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Managing alcohol abuse during festive family gatherings

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As we enter the festive season, there’s excitement around reconnecting with family, catching up into the early hours and indulging in family traditions. However, alcohol abuse can quickly disrupt even the most carefully planned gatherings, leading to impaired judgment, emotional instability, increased conflict and risky behaviours such as driving under the influence. If not managed […]

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Virtual play, real lessons

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In a groundbreaking move to combat underage drinking, AWARE.org is bringing the fight to the digital playground with the launch of Roblox: Party in Your Pocket. With nearly half (49.2%) of South African high school students having consumed alcohol, this innovative, proudly South African game is reshaping how families and teens engage with this critical

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The impact of smoking and alcohol on stroke risk

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Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health coverage, explores the impacts of smoking and alcohol on stroke risk. “We know smoking and drinking aren’t healthy habits, but we sometimes overlook how they can affect different parts of our body,” says Murray Hewlett, CEO of Affinity Health. “One particularly alarming area is the strong link

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Alcohol and mental health: Why one can’t replace the other

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As South Africans face increasing mental health challenges, many turn to alcohol as a coping mechanism. The sight of long queues at bottle stores following the lifting of the COVID-19 alcohol ban underscored the deep connection between stress and alcohol use in our society. However, AWARE.org, a harm reduction specialist, emphasises that alcohol is not

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A call for ubuntu honouring heritage, through responsible alcohol behaviour

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This September Heritage Month offers an important moment to reflect on our shared history and the values that have brought South Africa to today. This year’s theme, “Celebrating the lives of our heroes and heroines who laid down their lives for our freedom”, inspires AWARE.org to call on the nation to honour and recommit to

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A game that’s standing up to underage drinking

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A purpose-built and research-based gamified experience is using the metasphere and its captive younger audiences to enable under 18s to be alcohol-free and to help their peers avoid the threat presented by underage consumption of alcoholic beverages. Statistics suggest that nearly half (49.2%) of South African high school students have consumed alcohol. Aware.org is now stepping up

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Spotlight on sober pregnancies

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Aware.org stands at the forefront of a critical mission: to promote healthier pregnancies and babies by raising awareness about the risks of alcohol consumption during pregnancy and the harmful effects of foetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). This year, Aware.org is amplifying its efforts to spotlight the importance of preventing FASD and reducing the stigma surrounding this preventable condition.

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