15/11/2026
The World Health Organization says most Africans don’t drink alcohol, but those who do drink heavily. So, what is it like to experience alcohol addiction and how easy is it to get help?
An in-depth weekly conversation focusing on a topical issue in Africa. This episode looks at alcoholism on the continent.
The World Health Organization reports that harmful use of alcohol is a huge threat in Africa. They add that while most Africans say they don’t drink alcohol, those who do are seen as heavy episodic drinkers.
Hosted by Nkechi Ogbonna, this episode features 26-year-old Kenyan content creator Chebet Ronoh, who has documented her struggles with alcohol and relapse, and addiction therapist Caroline Kagia, who achieved sobriety after struggling with alcoholism for nearly two decades.
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