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The A.A.C. is a 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 to South African citizens. 2. “Sin” tax should be used for a national addiction education and substance abuse recovery program for the poor. 3. Industries which sell addictive products should be financially accountable for the recovery costs of people who are addicted. 4. The consciousness of the country about the severity of substance abuse in S.A. needs to change. 5. More people in S.A. misuse substances or have an addictive behaviour problem than there are people living with HIV/AIDS. 6. The most dangerous addictive services and products are all legal. South Africa’s law makers and industry professionals must accept the principles and strategies of Harm Reduction philosophies. |
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