Rada Inspire: Take up the challenge to positive change.

Rada Inspire: Take up the challenge to positive change.

During October RADA focuses on fostering wellness and raising awareness around substance abuse. Addiction can manifest in various forms, from drugs and alcohol to more subtle dependencies like excessive screen time or caffeine. The common thread is that addiction creates a dependency that starts to control your life, at the expense of your health and well-being as well as impacting those around you.

Take a moment to reflect on your own habits. Are you finding yourself constantly craving something? Do those cravings interfere with your relationships, work, or daily life? If so, perhaps it is time to consider whether you have developed an unhealthy dependency. Recognising the issue is the first step towards making a positive change.

Know that you are not alone in the journey of healing. Guidance and support are always available. For some, professional help is essential in overcoming addiction and there are numerous facilities ready to assist. Change is a choice. Everyone has the power within them to improve their situation by taking responsibility for their own life and focusing on the positive aspects of life instead of dwelling in negativity. It is not always easy but recognise that it is doable, find your inner strength and take up the challenge.

RADA is committed to creating awareness of the dangers of addiction. Through educational videos distributed to schools nationwide, 484,230 learners have been reached thus far. Social media platforms extend the reach to bring further awareness to communities. The informative and hard-hitting campaign focuses on the risks of using drugs and or alcohol, aiming to inspire all to make healthy decisions by choosing an addiction-free future, consequently shaping a stronger and more resilient society.

Positive change starts with a commitment to giving attention to uplifting thoughts and behaviour. Perhaps it entails just one act of kindness towards someone you encounter every day. Shifting focus off your current challenges by setting yourself a daily objective to assist others may change your outlook, enrich your life, inspiring a happy future.