Substance abuse
HAJI MOHAMED DAWJEE: Cut the cigarette ban already
If we're concerned about the safety of society, the easing of regulations around alcohol fly in the face of the ban on cigarettes, writes Haji Mohamed Dawjee.
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Metallica's James Hetfield returns to rehab
The rockers were due to perform in Australia and New Zealand on their upcoming tour.
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Substance abuse, negligence, main cause of fire-related deaths in CT
Figures for the last three-and-a-half years show substance abuse and negligence, feature far too prominently as the causes of fires.
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Rapper Bow Wow 'almost died' after becoming hooked on cough syrup
The 31-year-old rapper has begged his young fans to stay away from drugs in the wake of Mac Miller's death from a suspected overdose last week after he himself became addicted to Lean.
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Demi Lovato 'doing great' in rehab
The 'Stone Cold' hitmaker was admitted into hospital last month after a suspected heroin overdose.
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Singer Demi Lovato speaks out, says will keep fighting addiction
US pop singer Demi Lovato spoke out on Sunday about her battle with addiction.
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Iggy Azalea proud of Demi Lovato for opening up about breaking sobriety
The 'Fancy' hitmaker knew her friend had struggled with her battle with drink and substance addiction and broke her six-year sobriety earlier this year.
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'It is very hard to come clean in this day and age'
As the world marks Substance Abuse Awareness Day, some patients say they are winning the fight against the disease.
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[VIDEO] Substance Abuse Awareness Day
June 26 is Substance Abuse Awareness Day. Former addicts and counsellors talk about their experiences with substance addiction.
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More drug rehab centres on cards for Jobug, says Mashaba
On Monday, Johannesburg Mayor Herman Mashaba officially opened the refurbished a treatment centre in Randburg.
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City of Joburg to open rehab centre in Eldorado Park
The city says this forms part of its strategy to eradicate drug abuse and other social problems.
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Colin Farrell reportedly checks himself into rehab
The 'Beguiled' actor is said to have checked in to the luxury Meadows clinic in the Arizona desert.
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World Social Work Day: Public urged to use health services
Despite the pressures of the job, social workers strive to empower and assist family and individuals every day.
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[LISTEN] ‘Raising legal drinking age to 21 is a bad idea’
Raising the age limit on alcohol consumption is one of the measures contained in the Liquor Amendment Bill which is now reportedly with Cabinet.
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Ben Affleck leaves rehab for festive season
The actor checked into an unknown facility at the beginning of the month to seek treatment for his substance abuse.
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Sadag to offer 24-hour support service over festive period
The Sadag says many people often turn to substances to help them cope with various issues, and for enjoyment, especially during the holiday period.
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Mayathula-Khoza: Children as young as 8 using substances
MEC Nandi Mayathula Khoza officially launched the Alra Park Community Clinic on Friday which will offer rehabilitation and integration services to addicts in Nigel on the East Rand.
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Mbombo: We mustn’t assume people drink because they’re poor
The health MEC conducted an unannounced visit to the Heideveld Day Clinic to review the progress of a substance abuse programme.
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FACT CHECK: Are up to a third of us at risk of having an ‘alcohol problem’?
Africa Check takes a closer look at a claim made by the South African presidency.
