What is Miraa?
· Miraa is a plant whose fresh leaves and soft twigs are chewed to release a juice containing cathinone and cathine, the active chemicals that alter the mood of the abuser.
· Consumers also refer to miraa using less familiar names such as Khat, Veve, Muguka, Goks, Gomba, Mbachu, Mairungi, Alele, Giza or [...]

• Drug and alcohol abuse makes you lose your self-control or inhibition and the ability to make sound decisions, such that you do not feel shy to engage in embarrassing behavior.
• Intoxication diminishes your perception of risk. In this carefree state of mind, you can engage in reckless sexual activity with a high risk of [...]

The pregnant mother who drinks is directly feeding her unborn baby on alcohol. Every time you drink alcohol, your baby drinks too!
The unborn baby
Alcohol interferes with the supply of oxygen and other nutrients from the mother to the unborn baby. This disrupts the normal development of brain cells as well as that of other body [...]

Small changes can make a big difference in reducing your chances of having alcohol-related problems. Here are some strategies to try:
 Set goals: Decide how many days a month you wish to drink and how many drinks you can have on those days. You can reduce your risk of alcohol dependence and related problems [...]

Introduction
Recent scientific evidence has singled out alcohol and drug abuse as one of the major drivers of the HIV/AIDS epidemic in Kenya and the world over. This is due to the fact that alcohol and drug abuse makes the individual lose self-control and the ability to make sound life decisions, which may drive him/her into [...]

Did you know that Ngale is one of the street names that is currently being used by students for escaping notice? What other names or phrases have you heard out there? Here are some you may or may not have heard of before
Alcohol
Keroroo, maji, tot, juwo, cham, slosh, pint, kong’oh, olure, sichuma, juice, chwara, CX3, kuona [...]

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