Sunday, June 28, 2009

Drug abuse on the increase amongst youth

By Yamkela Xhaso
28 June

Social Development Minister Edna Molewa said that South Africa is facing a crisis with an increasing number of people being dependant on drugs and alcohol.

Most of these people are they youth.

She was speaking at the commemoration of International Day against Drug Abuse and illicit trafficking at Schoonoord in Limpopo.

The Minister encouraged people who are addicted to get help. The commemoration, which was also attended by Health MEC Miriam Segabutla, coincided with Drug Awareness Week.

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