Drug abuse
UN warns that cannabis could pose health risk as tobacco firms back trade
The UN said that the use of opioids had overtaken heroin in drug abuse and this made drug abuse more difficult to detect.
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Women at risk of secondary abuse when arrested for drugs - UN
With the world marking International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking on Friday, it's emerged 30% more people were abusing drugs today than there were in 2009.
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Justin Bieber on drug abuse: 'It was legit crazy scary'
'I was waking up in the morning and the first thing I was doing was popping pills and smoking a blunt and starting my day. It just got scary.'
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Faith-based drug rehab programmes proving vital in WC's drug abuse fight
The Western Cape Health Department spends more than R18 million a year on rehabilitation programmes but that's nowhere near enough to deal with all the addicts who need help.
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Violence prevention possible with right funding - experts
Over 700 local and international researchers have gathered for the Sexual Violence Research Initiative Forum under way at the Cape Town International Convention Centre.
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Justice Minister Ronald Lamola to go after drug dealers, users
Lamola said one of his priorities will be to make sure drug dealers and abusers are prosecuted to clean the streets.
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Burning questions: Ramaphosa addresses residents' concerns at CT's City Hall
Apartheid spatial planning and SA's transport infrastructure was addressed during Cyril Ramaphosa's Presidential Conversation in Cape Town.
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Demi Lovato leaves rehab
The 'Cool for the Summer' hitmaker admitted herself to rehab earlier this year following an overdose.
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Cele hopes SAPS partnership with PSL has impact on crime
The police and PSL have joined forces through MultiChoice Diski Challenge games which will see cops offer crime prevention services to communities.
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Sanca & TAG call for harsh action against drug lords, dealers
The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is a United Nations campaign that aims to raise awareness around drug use and the effect that it has on society.
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Gauteng govt, organisations meet to ahead of day against drug abuse
Organisers say the purpose of the day is to bring together government, along with individuals, community and spiritual leaders in a joint initiative for creating a drug free environment.
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2 suspects arrested after discovery of mandrax & dagga in Manenberg
Two male suspects have been taken into custody following the raid in Manenberg.
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US opioid crisis could spread to Europe, experts say
US President Donald Trump was to declare the crisis a public health emergency on Thursday, senior administration officials said.
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[WATCH] US creates 'safe' injection sites for heroin addicts
Using heroin may not be legal, but monitored and safe spaces in the US, where drug addicts can use are saving lives, are reducing overdoses and encouraging treatment.
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Drug abuse rife in WC schools
The Western Cape Education Department sanctioned a series of tests during the first half of 2017.
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Plato: Alcohol industry needs to help govt fight substance abuse
Western Cape Community Safety MEC Dan Plato says the alcohol industry has a responsibility to help government in educating communities.
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Motsoaledi: Men trailing in fight against HIV and Aids
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says men are trailing in the fight against HIV and Aids as they amount to only 30% of people who test for the virus.
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Tshwane joins NGOs in fight against substance & drug abuse
The Tshwane Municipality has allocated R40 million in this financial year to support organisations which rehabilitate and reintegrate addicts.
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[WATCH] NGO calls for action in fight against learner drug abuse
As Drug Awareness Week comes to an end, EWN looks at how NGO Hope House is making a difference in drug-ridden communities.
