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Topic : Addiction

The ugly side of Zimbabwe’s drug abuse menace

According to the Anti-drug Addiction Association of Zimbabwe, drug users typically share syringes, greatly increasing the risk of infecting each other with various ailments like HIV.

By Rejoice Phiri and Kennedy Nyavaya Dec. 3, 2023

The ugly side of Zimbabwe’s drug abuse menace

Unpacking the effects of drug and substance abuse

Most youths have become addicts, hopeless and uninterested in getting committed.

By Lloyd Sandi Nov. 26, 2023

Unpacking the effects of drug and substance abuse

Seven benefits of BetStop Australia to gamblers

It can give you peace of mind. Knowing that you are excluded from online gambling sites can give you peace of mind and help you to relax.

By Newsday Oct. 24, 2023

Seven benefits of BetStop Australia to gamblers

Conceptualisation of drug and alcohol addiction as a disease

Alcoholism is a primary, chronic disease with genetic, psychosocial, and environmental factors influencing its development and manifestations.

By Lloyd Sandi Oct. 1, 2023

Conceptualisation of drug and alcohol addiction as a disease

Mental Health: The impact of smartphone overuse on our mental wellbeing

Smartphones are a very useful technology that allows us to communicate with ease, work from anywhere and have access to unprecedented amounts of information.

By Dr Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse Jul. 30, 2023

Mental Health: The impact of smartphone overuse on our mental wellbeing

158 complete nurse aide training course

The students did a two-month nurse aide, dementia care, geriatric aide as well as child healthcare and safety training programme.

By Sharon Sibindi Jul. 26, 2023

Editorial Comment: Tough action against drug lords needed

The researchers identified glue, broncleer, magemba, cane spirit, marijuana, cocaine and crystal meth as some of the commonly abused substances in Zimbabwe.

By The Standard Jan. 29, 2023