ADDICTION

The NGO I have chosen is SANCA which raises awareness against the dangers of drugs and alcohol abuse as well as helps those who suffer from addiction. This is an issue close to my heart as i have a few friends and family members who suffer from this disease. I find that there is very little sympathy towards people who suffer from addiction due to the social stigma created as well as a lack of understanding of their problem. Often a drug problem is an escape from another problem that the addict wishes to escape from. Often reality is just too much for them and drugs are the only happiness that they can create. Also addiction is something that we are all susceptible to, some are just stronger willed or more fortunate than others. Often we do not know or understand the suffering that leads to an addiction and as humans we become easily reliant on substances or actions for our own joy. In this way i would like to raise awareness of the plight of addicts and through understanding it is my hope that people will be more willing to donate and sponsor addicts.