Addiction affects the family by creating trust issues, emotional stress, and unhealthy communication patterns.Conflict becomes normal as family members fight to engage with a loved one who abuses heroin, for example. Trust begins to erode. Relatives may become more guarded if a relative abusing illicit substances is around, for fear of aggression. Marriages...
With professional medical treatment and commitment, millions of people have overcome substance use disorders and behavioral addictions to live happy, healthy lives. Talk to your provider about a treatment plan that works for you. Don’t get discouraged if you have setbacks along the way. It’s possible to overcome this, and you’re...
Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act as we cope with life. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood and aging. Mental health...
For this year’s International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the Quintessential HealthCare Centre, Rayfield, Jos in collaboration with the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Plateau State Command, Federal Road Safety Corps, CHARIS Healthcare and Community Support Initiative, Nigerian Association of Patent and Proprietary Medicine Dealer, Corp Members,Students from a selected number of schools...
On the 24th of June, 2025, the clients and staff trained together on the volleyball court and it was all fun and games. This was another time for mental sharpness and social interaction. The clients who trained said it served as a full-body workout for them as it improves their co-ordination and reflexes. The staff...
It’s crucial to remember that recovering and achieving your dreams is a gradual process, and it’s okay to not see immediate results. Don’t let the pressure of not reaching your goals lead to self-criticism and eventually, relapse. Focus on the progress you’re making, celebrate small victories, and understand that everyone’s journey is different. Like a...
In commemoration of the World Drug Day slated for the 26th of June 2025, the Quintessential Healthcare Centre organized a week-long program which included Football competition, Volleyball Competition, Drama, Paper presentation and Talk show to be held at the centre. On the 23rd June, 2025, there was a first leg-football competition between the clients and...
The Quintessential Healthcare Centre, which is a registered education provider for the COLOMBO Plan Drug Advisory Program held a training for Substance Use Disorder Professionals on Courses 6,7 & 8 from the 5th through the 10th of May, 2025. COURSE 6: CASE MANAGEMENT COURSE 7: CRISIS INTERVENTION COURSE 8: ETHICS FOR ADDICTION PROFESSIONALS The...
On the 3rd to 8th of March, 2025, the Quintessential Healthcare Centre, which is a registered education provider for the COLOMBO Plan Drug Advisory Program held a training for Substance Use Disorder Professionals. These were Courses 3&4 (COURSE 3: Physiology and Pharmacology for Addiction Professionals) (COURSE 4:Treatment for Substance Use Professionals- The Contiinuum...
From the 9th through the 14th of December, 2024, the Quintessential Healthcare Centre, which is a registered education provider for the COLOMBO Plan Drug Advisory Program held a training for Substance Use Disorder Professionals. This training was open to Medical Students, Doctors/Nurses, Pharmacists, Psychiatrists, Counselors, Psychologists, Clinical Social Workers, Healthcare Professionals, Residents in Psychiatrist, Family...