Kindly tune in to KBC Radio English Service and Radio Idhaa between 6.30 p.m. and 7.00 p.m. today (Wednesday 3/8/2011), tomorrow and Friday 5/8/2011 to listen to the schools radio program. This production brings out some highlights from ADA forums organized by NACADA in three primary schools in Nairobi (Westlands Primary, [...]

The Drugs and Substance Abuse Workshop provided the participants an opportunity to review, comment and identify research gaps in drugs and substance abuse issues. Participants proposed ways of enhancing drugs and substance abuse research in the country to promote a campaign that is evidence-based.
The research content of the workshop was built [...]

In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 68 of the Alcoholic Drinks Control Act, 2010, the Minister of State for Provincial Administration and Internal Security gazetted the Alcoholic Drinks Control (Licensing) Regulations 2010 vide Legal Notice No. 206 of 17th December 2010.
Further, in exercise of powers conferred by Section 8 of the said Act, [...]

Did you know that persons seeking to manufacture or sell alcohol in a given locality must apply for licence to do so from the new District Alcoholic Drinks Regulation Committee?
Did you know that all alcoholic drinks will have a visible WARNING message of potential health hazards associated with alcohol consumption?
Did you know that [...]

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 [...]