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Alcoholism

Alcohol abuse a threat in the South African workplace
Opinion
/ 2 May 2023

Alcohol abuse a threat in the South African workplace

Employers have a role to play in reducing the harm caused by alcohol abuse and helping employees get the help they need

By Nickolaus Bauer
Q&A Sessions: Lebo M — a lifetime of roaring
Friday
/ 22 September 2021

Q&A Sessions: Lebo M — a lifetime of roaring

Lebo M tells us about his journey from South Africa to Hollywood, his days as a ballroom dancer and his successful battle against alcohol abuse.

By Mia Williams
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Article
/ 1 November 2013

Drunks make themselves at home

Are parents are setting a bad example by letting their children see them in a drunken state?

By Staff Reporter
Ending violence with booze curfews
Podcasts
/ 5 June 2013

Ending violence with booze curfews

Bhekisisa reporter Mia Malan explains how a small village saw violent crimes wiped out since shebeens in the area were ordered to close by 7pm.

By Staff Reporter
Farmworkers reap a grim harvest
Article
/ 1 February 2013

Farmworkers reap a grim harvest

Farm communities suffer from poor health, alcohol abuse, shoddy service delivery and harsh living conditions.

By Mara Kardas-Nelson
Ravages of alcohol can be countered
Article
/ 7 December 2012

Ravages of alcohol can be countered

De Aar, which has the world’s highest rate of foetal alcohol disorders, has shown that something can be done to fight alcoholism.

By Staff Reporter
Famous females, fatal flaws
Article
/ 13 February 2012

Famous females, fatal flaws

Whitney Houston joins a long list of women whose fame and success have been overshadowed by personal tragedy and addictions.

By Lisa Van Wyk
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Article
/ 13 October 2010

The insidious nature of alcohol

To outsiders she is a successful career woman, but inside she carries physical and mental scars from years of alcohol and prescription drug abuse.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 13 October 2010

Legal drug wreaking havoc

Alcohol has formed an integral part of human life for many thousands of years.

By Staff Reporter
AA makes way for new ABC
Article
/ 12 March 2010

AA makes way for new ABC

Joe Gerstein tells <b>Denis Campbel</b>l why he rejects the myth that alcoholism is a ‘disease’ to be endured rather than cured.

By Denis Campbell
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Article
/ 25 February 2010

A bottle of pills to kick the bottle

Does this sound like anyone you know? Darryl is 35, has a job, a stable home and good marriage, and enjoys a few beers in front of the TV most nights.

By Kate Kelland

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