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Buying cannabis online was like ordering takeout pizza, says former abuser

As cannabis seizures surged globally during the COVID-19 pandemic, former abusers are shedding light on…

‘Really addictive’: Arcade coin-pusher machines hook some patrons into splurging hundreds of dollars

The TODAY Online article by Loraine Lee discusses the growing popularity of "coin-pusher machines" in…

With vaping increasingly rampant among youths despite ban, what more can authorities do?

In this TODAY Online article, published on April 14, 2023, Justin Ong explores the growing…

Cannabis-flavoured gummies, ‘CBD’ massages in Thailand: Why Singaporean visitors must beware

Thailand's cannabis industry has boomed since the country legalized the use of cannabis, attracting curious…

Some Singapore teens are getting high at home. What can parents do?

In this thought-provoking commentary, Dr. Sandor Heng, a senior clinical psychologist at Visions by Promises,…

Global crackdown on laughing gas as abuse rises; Singapore doctors see few cases

The article, written by CNA's Lousia Tang, discusses the increasing trend of laughing gas abuse…

No laughing matter: Nitrous oxide addiction

The abuse of laughing gas is on the rise globally, with users seeking a euphoric…

Teenagers hooked on social media — what’s the cost to their mental health?

In this thought-provoking and timely article by TODAY Online, they delve into the concerning issue…

An interview on Inside Singapore’s deadly war on drugs

  Dr Munidasa Winslow was interviewed by Al Jazeera on his perspective on addictions treatment…

Expat Living Interview – Addiction: Why Not Getting Help is More Taboo

13th July 2023 by Expat Living  5 Min Read Don’t be surprised to find that your addiction…

Why Are Youths Getting Hooked On Cannabis? | Talking Point interview with Andy Leach

Andy Leach, our principal addictions therapist and director of Visions by Promises, was part of…

Andrew da Roza on children’s attitude toward drug use and how parents can aid.

Andrew da Roza speaks with the Straits times on how some young drug users develop…

When does gaming become “too much”? Talking to your children about their gaming habits.

  Gaming addiction is a real and growing problem among children and adolescents that is…

Straits Times Interviews Juliana Pang about the rise of gaming addiction amid the pandemic

The Straits Times interviewed Juliana Pang, Addictions Therapist at Visions by Promises* to weigh in on her…

Andrew da Roza on Tobacco tax hike with Today Online

Andrew da Roza speaks with an editor at Today Online about the Tobacco tax hike.…

Is sex addiction a real thing?

Yep, and it’s a problem that can affect the whole family. Here’s how to recognise…

Addiction and therapy questions answered

Addiction in Singapore is an insidious mental health issue – and a topic fraught with…

It’s Time to Talk About … BURNOUT!

Dr Joseph Leong & Dr Sean David speaks with an editor at Expat Living about…

Alexis Fosler talks with the editor of ANZA Magazine on ‘Spring Cleaning Your Mind For Better Well-being’

Visions by Promises' Addictions therapist, Alexis Fosler, gave some great insights and tips for dealing…

It’s Okay Not To Be Okay – Addressing the stigma

  Alexis Fosler wrote an article for the Law Gazette addressing the stigmas that Lawyers…

An interview – Peep show: Understanding the reality behind female porn addiction

  Once seen as bystanders to the issue of compulsive pornography use, women are now…

How do I know if my loved one is struggling with addiction? A senior therapist tells all

Addiction starts small, with easily overlooked signs that can spiral out of control. Andy Leach,…

You can manage your ADHD better – by thinking about it differently

In this episode of the Health Check podcast, Dr. Winslow reveals that he suffers from attention-deficit hyperactivity…

Dr. Winslow’s 15-minute Clinic on Addictions

Dr. Munidasa Winslow was recently invited onto The Straits Times’ fortnightly healthcare podcast, Health Check.…