Established in April 2018, the Association aspires to link up experts and professionals to prevent addiction problems 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 and policy makers
Professional Services
With the support provided by local and international experts, the Association will render 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 interested organizations to provide training, consultation, prevention, education and conduct research.
We provide intensive awareness training, workshops, seminars and talks which cover the following topics:
Addictive behaviors (e.g. addiction to gaming, gambling, drugs, to***co, alcohol, Internet and s*x)
. classification, diagnosis and assessment of addictive behaviors
. development, etiological factors, consequences and impact of addictions
. addictive behaviors and co-occurring health problems
. identification of high-risk groups
. preventive strategies
. treatment and intervention models and approaches
G.D.B.A.(MU), ,Ed.D.(OUHK), RSW(HK)
Leadership
President Dr. Irene Lai Kuen Wong
PhD (UNSW), CT (CCPC, CA), RSW (HK), ITTGRPP (NZ)
([email protected]; [email protected])
Vice President Dr. Ernest Moon Tong So
LLM., PhD (HKU), PgD (UK), CStat (RSS, UK)
([email protected]; [email protected])
Treasurer Dr. Cheong Hay Chu
GDBA (MU)., EdD (OUHK), RSW(HK)
([email protected]; [email protected])
International Advisors
Professor Robert Ladouceur, Laval University, Canada (gambling and behavioral addictions expert)
Dr. Rose van Es, Canada (substance abuse and behavioral addiction expert)
Dr. Keis Ohtsuka, Victoria University, Australia (addictions research and prevention expert)
Dr. David Chim, Addiction Medicine, USA; University of Hong Kong (addiction medicine expert)
Mr. Larry Man Yum So, Yat On Counseling Centre, Macao (gambling counseling and community education expert)
