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

“It elevates dopamine receptors, and you continue to use it over & over again because it offers unpredictable awards” - Dr Kimberly Young...

Flooded by a tsunami of screens, devices, games, digital platforms? A quiz to assess your online/gaming activities. Are you...

WHAT IS THERE TO GAIN? Freedom of choice, not chained to a screen! Quality intimate, deep relationships feeling the empathy/love/care of...

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...

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...

Due to common misconceptions, many individuals have reservations about the effectiveness of the treatment provided in rehabilitation...

The month of March has been designated as Human Rights Month! We understand that people's fundamental rights to identity,...

Alcohol abuse is estimated to cost South Africa in excess of R9 billion per year. 68% of people with a drinking problem are employed,...

If you or someone you know is dealing with alcohol dependence or substance abuse disorders, please know that you are not alone. Numerous...

Every year almost 80% of people give up on their New Year's resolutions by 1 February. Why do New Year's resolutions fall flat? One of...

So, you want to attempt going 7 days without alcohol this month, but not sure what is in it for you? Well, as it turns out, quite a lot!...

It is 4:00 in the morning. The alarm goes off and often I think to myself: Why do I do this? Some days at Elim Clinic are filled with...

I ask myself yet again, what is the definition of a new year’s resolution? "A New Year's resolution is a tradition in which a person...