Alcoholism
latest news & developmentsAlcohol 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
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.
Drunks make themselves at home
Are parents are setting a bad example by letting their children see them in a drunken state?
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.
Farmworkers reap a grim harvest
Farm communities suffer from poor health, alcohol abuse, shoddy service delivery and harsh living conditions.
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.
Famous females, fatal flaws
Whitney Houston joins a long list of women whose fame and success have been overshadowed by personal tragedy and addictions.
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.
Legal drug wreaking havoc
Alcohol has formed an integral part of human life for many thousands of years.
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.
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.