Life Conversations
Life Conversations is a public lecture series by the Aga Khan University's Medical College, East Africa. The quarterly forum uses a hybrid system, with a physical town hall and a virtual audience. It provides a platform for public discussions aimed at practical, relevant, and impactful solutions on current societal issues.
My Addiction Story: The struggles we don’t talk about...
What happens when a habit becomes a dependency, and the things we turn to for comfort, escape or relief begin to take control? This open and compassionate conversation will explore addiction, dependency and the compulsive behaviours that can quietly affect a person’s health, relationships, finances, work and sense of self.
Join us as we bring together experts, members of the public and people with lived experience to explore the many forms addiction can take — from gambling, social media and pornography to alcohol and drug dependency, shopping, food, work, relationships and more. Together, we will uncover the struggles that often remain hidden and discuss practical ways to recognise warning signs, find support and move towards recovery.
This session is free and open to all. You can join in-person or online.
Date: Thursday, September 10 from 5:30PM
In-Person
The Aga Khan University Centre
3rd Parklands, off Limuru Road
Online on Zoom Webinar
REGISTER HERE
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