We see the bad effects of peer pressure in South Africa every day, but most of us just don’t realize what we’re looking at. The sweet neighborhood kid who suddenly turned to a life of crime. The innocent teenager whose addiction to drugs seemed to come out of nowhere. More often than not, these are […]
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Suicide in South Africa is at an all-time high—with our country recording roughly 14,000 suicide deaths per year. That’s a terrible number of people to lose, and it becomes even more upsetting when we realize that most of those people were teenagers—young, promising souls lost to the painful battle with mental illness. The youth suicide
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In this article, we’ll look at real stories from teenagers who have struggled with drug abuse and peer pressure. It’s unlike the other peer pressure and drugs articles you’ve read. Peer pressure and drugs statistics reveal that from 2002 to 2017, drug use increased from 1.5% to 10.0% in South Africa. When discussing drugs and
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Suicidal depression is more prevalent in South Africa than most people realize. A report by the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) found that there are 23 known suicides happening every day. This means about 8000 people lose their lives to suicide every year. That staggering number makes one thing clear, we can’t afford
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In this article, we’ll walk you through 10 ways to resist peer pressure. Consider it a practical guide to getting yourself out of tough spots and saving yourself from negative influences. Our guide is designed to help South African teens protect their values and stay true to themselves. Firstly, we want to say that we
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