The purpose of this article is to outline an intervention strategy for substance use disorders using Harm Reduction as a framework. This paper provides guidelines for the reader on Harm Reduction, Principles of Harm Reduction, and how to...
Screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment (SBIRT) programmes have resulted in generally positive outcomes in healthcare settings, particularly for problem alcohol use, yet implementation is hampered by...
Screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT) for risky substance use is infrequently included in routine healthcare in low-resourced settings. A SBIRT programme, adopted by the Western Cape...
Objective Tobacco use, particularly the initiation of smoking during adolescence and young adulthood, represents a significant public health concern in South Africa. This study aims to conduct a comprehensive review of published...
This live training on Motivational Interviewing takes place weekly on Thursdays from 10am till 11am SAST on the following dates: 9, 16, 23 & 30 March 2023.
Motivational Interviewing is a best-evidence approach for tackling harmful...
Abstract: Background: The need for workplace substance use prevention programmes globally and in South Africa is driven by the growing problem of substance use and the associated burden on the health and welfare of employees, their families...
Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, online, on 17th May, 2022
National Chapter South Africa
National Chapters
Each National Chapter showcases its work, highlights...
Представлено в рамках заходу «Об'єднання світової спільноти для протистояння викликанню залежності», онлайн, 17 травня 2022 року
Звіт по країні: Південна Африка
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Звіти по країнах з детальним описом...
Twin Rivers Rehab
Mental Health Made Simple
What is Mental Health?
Mental health is a blanket term that refers to our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. Mental health also helps...
"Unnatural deaths, alcohol bans and curfews in South Africa: Evidence from a quasi-natural experiment during COVID-19” by Professor Charles Parry, Medical Research Council of South Africa.
Part of the ICARA-led webinar held on 17 August...
