Centre for Addiction Prevention and Healthy Living

30/01/2026

How much water do YOU really need? Read the images below to find out!

28/01/2026

An article published by TTT News states that the Chemistry, Food and Drugs Division is being chastised because of the absence of an official list of approved pharmaceuticals allowed to enter T&T.

Read article here:

The Chemistry, Food and Drugs Division is facing questions over the absence of a public list of approved pharmaceuticals allowed to enter Trinidad and Tobago. The issue was raised during a Public Administration and Appropriations Committee inquiry into the State’s acquisition of pharmaceuticals on...

28/01/2026

Caribbean Cannabis Growers Eye Budding Domestic Sales and Exports—An article on the expansion of the cannabis industry.

Cannabis producers in the Caribbean (e.g., Jamaica and Antigua) are looking at expanding domestic sales of cannabis products.
Growers are also exploring export opportunities as legalisation and reforms increase across the region.
The shift follows relaxed regulations in some countries that allow cultivation and sale for medicinal and other legal purposes.

Is this a smart economic step, or are we adding fuel to a dangerous fire?

Link to full article here:

Producers in Jamaica and Antigua hope that increasing liberalisation will lead to higher revenues.

27/01/2026

The annual glass bottle ban is now in effect for Carnival Monday & Tuesday. No glass bottles are allowed in public within 100 m of Carnival events unless authorised. Police may seize bottles and penalties apply.

That means no beers, no rum, no energy drinks this Carnival 🚫🍻! A step in the right direction.

Read the full article:

The Gov­ern­ment has en­forced its an­nu­al ban on glass bot­tles dur­ing Car­ni­val Mon­day and Tues­day, re­strict­ing their use and pos­ses­sion in and around Car­ni­val events across the coun­try.

22/01/2026

What’s in our Medical Essentials section?
In this final part, we’re highlighting everyday medical basics and infection control items that every home should have on hand for hygiene, caregiving, and general use.

📍 Available in-store


💬What medical essential do you always keep at home? Comment below!

21/01/2026

What’s in our Medical Essentials section? Caring for yourself or a loved one? This one’s for you.
From walking canes and walkers to everyday care items, we stock essentials to support comfort, independence, and daily routines.

📍 Available in-store.

20/01/2026

What’s in our Medical Essentials section?
Part 2 highlights pain relief and support items designed to help with recovery, joint stability, and posture support. Simple tools that can make everyday movement more comfortable.

📍 Available in-store

19/01/2026

Welcome to our new series "What's in our Medical Essentials Section?" at CAPAHL Health and Variety Store. Make sure to tune in for part 2!

08/01/2026

Have a laugh with this compilation of some of our bloopers from last year😂😂.

02/01/2026

Health. Education. Community. 💛
CAPAHL at the Tunapuna/Piarco Regional Corporation’s Kids’ Christmas Party — where awareness met fun and families came together for a day to remember.

31/12/2025

Always speak positively into your lives. ❤️✨

30/12/2025

One shelf… endless tea goodness! Which tea are you trying first? 👀☕