The Aurora Alcohol and Drug Centre in Bloemfontein challenges individuals within the community and the country to stop with their habits.
The non-profit organisation has more than 50 years’ experience in treatment, prevention and awareness in the field of alcohol and drug abuse.
Aurora has come up with the Kick your Habit challenge to raise awareness of the complexities relating to addiction and dependency.
The organisation says the challenge is not only for drug users, but for everyone who supports people with substance use disorders.
This is to help build awareness through experience by challenging everyone to stop using that one ‘thing’ for a week. That one ‘thing’ does not have to be a drug, it can be caffeine, chocolate, or anything of your choice, “however, it is important to consider your choice and select the habit that you have fallen into”.
The challenge is set to begin on 21 June and will last up to 27 June 2021.
The organisation has shared nine steps to be followed when participating:
Step 1: Buy a branded Kick your habit bandana/buff for R50 from Aurora and/or the substance abuse awareness ribbon pin for R10
Step 2: Take a selfie with the “thing” you will be ‘kicking’ for the week
Step 3: Like Aurora’s Facebook page (@aurorabloem) and follow @SancaBloem on Twitter
Step 4: Share your Kick your habit selfie, challenge and tag your friends and family to kick a habit. Use the hashtag #sancaaurora #sancakickyourhabit
Step 5: Don’t use/eat/drink/ smoke/do your “habit” from 21 to 27 June 2021
Step 6: Post about your daily experience and check in on your friends and family who participate in the challenge. Are they able to kick their habits?
Step 7: Wear your Kick your habit bandana and ribbon pin as a reminder to keep you focused during the challenge
Step 8: Share your final thoughts about your Kick your habit experience on 28 June 2021
Step 9: Create awareness about the difficulties involved in a lifestyle change. Participating in the challenge will help raise awareness of the difficulties related to substance use and abuse.
Corn Koteli
