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.
My father and mother both had severe alcohol problems. They were probably both alcoholics, but I cannot say for certain, the reason being that when I was four months old my father left my mother and us two children. When I was seven years old, my mother committed suicide. Her pa...
I grew up in rural Africa. I was born and bred there. And we also have the problem of substance abuse and addiction. It might be different to the cities, but drugs and alcohol never looks at colour, background or area.
In my traditional custom, it is the done thing to dr...
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 tank and mask next to his bed and often he couldn’t breathe. After his death, people said that we children will never smoke, and I ...