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The National Addictions Management Service (NAMS) was incorporated in August
2008. Located at the Institute of Mental Health (IMH), NAMS includes the
Community Addictions Management Programme (CAMP) as its outpatient arm, and the
Serenity Centre, which provides residential detoxification and rehabilitation.
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NAMS treats problem gambling and other behavioural addictions (Internet, gaming,
etc), and substance addictions (alcohol and drugs). Services include:
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Assessment and treatment of
addictive disorders by a multi-disciplinary team of psychiatrists, counsellors,
psychologists and social workers
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Individual, group and family
therapy
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Public education talks
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Training for health care and
social service professionals
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Community liaison to develop
services and programmes
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Addictions Research
Contact Details
Address: Buangkok Green Medical Park, 10 Buangkok View Singapore 539747
NAMS Specialist Outpatient Clinic C: Basement, Block 9.
http://www.nams.org.sg
Casino Exclusion is a social
safeguard that can help stop problem gamblers and those in financial hardship
from entering the casinos in Singapore. Find out how such measures can help you
and your loved ones draw the line.
Problem gambling is an addiction that could lead to serious problems for both
the gamblers and their families. It is important to recognise the risks. If you
or your family members require extra help to refrain from entering the casinos,
you should apply.
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