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Navigating the Complex Terrain of Substance Control: A Comprehensive Outlook on Supply Reduction
Explore international efforts, law enforcement roles, and comprehensive strategies for substance supply reduction.
Mart Meyer
Jan 27, 20248 min read


Crafting Solutions: Targeted Interventions for Alcohol Control
Explore interventions for responsible alcohol control, from limiting availability to enforcing drink-driving reduction.
Mart Meyer
Jan 27, 20248 min read


Clearing the Air: Targeted Strategies for Tobacco Control
Explore interventions to combat tobacco use: smoking bans, advertising restrictions, enhanced health warnings, and higher tobacco taxes.
Mart Meyer
Jan 27, 20247 min read


Elevating Substance Use Treatment Quality: A Closer Look at South Africa's SQM Initiative
Explore South Africa's Service Quality Measures (SQM) initiative, inspired to monitor and enhance substance use treatment quality.
Mart Meyer
Jan 26, 20248 min read


Navigating the Path to Recovery: South Africa's Holistic Approach to Substance Use Disorders
Explore the transformative journey of recovery in South Africa's substance use disorder policy. Learn about holistic recovery management.
Mart Meyer
Jan 26, 20243 min read


Breaking Barriers: Addressing Substance Use Disorder in Vulnerable Populations
Explore policies addressing Substance Use Disorder in children and women. Learn more about fostering a holistic recovery.
Mart Meyer
Jan 26, 20243 min read


Healing Journeys: Comprehensive Treatment and Reintegration for Substance Use Disorder
Explore South Africa's holistic Substance Use Disorder Policy, emphasizing evidence-based treatment, family, and co-occurring disorders.
Mart Meyer
Jan 26, 20249 min read


Nurturing Change: The Crucial Role of Early Intervention in Substance Use Disorder Services
Explore the pivotal role of early intervention in South Africa's Substance Use Disorder Policy. Principles to guide positive change.
Mart Meyer
Jan 26, 20244 min read


Building a Resilient Future: Unveiling the Pillar of Prevention in Substance Use Disorder Policy
Explore South Africa's Substance Use Disorder Prevention pillar - evidence-based strategies and integration for a resilient future.
Mart Meyer
Jan 26, 202410 min read


Unveiling a Comprehensive Framework: Preventing Substance Abuse Through Demand Reduction
Explore South Africa's robust policy on demand reduction - psychoeducation, awareness campaigns, skills development & targeted intervention.
Mart Meyer
Jan 26, 20249 min read


Navigating Substance Use Disorders: A Comprehensive Policy Framework for Transformation
Explore South Africa's transformative policy on Substance Use Disorders—pillars, DSD mandate, and services. Prevention and treatment.

Janine Meyer
Jan 26, 20249 min read


Navigating the Labyrinth: Challenges in South Africa's Substance Use Disorder Sector
Explore multifaceted challenges in South Africa's Substance Use Disorder sector—link with social issues, accessibility and new substances.
Mart Meyer
Jan 26, 202410 min read


Building a Foundation for Hope: Policy Principles in South Africa's Substance Abuse Landscape
Explore the foundational principles shaping South Africa's approach to substance abuse - human rights, accessibility, and accountability.

Janine Meyer
Jan 26, 20248 min read


Forging Paths to Recovery: Unveiling the Objectives of South Africa's Substance Use Disorder Policy
Explore the objectives of South Africa's Substance Use Disorder Policy - addressing challenges, balanced approaches and safe communities.
Mart Meyer
Jan 26, 20248 min read


Nurturing Change: Unveiling the Purpose of South Africa's Substance Use Disorder Policy
Explore the core purpose of South Africa's Substance Use Disorder Policy - legislation amendment, balanced approach and community building.
Mart Meyer
Jan 26, 20248 min read


Navigating the Shadows: Understanding Methamphetamine Use in South Africa
Explore Methamphetamine use in South Africa—treatment trends, risks, harm reduction, gender-sensitive interventions, and the impact of COVID
Mart Meyer
Jan 24, 20248 min read


Unravelling the White Powder Trail: Cocaine Use in South Africa
Explore the landscape of cocaine use in South Africa, from treatment trends to health consequences. Addressing challenges and youth risks.
Mart Meyer
Jan 24, 20248 min read


Navigating the Opioid Landscape: An In-Depth Exploration of Heroin Use in South Africa
Dive into South Africa's opioid crisis. Explore heroin variants and treatment trends to navigate the complex opioid landscape.
Mart Meyer
Jan 24, 20248 min read


The Methaqualone Menace: A Deep Dive into Mandrax Use in South Africa
Dive into the Methaqualone Menace: Explore Mandrax prevalence, harms, and region-specific treatment trends in South Africa.
Mart Meyer
Jan 24, 20248 min read


Navigating the Green Wave: Cannabis Use in South Africa
Explore the landscape of cannabis use in South Africa. Uncover prevalence rates, treatment impacts, legalization challenges and more.
Mart Meyer
Jan 24, 20248 min read
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