#OcSober Is Near - What Are The Benefits?
Taking a month-long break from alcohol during October will benefit you - and charity. Next month is OcSober, a month in which South...
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elimclinic
- Sep 19
- 2 min
Substance Use Disorder: A Disease Or A Choice?
Substance use disorder is a complex disease of the brain and body characterised by the compulsive misuse of one or more substances...
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elimclinic
- Sep 12
- 1 min
Heritage Month – September 2023
People around the world commemorate their cultural heritage on a daily basis by living lives that reflect who they are and where they...
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elimclinic
- Sep 5
- 5 min
International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day - 9 September 2023
What is FASD? Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder is the umbrella term used to describe the range of effects on the foetus due to the mother...
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elimclinic
- Aug 29
- 2 min
Get Involved This International Overdose Awareness Day
International Overdose Awareness Day (31 August 2023), is the largest annual campaign that aims to end overdose, commemorate without...
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elimclinic
- Aug 22
- 3 min
Overdose Awareness Month - Overdose Basics
WHAT IS AN OVERDOSE? An overdose means having too much of a drug (or combination of drugs) for your body to be able to cope with. There...
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elimclinic
- Aug 15
- 2 min
Benefits of Our Specialised Unit for Women
In regards to substance use disorder, gender is not a defining factor. It has the potential to affect both men and women. Although both...
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elimclinic
- Aug 8
- 2 min
National Women’s Day 2023 - #BreakTheBias
On August 9 2023, we celebrate Women’s Day and recognise that although women have endured a long history of oppression, each fight brings...
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elimclinic
- Jul 25
- 2 min
August 31st Is International Overdose Awareness Day
International Overdose Awareness Day is the largest annual campaign that aims to end overdose, commemorate without stigma those who have...
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elimclinic
- Jul 20
- 1 min
International Overdose Awareness Day
International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event held on 31 August each year, which aims towards raising awareness of overdose and...
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elimclinic
- Jul 10
- 1 min
Why Is International Overdose Awareness Day So Important To Us?
A reminder of overdose victims On International Overdose Awareness Day, all overdose victims are commemorated. These are individuals from...
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elimclinic
- Jul 5
- 1 min
Overdose Prevention
WHAT IS AN OVERDOSE? An overdose occurs when a toxic (poisonous) quantity of a substance or medication is consumed. Some ways to avoid...
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elimclinic
- Jun 15
- 2 min
Surprising Benefits of Breaking Bad Habits
Cut the sweet treats to Reduce Wrinkles When it comes to developing wrinkles, sweet sweets, sun exposure, and smoking are regarded to be...
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elimclinic
- Jun 8
- 1 min
2023 SANCA ‘Kick Your Habit’ Campaign
The 2023 SANCA ‘Kick your Habit’ campaign runs from June 26 to June 30. The campaign seeks to raise awareness about the complexities of...
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elimclinic
- May 31
- 1 min
World No Tobacco Day
The 31st of May is observed globally as World No Tobacco Day. This annual event highlights the dangers of tobacco use, the business...
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elimclinic
- May 18
- 1 min
Women & Substance Abuse
Women face unique challenges when it comes to substance use due to: Sex—biological differences. Gender—differences based on the...
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elimclinic
- May 8
- 1 min
Reasons Why Women's Mental Health Requires More Attention
Understanding how women's mental health concerns vary from men's is crucial when discussing the significance of providing such treatment...
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elimclinic
- May 3
- 2 min
The Impact of Substance Misuse: Addiction & The Brain
Your brain is who you are. It’s what allows you to think, breathe, move, speak, and feel....it is your own personal “mission control.”...
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elimclinic
- Apr 28
- 1 min
Is There Any Evidence That Associates The Elderly With Substance Misuse?
Answer: Yes. According to research, the non-medical use of prescription drugs among women, as well as overall alcohol abuse, is on the...
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elimclinic
- Apr 20
- 1 min
It's Time To Curb Binge Drinking
What are the effects of binge drinking? Accidents and falls are prevalent while intoxicated, since intoxication impairs coordination and...
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