Thanks, Beth Richardson, for a really informative couple of shows on addictions!  Beth continued with Part Two today to explore the question "What is addiction?".  She discussed some of the models and theories and various ways of looking at addiction.  How do these models and theories influence how we understand and treat people?  When does addiction become a problem?  Being in a relationship with, and or loving someone who, has a relationship with a drug.  How can family members, friends and employers help?

Beth recommended the following websites:

http://rethink.org (Rethink Mental Illness)

www.albertahealthservices.ca (Parent Information Series)

www.camh.ca (Family Service) provides treatment and support services to anyone who is concerned about the substance use of someone else.

www.camh.ca (Take Action!)  Alcohol, other drug problems and your family...every family can take action to prevent and deal with alcohol and other drug problems.

www.canmat.org (Canadian Network for Mood and Anxiety Treatments)

www.cci.heatlh.wa.gov.au/resources/consumers.cfm Centre for Clinical Interventions