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The brain's betrayal: unpacking addiction's rewiring and the rocky road to recovery
Community, family and friends can offer the most effective route out of addiction, providing the natural rewards necessary to counteract the destructive grip of substances.
Local author Monique Robin Ackers launches powerful memoir on addiction and redemption
Monique Robin Ackers' debut memoir, 'I Survived to Tell The World: A Mother's Journey from Drugs to Redemption', reveals her harrowing battle with addiction and the transformative power of faith.
Rise Mzansi calls for government action on South Africa's gambling crisis
Rise Mzansi urges the South African government to implement urgent reforms to combat the alarming rise in gambling addiction, as statistics reveal a staggering increase in those seeking help.
KwaZulu-Natal mother abandons infant son for night of binge drinking
In a troubling incident, a KwaZulu-Natal mother allegedly abandoned her infant son for a night of drinking, prompting calls for greater awareness of child abandonment issues.
National Gambling Board warns against gambling your way through 'Januworry' blues
The board says the unrealistic appeal of quick money through gambling for those in dire financial straits can lead to a worsening situation.
Ditch the vape: Simple strategies to help you quit vaping
If you’ve been thinking about giving up vaping, you’re not alone. While it might seem challenging, it’s possible with the right approach and support.
Carlos Mesquita: The truth behind the City of Cape Town’s opening of the Ebenezer Safe Space
With every battle, the City was forced to give a little! Their attitude towards those living on the streets has never changed, but a show had to be put on to convince the public that the changes were all initiated by this new caring approach.
Cape Town’s peer-to-peer programme transforms lives through empathy and action
One of the programme’s stand-out success stories is that of Amy, who joined after a personal tragedy linked to her daughter’s addiction. Today, she’s not only rebuilding her life but is also a source of inspiration for many.
Clint’s courageous fight back to hope and community
Dreams of becoming a manager faded away for Clint when he lost his job and succumbed to drug addiction.
State risks overstepping boundaries
Whether it’s tobacco in cigarettes, pipes or cigars, or the various iterations of hookahs and electronic cigarettes.
Taxed vapers are fuming
People who switched from cigarettes to vaping will have to fork out more money from June 1 as an excise duty comes into effect.
Show a little heart, Mzansi - there’s still hope for Bonga Sithole
As a society we’ve come a long way in how we treat people different than ourselves when it comes to race, gender, religion and sexual orientation, but when it comes to addiction it seems like we’re still in the dark ages, writes Michael Sherman.
Binge drinking a dangerous ‘norm’ among university students
Binge drinking among South African university students worrying, experts warned.
Problem gambling impacts children and families negatively
November marks Responsible Gambling Month and will be commemorated until 10 December 10 to coincide with 16 Days of Activism against women and child abuse.