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The reality that recovery from substance use disorders (SUD) can emerge through multiple pathways and not be linear, too, was powerfully demonstrated during the January Pathways to Progress Summit hosted by the 1:11 Project Africa at...

Dr Joe Muriuki was the First Kenya to go public about his HIV Status back in 1989. At the time HIV/AIDS was a scare for nations and those who were diagnosed with the infection were stigmatized and isolated by family, Place of work and the...

How ISSUP Has Impacted My Life and Community Practice By Peter Chege (Mr. Talent), ISSUP Professional Member – ISSUP Kenya ISSUP has played a significant and transformative role in my personal growth and professional practice, particularly...

*GAMBLING & BETTING IN AFRICA* By Peter Chege Kariuki | Mr. Talent. _Understanding the Web, the Wound, and the_ _Way Out._ A Practical, Lived-Experience Perspective by Mr. Talent. *Gambling & Betting in the African Reality* ( *Beyond Theory...

Working in the Addiction Recovery Space has taught me that we can build recovery-oriented communities by acquiring the relevant skills and knowledge, such as the framework in the Universal Recovery Curriculum (URC). Additionally, through...

Working as a Recovery support professional gives me a joy and fulfilment. To me Recovery is the journey where pain becomes the compass and purpose the destination. It is not just about overcoming addiction; it is about transforming pain...

Background My observation is that the largest billboards in Kenya are liquor billboards explaining somewhat the rising consumption of alcohol in Kenya. This has burdened the nation with diseased parents who are raising children under the...

Supporting mental health initiatives for sportspeople is a great way to encourage substance use prevention, as it brings significant benefits to sportspeople both on and off the field. As a former international soccer/football player for...

Addiction is a complex disease that requires everyone to understand the science behind it. In the treatment and recovery process, it is not unusual to come across stigma, blame, and disbelief. However, reframing accountability in addiction...

Challenges Treating Drug Abuse and Addiction with Co‑Occurring Disorders in Nairobi and Kiambu. Prepared by: Kelvin Ateko, Mental Health Nurse Setting: Urban outpatient/inpatient mental health and addiction services in Nairob ans Kiambu i...