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
The public as parent
Communities get angry when they see drug use out in the open. If we don’t see it, if we turn our backs, it’s doesn’t exist. Right? But what if we flip the script and ask – what is the role of the public in education, awareness and support for people who use drugs?
In this final episode of our Parenting and Drug Use series, we ask the difficult questions about the Public as Parent. What has happened to neighbours looking out for each other? You will hear the unusual perspectives of ward councillor, Ashley Potts, Lukholo Mrwetyana, a traditional leader and healer, Herbert November from the Central City Improvement District and Khulula Gontsana from TBHIV Care, who works daily with people who use drugs. If the public takes on the role of ‘parent’, can we reduce harm for people who use drugs and protect the public?
This podcast deals with some difficult issues and may not be suitable for sensitive listeners or young children.
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.
South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence SANCA 086 147 2622 www.sancanational.org.za
Al-Anon 0861 252 666 | Nar-Anon 088 129 6791 www.alanon.org.za | https://nar-anon.org.za
Alcohol & Drug Abuse Helpline 0800 12 13 14 (toll-free)
Childline 116
Lifeline 0800 012 322
Department of Social Development Substance Abuse Helpline (24 hrs)0800 12 13 14 or SMS 32312
Say it Anyway is a NACOSA podcast where real voices take the mic. No jargon, no judgement – just raw, honest conversations that bring hidden perspectives into the light. From untold stories to everyday experiences, it’s like a ‘kuier’ (visit) with an old friend who isn’t afraid to ask the tough questions.
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