成癮行爲與心理精神疾病

辨識高危組群

治療策略及介入模式

專業輔導、預防和教育培訓課程

Themes of the Year

2023 - 2024: Gaming Disorder, Esports Betting and Health Issues

Addiction is often characterized by loss of control, tolerance, withdrawal symptoms, and continued use/involvement despite harmful consequences.

Signs of Addiction

Being irritable, anxious, distressing

School or work problems

Sleep disturbance

Financial problems

Missing important activities, duties or engagements

Negative Consequences of Addiction

Poor emotional health

Mental health problems

Deteriorating academic results

Disrupted work performance

Financial difficulties

Legal problems

Low self-esteem

Social isolation

Damaged relationships

Prevention is Better Than Cure

Addiction is preventable by involving targeted vulnerable groups, families, schools and communities in educational programs which focus on the followings:

Awareness of symptoms and signs of addiction
Awareness of risk and harms
Improving resiliency
Enhancing stress management and problem solving
Early identification and assessment
Help-line, referral and service information

Donation Form

Asian Association of Addiction Prevention 亞洲防癮學會

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Donation Methods
1. Please make cheque payable to “Asian Association of Addiction Prevention” and send it to: 2/F, 347 Po On Road, Sham Shui Po, Kowloon, Hong Kong
2. Transfer cash to Bank of East Asia Limited (account number: 015 255 6800 8223) Receipt(s) will be sent to the donor’s address.
Donation of HK$100 or more may have tax deduction if the donor is a Hong Kong resident or a registered company in Hong Kong.

Thank you very much for your support!

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