When you decide to give up alcohol for a month or longer, you will move through various stages. It is crucial to note that everyone's...

Although one does not always cause the other, there is a strong correlation between substance misuse and mental health problems. So, how...

Ageism is stereotyping and/or discrimination against individuals or groups based on their age. This may be casual or systemic. The term...

Taking a month-long break from alcohol during October will benefit you - and charity. Next month is OcSober, a month in which South...

Substance use disorder is a complex disease of the brain and body characterised by the compulsive misuse of one or more substances...

People around the world commemorate their cultural heritage on a daily basis by living lives that reflect who they are and where they...

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...

International Overdose Awareness Day (31 August 2023), is the largest annual campaign that aims to end overdose, commemorate without...

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...

In regards to substance use disorder, gender is not a defining factor. It has the potential to affect both men and women. Although both...

On August 9 2023, we celebrate Women’s Day and recognise that although women have endured a long history of oppression, each fight brings...

International Overdose Awareness Day is the largest annual campaign that aims to end overdose, commemorate without stigma those who have...

International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event held on 31 August each year, which aims towards raising awareness of overdose and...

A reminder of overdose victims On International Overdose Awareness Day, all overdose victims are commemorated. These are individuals from...

WHAT IS AN OVERDOSE? An overdose occurs when a toxic (poisonous) quantity of a substance or medication is consumed. Some ways to avoid...

Cut the sweet treats to Reduce Wrinkles When it comes to developing wrinkles, sweet sweets, sun exposure, and smoking are regarded to be...

The 2023 SANCA ‘Kick your Habit’ campaign runs from June 26 to June 30. The campaign seeks to raise awareness about the complexities of...

The 31st of May is observed globally as World No Tobacco Day. This annual event highlights the dangers of tobacco use, the business...

Women face unique challenges when it comes to substance use due to: Sex—biological differences. Gender—differences based on the...

Understanding how women's mental health concerns vary from men's is crucial when discussing the significance of providing such treatment...