Say It Anyway - The NACOSA Podcast
The real. The raw. The untold stories from South African communities.
No jargon, no judgement – just honest conversations that bring hidden perspectives into the light. From untold stories to everyday experiences, Say It Anyway is like a ‘kuier’ (visit) with an old friend who isn’t afraid to ask the tough questions.
This is a podcast about people, their lives and the stories that shape our communities.
Say It Anyway - The NACOSA Podcast
Parenting young people who use drugs
Youth is a time of transition and there are lots of reasons why young people use drugs: to fit in, to see what it feels like, for confidence or to distract from difficult thoughts or feelings. But when experimentation becomes problematic use, it can have ripple effects on the fabric of families. In the first episode of our four-part series on Parenting and Drug Use, we take a real, raw look at parenting young people who use drugs. What it’s like to be young and into drugs, what to look out for and the hard-earned lessons in being a parent to someone in the grip of drug use.
You will hear deeply personal experiences from Junaid and Ayesha, two young people who have used drugs; Sybil, a parent and grandparent whose children used drugs; and Nombasa, a community worker who supports families affected by drug use.
NACOSA's People Who Use Drugs programme focuses on harm reduction for health and does not provide drug rehabilitation or other substance use support services. If you or someone you know needs help with any of the issues discussed in this episode, please contact:
South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (SANCA) 086 147 2622 | www.sancanational.org.za
Al-Anon 0861 252 666 | www.alanon.org.za
Nar-Anon 088 129 6791 | https://nar-anon.org.za
Alcohol & Drug Abuse Helpline 0800 12 13 14 (toll-free)
Childline 116
Lifeline 0800 012 322
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