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June is Kick Your Habit Month, and SANCA is inviting South Africans to take part in the #70Challenge from 22–28 June 2026. The challenge is simple: ⏸️ Pause It.🔄 Swap It.🥋 Kick It. Whether you're trying to cut back on sugar, reduce screen time, stop vaping, avoid junk food, or overcome procrastination, lasting change starts with small daily actions. 5 Tips to Help You Succeed 1. Start with One Habit Don't try to change everything at once. Choose one habit that is holding yo

March marks Human Rights Month in South Africa — a time to reflect on dignity, equality, and the rights that belong to every person. But for many individuals struggling with substance use, these rights are often overlooked. At South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, we believe one thing is clear: Recovery is not a luxury. It is a human right. The Right to Dignity in Recovery Addiction does not erase a person’s rights. Every individual deserves: Acce

Healthy Lifestyle Awareness Month reminds us of a powerful truth: prevention is easier than recovery. Addiction does not begin overnight. It often starts with small choices, influenced by stress, peer pressure, trauma, or emotional pain. But in the same way addiction develops gradually, healthy lifestyles can also be built step by step — and these steps can protect individuals, families, and entire communities. At SANCA, prevention is one of our strongest tools in the fight a

Millions of individuals, every year, make it a goal to improve their health as part of their New Year's resolution. In what has become known as Dry January or Sober January, one of the most popular New Year's resolutions is minimising alcohol intake. It is usually advisable to approach a challenge with a strategy for success. Dry January is not an exception, and there are easy actions that everyone can do to make the month as successful as possible. EXPECT TRIGGERS AND CRAVIN

Taking a month-long break from alcohol during October will benefit you - and charity. Next month is OcSober, a month in which South Africans are encouraged to refrain from alcohol use as part of a campaign to raise awareness about alcohol misuse. The concept is simple: stay sober in October and donate the money you would have spent on alcohol to charity. Consider the following benefits of joining the bandwagon as you prepare for next month: BETTER SLEEP When you drink too muc

International Overdose Awareness Day: Remembering, Reducing Harm, and Saving Lives Every year on 31 August, the world comes together for...