Nation of too much substance
The crime statistics released by the minister of police have revealed an uncomfortable truth about the future of our country. It is devastating to learn that most crimes were fuelled by alcohol and drugs.The scourge of alcohol and drug abuse is robbing our country of the prosperous future that we all hope for.It is necessary to find ways to ensure a reduction in alcohol consumption before it leads to complete moral decay in our society.We still have a long way to go to educate our youth about abstaining from substance abuse.We must formulate efficient awareness campaigns that will speak to the vast majority of people so as to win the fight against this problem that often leads to more societal ills.Schools and other public spaces are the right places to communicate to our youth and encourage them to stay away from substance abuse. ..
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