Tag: addiction

How to overcome alcohol and drug addiction after a tempting festive season

Recoverees advise on the reasons and hidden triggers related to December indulgence…

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Addiction and the festive season is a dangerous combination

The holidays are not a happy time for everyone, with a risk…

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SA’s coal reliance branded an addiction

A UCT law professor criticised what she called 'policy incoherence' in Parliament…

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Gambling addiction referrals rise 40% as billions spent on betting advertising

Advertisers spent R2.6 billion on promoting gambling in South Africa, with one…

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Smartphone addiction is real and it’s impacting young people

As of 2024, there are more than 6.8 billion smartphone users in…

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Gambling addiction and the issue of accountability

After winning a lawsuit over his gambling losses, a man has sparked…

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Study links reel addiction with high BP in young, middle-aged people

Even as watching short videos or reels on social media platforms has…

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Filter Addiction: How the pursuit of perfection leads to risky plastic surgery

The dangers of chasing influencers’ urealistic vision of beauty perfection. In an…

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Small book with big message challenges game addiction

A personal tale of breaking free from hours of online games to…

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Will SA ever kick its coal addiction?

The total picture needs to be considered in future decommissioning of coal…

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