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...

The holiday season can be an intense and overwhelming experience filled with emotional highs and lows. It becomes a frenzy of shopping,...

The holidays are a time to reflect on the past year, to hope for a better future, and to pray for the safety of your loved ones as we...

The term “Silly Season” is on all our lips. We don’t call it the ‘silly season’ for nothing. Everyone is that little bit more frazzled or...

The election that is still fresh in my mind made me think. Why did so many people get up, got dressed, braced the queues, and went to...

A few weeks without alcohol would have helped you become more conscious of any patterns in your drinking as you began to make positive...

Answer: Yes. According to research, the non-medical use of prescription drugs among women, as well as overall alcohol abuse, is on the...

Ageism is stereotyping and/or discrimination against individuals or groups based on their age. This may be casual or systemic. The term...

International Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Awareness Day is commemorated annually on September 9th in nations across the globe...

International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event held on 31 August each year, which aims towards raising awareness of overdose and...

Every August, South Africa commemorates Women's Month. We, by the same token, pay tribute to the over 20,000 women who marched to the...