Welcome to The Addiction Action Campaign

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Welcome to The Addiction Action Campaign

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The Addiction Action Campaign is a registered non-profit organization that exists for the benefit of all South Africans regardless of race, religion, culture or creed. The epidemic of addiction in our country is massive. Far greater than most people are aware of. One normally thinks of addiction in terms of illegal drugs and alcohol, but millions of South Africans are addicted to a vast range of addictions such as illegal substances, legal substances as well as behaviours.

The A.A.C. exists to establish Sobriety as a normal standard and moral value within South African culture. To end substance abuse in South Africa, it would be futile to try and stop the supply. One must therefore focus on the demand and on Harm Reduction. If there is no demand, the supply automatically dries up.

The demand for addictive substances etc. will never end unless citizens are properly educated from at least the age of 7 years old. However suppliers must be held financially accountable for the rehabilitation costs of people wishing to receive treatment.

We have a clear vision and mission for South Africa and we believe that it is possible to reverse the effects of substance abuse on society.

Our points of view:

(see also The Prevention of and Treatment for Substance Abuse Bill)

1. The S.A. government is addicted to tax from corporates who sell addictive products or services. Government must become independent of its dependency to sin tax and use sin taxes exclusively for purposes of substance abuse prevention and treatment.

2. Industries & companies which sell addictive products should be financially accountable for the treatment costs of people who are addicted to their products.

3. The country's consciousness about the severity of addiction in S.A. needs to change. Government must become actively involved in educating South Africans about the dangers of using any substance which is addictive, whether or not they are legal or illegal substances.

4. More people in S.A. misuse substances than there are people living with HIV/AIDS. Government must publicly admit this fact and present a plan of action to the South African people on how they will strive towards a substance free society.

5. The most dangerous addictive services and products are all legal. If alcohol or cigarettes were invented today, they would be illegal because they are so dangerous. Government must do everything in its power to remove these products from the South African market place.

South Africa’s law makers and industry professionals must accept the principles and strategies of Harm Reduction philosophies.

What is Addiction

Are there really so many addictions? It seems addiction is a massive problem in South Africa. But are these actually addictions, or are they behavioural disorders? See What is Addiction for more insight on this issue or contact us with your questions.

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