Addictions
When a simple habit becomes uncontrollable and turns into an obsessive pursuit, it is likely that one is dealing with an addiction.
Drug or alcohol abuse, excessive use of the internet or mobile phones, and a passion for gambling are just a few classic examples that can affect people of any age group or income level. Whatever the case, it is important to know that information and, if necessary, assistance can be requested from various associations in Ticino.
Associations
Safezone.ch is a Swiss portal designed by Infodrog, under a mandate from the Federal Office of Public Health, which offers free and anonymous online advice from 41 experts from different fields.
Safezone.ch is aimed at a diverse audience, involving not only those who know or have known addiction firsthand, but also those who are in contact with it, such as experts in the field and educators, or those who simply want to learn about the topic.
The portal also offers self-assessment tests and a list of all forms of addiction (substance and non-substance) and related issues, so that people can perform targeted research according to their needs.
The following associations also deal with addiction in Italian-speaking Switzerland:
- Antenna Icaro: outpatient service specializing in the treatment and care of substance addictions
- Gruppo Azzardo Ticino Prevenzione: works in the field of prevention, early recognition and taking care of struggling gamblers and their families
- Ingrado: competence center specialized in the problems of addiction and risky consumption of alcohol, substances, medicines and new addictions (internet, video games, etc.)
- Radix Svizzera Italiana: implements and supports projects, disseminates information material on various types of addictions
- Danno: counseling of various types, measures to reduce risks related to the use of psychoactive substances and the resulting health problems
- Zonaprotetta: deals with sexual health and prevention of sexually transmitted infections
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The original version is the page in Italian.