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SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND DEPENDENCY- IT COULD HAPPEN TO YOU OR ME!
May. 3 | “Morally weak.” “A character defi ciency.” “Lacking will power.” “Poverty stricken.” “Uneducated.” “Mentally unbalanced.” or “A product of a dysfunctional family”. These are some of the popular misconceptions and stereotypes...
ALCOHOL AND SAFE SEX
Mar. 29 | As we continue to recognize March as the “Month of Youth Against AIDS”, this week BOSASNet shares a few facts and tips about Alcohol and Safe Sex. How and why alcohol affects sexual behavior? • Excessive use of Alcohol interferes with...
INJECTING DRUGS AND HIV TRANSMISSION
Mar. 15 | Alcohol and other drug abuse have been strongly linked with HIV and AIDS in Botswana. Modes of ingesting drugs, particularly injecting drug use, have been identified as a strong behavioural risk factor for HIV transmission. With recent cases...
BOSA’S NET 08.03.13
Mar. 8 | Month of Youth Against AIDS March is the ‘Month of Youth Against AIDS and throughout the month, BOSASNet will be exploring the links between substance abuse and the risk of contracting HIV and other infections. What does substance abuse have to do with...
BOSA’S NET 01.03.13
Mar. 1 | WARNING SIGNS Substance use amongst the youth is a growing concern in Botswana. Substances such as nicotine, alcohol, inhalants, and marijuana are amongst a few that youth experiment on or use. For some youth this becomes a habit they can break, while...
BOSA’S NET 22.02.13
Feb. 22 | JUMP FOR BASA’S NET Felicity Hunter (BOSASNet Board Member) and Cathy Malejane (Host of Duma FM’s ‘The Cookie Jar’) are tandem skydiving to raise money for Botswana Substance Abuse Support Network (BOSASNet). BOSASNet is a non-governmental...
BOSASNET 08.02.13
Feb. 8 | WHY ‘YOUTH’? THIS year, BOSASNet will launch its Youth Programme, which will include substance abuse and dependency education, awareness activities, and outpatient counselling specially targeted at youth aged 13 to 20. To introduce this, BOSASNet...
WHY DO PEOPLE NEED TREATMENT?
Feb. 1 | Last year we reported that BOSASNet was threatened with closure because of lack of funding. Although we are now back open for business, we are still not out of the woods and need the support of the community this year to help us provide essential services...
DOPING IN SPORT
Jan. 25 | DOPING in sport has become a global topic of conversation since the cyclist Lance Armstrong admitted to using prohibited substances in an effort to increase his sporting performance. So why the fuss? Why is everyone so upset? The use of drugs or blood...
NEW YEAR, NEW YOU?
Jan. 18 | BOSASNet would like to wish our readers a very happy and prosperous New Year! The start of the year is a great time to reflect on your lifestyle and consider the changes you might want to make for the future. Lots of people make resolutions to improve...
KEEP SAVE THIS FESTIVE SEASON BOSASNet
Dec. 28 | Many of us tend to associate social occasions with alcohol and the Christmas holidays are just about the biggest excuse for socialising each year. This means people who wouldn’t normally drink are tempted to indulge, and others who do drink may take...
PREVENTING RELAPSE BOSA Net
Dec. 14 | If you are one of the many people who have managed to make significant changes to your lifestyle this year, you will understand how hard it is to stick to your goal. Whether we are talking about going on a diet, quitting smoking, or giving up alcohol,...
Dec. 7 | DON’T BE A VICTIM! The festive season is upon us and parties, gatherings, functions and celebrations will be in full swing. Whilst this is a time to let your hair down and have fun, it is also an important time to be aware of the dangers posed by ‘drink...
THANK YOU! BOSASNet
Nov. 30 | BOSASNet would like to thank the community for their ongoing support during their financialcrisis but continue to appeal to the public for support and donations that may help re-establish much needed substance abuse rehabilitation services in Botswana. We...
WHY WE NEED BOSANet
Nov. 22 | BOSASNet has announced that it is no longer able to provide clinical services past 30th November 2012 because of lack of funding. Here is one of the responses received from an ex-client: “One day I was sitting minding my own business and listening to...
SAVE BOSASNet!
Nov. 1 | BOSASNet depends on donor funding and donations from individuals and organizations in our community in order to be able to provide our services. The core of our operations is our Counsellors, as these dedicated men and women are the ones who provide direct...
PREGNANCY AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Oct. 19 | When a woman is pregnant or trying to become pregnant, it is very important for her to lead a healthy life. Eating nourishing food and getting plenty of rest and exercising regularly is advised. It is also vital that she avoid anything that might harm...
QUIT SMOKING TODAY!
Oct. 6 | Cutting down or quitting smoking can be very hard. Here are some tips to get you started: Get your smoking cessation plan off to a ‘START’: S = Set a quit date. T = Tell family, friends, and co-workers that you plan to quit. A = Anticipate and plan...
FACTSHEET: INHALANTS, SOLVENTS
Sep. 7 | Name: Inhalants, Solvents Street Names: Huffing, Sniffing Appearance: Inhalants are commonly found household substances such as glue, paint thinner, aerosol spray cans, gas, cleaning fluids and petrol Taken: Breathed in or sniffed by the user Addictive: Physical...
