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The Continual Recovery Through Education and Skills Training (Crest) Programme

CREST is a group programme that addresses substance addictions. Family members are encouraged to attend the related FRESH programme. CREST helps people understand addiction, learn to avoid relapses, and manage feelings to lead an addiction-free life through education and skills training.

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The Continual Recovery Through Education and Skills Training (Crest) Programme

CREST is a group programme that addresses substance addictions. Family members are encouraged to attend the related FRESH programme. CREST helps people understand addiction, learn to avoid relapses, and manage feelings to lead an addiction-free life through education and skills training.

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The Continual

Recovery through
Education and
Skills Training
(CREST)
Programme

CREST is a group programme that addresses substance


addictions.

Family members and loved ones are encouraged to


attend the family programme, Families in Recovery
Through Education, Support & Hope (FRESH).

For further enquiries, please refer to our website at


www.nams.sg or call 6-RECOVER (6732 6837)

NATIONAL ADDICTIONS MANAGEMENT SERVICE


Buangkok Green Medical Park
10 Buangkok Green
Singapore 539747
Tel: 6389 2200 (for appointment)
Email: imh_appt@imh.com.sg

National Problem Gambling Helpline: 1800-6-668-668


All Addictions Helpline: 6-RECOVER (6732 6837)

www.nams.sg

Mar 2011

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What is Addiction?
Addiction is a chronic, progressive, and relapse-prone illness
that affects a person both physically and psychologically.
A person can become addicted to either substances (e.g.
drugs, alcohol) or to certain activities (e.g. gambling, sex, The Continual Recovery
the internet).
through Education and
It is characterised by the following:
The person continues the addictive behaviour despite
Skills Training (CREST)
the consequences Programme
The frequency or intensity of the behaviour increases
over time CREST is a group programme run by professional
When the behaviour is stopped, the person experiences counsellors to help you:
unpleasant feelings and emotions Help for you and your Understand the process of addiction
Addiction affects almost everyone close to the person with addiction Understand triggers and cravings
the illness. People suffering from addictions often do not Learn how to avoid relapses
want to talk about their problems. They hide their behaviour Learn how to manage difficult feelings
Leading a meaningful addiction-free life is possible
out of shame and experience feelings of despair. Many have
for you. Many people suffering from addictions have Learn how 12 steps can help in your recovery
unsuccessfully tried to quit their addictions on their own
transformed their lives. Would you like to:
several times before they seek professional help.
Do something about your addiction?
Gain greater control over your life and learn
to manage your problems better?
Understand more about addiction and what
it takes to keep your recovery going?
Understand yourself better and improve your
relationship with others?

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