A reminder of overdose victims On International Overdose Awareness Day, all overdose victims are commemorated. These are individuals from...

The 2023 SANCA ‘Kick your Habit’ campaign runs from June 26 to June 30. The campaign seeks to raise awareness about the complexities of...

Understanding how women's mental health concerns vary from men's is crucial when discussing the significance of providing such treatment...

People around the world commemorate their cultural heritage on a daily basis by living lives that reflect who they are and where they...

With March being recognised as Women's History Month worldwide, this is a great opportunity to think about the lengthy and winding path...

Being healthy requires more than an occasional nutritious meal and a monthly visit to the gym. Being healthy requires adopting a healthy...

Millions of individuals, every year, make it a goal to improve their health as part of their New Year's resolution. In what has become...

Learning to keep your alcohol intake in check is the first step in drinking responsibly. It’s also important to be responsible for your...

While Men's Health Month raises awareness of men's physical health, it also highlights the significance of mental health care for men....

When you decide to give up alcohol for a month or longer, you will move through various stages. It is crucial to note that everyone's...

What is FASD? Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder is the umbrella term used to describe the range of effects on the foetus due to the mother...

On August 9 2022, we celebrate Women’s Day and recognise that although women have endured a long history of oppression, each fight brings...

The Kick Your HABIT challenge is part of the awareness that SANCA wants to rise about how difficult it is for people to let go of drugs...

Introduction The South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (SANCA) is a non-profit organisation that is committed...

Binge drinking may be fatal in itself and may result in the development of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). It is important to take efforts to...

What are the effects of binge drinking? Accidents and falls are prevalent while intoxicated, since intoxication impairs coordination and...

What is binge drinking? Binge drinking is the term used to describe the consumption of several alcoholic beverages in a short period of...

Learning to keep your alcohol intake in check is the first step in drinking responsibly. It’s also important to be responsible for your...

The month of March has been designated as Human Rights Month! We will focus on patients' rights and responsibilities throughout the month...

The month of March has been designated as Human Rights Month! We will focus on patients' rights and responsibilities throughout the month...