It has many names: GHB: G, Liquid E and Fantasy.  GBL is closely related to GHB and it too has a string of catchy names: Midnight blue, Blue Nitro and Fire Water. Whatever you choose to call these drugs, taking too large a dose can be deadly. Continue reading Party drug could be your swan song →

On May 5, social workers Karen Griessel (left), Lizette Treurnich (middle) and Rhulani Khosa (right) from Rand Aid’s Wedge Gardens treatment centre attended the opening of the new counselling and migrant support centre at the Hillbrow Theatre. Upon arrival, the counsellors were treated to a performance called Isaro directed by Gcebile Dlamini, under the far-reaching Hillbrow Theatre Project that offers after-school performance arts programmes to children and youth who live or attend school in Hillbrow. Continue reading Outreach Foundation Hillbrow →

Easter provided for some sweet experiences at Rand Aid’s Wedge Gardens treatment centre. Continue reading EASTER MEMORIES AT WEDGE GARDENS →

Fun, sun and braaivleis were the order of the day on March 30 when Rand Aid’s Wedge Gardens treatment centre held its annual aftercare function. Therapist Rhulani Khosa (pictured), who is in charge of the rehabilitation centre’s sports programme, not only organised a range of different sport events on the day, but ensures that daily opportunities exist for the residents to spend their leisure time productively. Continue reading WEDGE GARDENS GETS ACTIVE →

Rand Aid’s Wedge Gardens Treatment Centre held a talent show on March 23. Continue reading Wedge Gardens unleashes residents’ talents →