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RELAPSE PREVENTION
Feb. 17 | There is a term used in substance abuse treatment called ‘Relapse’. ‘Relapse’ simply defined is: ‘to slip or fall back into a former state’. In the context of substance abuse treatment it means going back to using a substance that...
STICK TO YOUR GOALS
Feb. 10 | February. The month where most of our New Year’s Resolutions have faded into dust and the promises we made to ourselves at the start of 2012 are already starting to look unappealing and unrealistic. But New Year is not the only time you can...
BREAKING THE HABIT
Feb. 3 | “We all make promises to improve ourselves at the beginning of each New Year and when we don’t get to meet our very own expectations we feel a sense of failure and eventually resignation that some things we just can’t change! It has become...
SUPPORT THROUGH ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
Jan. 20 | You may have heard of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) but have a vague idea of what the fellowship actually does. You’ve probably heard that it’s an organization that somehow helps alcoholics to stop drinking. If you seem to be having trouble with...
WHAT IS KUBER?
Dec. 16 | Kuber: Is it just a mouth freshener? It is so easy to send our kids to the neighbourhood tuck-shop to purchase loose cigarettes, more so because most tuck-shop minders do not question who the cigarettes are for or more importantly do not refuse to sell...
LETS TALK ABOUT SEX
Dec. 9 | Sex is regularly associated with alcohol; it’s used to advertise products, it features in the music we listen to and the themes we watch on television and film. But what are the real consequences of mixing sex with alcohol? Talking about the links between...
HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT ALCOHOL
Dec. 2 | Which has more alcohol in it? A) 340ml bottle of beer (5% alcohol) B) 100ml glass of wine (12% alcohol) C) 30 ml shot of hard liquor (40% alcohol) D) They all contain the same amount of alcohol Answer D. D. Each of these is considered a “standard...
SNIFFING GLUE
Nov. 25 | Sniffing glue Cheap and Deadly Often times when we speak of drugs in Botswana our minds drift past the day to day household and office products that sit on our desks, in our cupboards, medicine cabinets and closets. As we have previously written and spoken...
DRINK AND DOMESTIC ABUSE
Nov. 18 | We’ve all witnessed it: a couple arguing after one too many drinks. For some people it’s a common theme in their relationship. You may even be guilty of it, that insignificant niggle, a past argument. Shouting, pushing, maybe even hitting. But when...
STRESSED OUT!
Nov. 11 | We all experience stress in our lives. In fact, most people accept feelings of stress and only pay attention when things get out of control. Stress can cause physical and mental health problems so it’s important to recognise the signs before we get...
RESPONSIBLE DRINKING
Nov. 4 | WHAT IS RESPONSIBLE DRINKING? Responsible drinking can best be defined as consuming less than two drinks in an hour What is a suitable intake for one person may well be inappropriate for another when factors such as individual body size and composition,...
ALCOHOL AND THE BODY
Oct. 28 | We have all heard the health warnings; that excessive alcohol is bad for us, but let’s take a look at what really happens to our body…… The Brain: Alcohol slows your brain functions down, which results in slurred speech, slow reaction times,...
THIS IS MY STORY
Oct. 21 | Try to identify and not compare as I tell you my story. I remember what it used to be like; not fitting in, feeling that I was different, and feeling totally unconfident and useless. I felt I wasn’t good enough for a sports team. I began to resent...
HOW ARE YOU?
Oct. 13 | Ever had one of those days when you just don’t want to get out of bed? Ever felt overwhelmed by your daily tasks and chores? Have you ever lost your temper over something insignificant? We all have times when we feel low, upset or angry and often we...
REAL TALK: YOUTH SPEAK UP
Oct. 7 | Alcohol, marijuana and cigarettes are “easy to get hold of” according to Form 4 student, Onkarabile. BOSASNet interviewed four young people aged between 14 and 19, from Stepping Stones International, Mochudi, to find out what they really...
TOUR YA BOTSWANA
Sep. 30 | This past week, 36 riders took part in the inaugural Tour Ya Botswana Fundraising cycling challenge. Riders from Botswana, U.K, South Africa & the United States cycled over 1000 Km across Botswana to raise funds for two great charities: the Botswana...
GET THE PARTY STARTED
Sep. 23 | Alcohol on table at a party Summer is here, the smell of braai is in the air and students all over the country are settling into a new way of life in University and College. The temptation to enjoy every minute of this new found freedom is strong, and...
SOCIAL DRINKING.
Sep. 19 | This seems to be a misunderstood topic. Let us ask you a question; what does social drinking mean to you? Some people believe that inviting friends over to drink is classified as social drinking. But there is a criterion that classifies a situation...
HEALTH BENEFITS OF REDUCING ALCOHOL AND SMOKING
Sep. 9 | Alcohol and smoking It is spring time and the vibes of getting healthy and fit for the summer holidays are in full sing. The question we can all ask ourselves is, “How can we shape up or even get into a healthier lifestyle?” Well here are some...
