The 'Kick Your Habit' Challenge
Introduction The South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (SANCA) is a non-profit organisation that is committed...


Parents, Know the Facts! – Paracetamol
PARACETAMOL, ALSO KNOWN AS ACETAMINOPHEN, IS A MEDICATION USED TO TREAT FEVER AND MILD TO MODERATE PAIN. Paracetamol is a pharmaceutical...


Parents, Know the Facts! – Heroin
HEROIN, ALSO KNOWN AS DIACETYLMORPHINE AND DIAMORPHINE AMONG OTHER NAMES, IS AN OPIOID MISUSED AS A RECREATIONAL SUBSTANCE FOR ITS...


Parents, Know the Facts! - Methamphetamine
METHAMPHETAMINE IS A POWERFUL, HIGHLY ADDICTIVE STIMULANT THAT AFFECTS THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. Methamphetamine increases the amount...


Five Ways to Stop Binge Drinking
Binge drinking may be fatal in itself and may result in the development of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). It is important to take efforts to...


Binge Drinking – Game Plan
What are the effects of binge drinking? Accidents and falls are prevalent while intoxicated, since intoxication impairs coordination and...


Binge Drinking
What is binge drinking? Binge drinking is the term used to describe the consumption of several alcoholic beverages in a short period of...


Go Mild, Not Wild – Responsible Drinking Campaign
Learning to keep your alcohol intake in check is the first step in drinking responsibly. It’s also important to be responsible for your...


Rights and responsibilities in treatment
The month of March has been designated as Human Rights Month! We will focus on patients' rights and responsibilities throughout the month...


Rights and responsibilities in treatment
The month of March has been designated as Human Rights Month! We will focus on patients' rights and responsibilities throughout the month...
