A voluntary, non-profit organization motivated to address chemical dependence and other addictions in South Africa - through offering a prevention program, free of charge, and therefore making an impact in our country's future. Established over a decade ago, our members are from all walks of life. They have gone through the horror of drug or alcohol abuse and other addictions, have come free and now live fulfilled lives.

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Home Drug facts Definition of a drug Definition of a drug General: A drug is any substance, synthetic or natural, legal or illegal, that is taken* with the intention of bringing about change in a person's behaviour, emotions and thoughts. Substances not usually considered as drugs may function as drugs under certain circumstances, for example foods, beverages, solvents and aerosols. * Drugs, both medicinal and recreational, can be administered in a number of ways: Orally, as a liquid or solid, that is absorbed through the stomach. Sublingually, diffusing into the blood through tissues under the tongue. Inhaled, (breathed into the lungs), as a vapor. Injected as a liquid either: intramuscular, intravenous, intraperitoneal, intraosseous. Rectally as a suppository, that is absorbed by the colon. Vaginally as a suppository, primarily to treat vaginal infections. Bolus, a substance into the stomach to dissolve slowly. Insufflation, or snorted into the nose. Many drugs can be administered in a variety of ways.  (Wikipedia) Illicit drugs: Is a psychoactive substance, the production, sale or use of which is prohibited. Illegal drugs like Tik, LSD, Heroin, Ecstasy, Dagga, etc. Scheduled drugs are also illegal if someone is in possession thereof without a legal prescription.   Sources: Doctors for Life, National Drug Master Plan, SANCA < Prev   0 1 2 prev next Archie van der Walt   My parents separated when I was about 7 or 8 years of age. Alcohol and Cigarettes were commonly used in our family and sometimes even dagga. We moved a lot and as a result I attended about 10 different schools, but let me start at the beginning.... My sister and I li... Read more Joseph Greyling The question arises, why did I start? One reason is a deep longing for acceptance and fulfilment. No one gets out of bed one day and says “Today I’m gonna try drugs and become an addict”. We are all influenced in some way. Peer pressure is a daunting reality. It all ... Read more David Green As a young grade eight pupil, I had a vision and desire for my life. That desire was to study hard so that I could go to university one day. But I had a big problem. I was very shy and reserved and therefore I was never popular nor did ... Read more Roxane Greyling She grew up in a good English speaking home with great parents who gave her all the opportunities any young person would wa Mbuso Mbanjwa I grew up in rural Africa. I was born and bred there. And we also have the problem of substance abuse and addiction. It mig Martin van der Merwe I can remember that from an early age I spent many hours in front of the television, I virtually grew up in front of the TV. Michael Alain I grew up in a Christian family. My mother was a single parent of six children. She taught us to fear God. Until the age of 1 Ian van Zyl My father died of lung cancer, as a direct result of Tobacco. We saw him suffer and die in our own home. He had an Oxygen t Berndt Schmid The Story of my Heroin addiction:  I was born in Zurich, Switzerland where I lived with my parents and a sister. By the time Albertus Bodenstein After 15 minutes sweat drops ran down my face and my heart was beating very fast. For the first time I felt completely out of TNT member's story in Sunday Times 'Hopeless' pupil stuns everyone. Former drug addict earns five distinctions in matric exams. By PREGA GOVENDER (SUNDAY TIME Claude Peters As a young child I was exposed to much evil and before the age of 10, I was already trying out alcohol and cigarettes. At the More in: They kicked the habit! next prev