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The South African Central Drug Authority estimates that the socio-economic costs of drug abuse are R20 billion every year.
The average age of drug dependency in South Africa is 12 years. It takes one addict to destroy a learning environment for 40 children.
There is no doubt that drug abuse is denying our children the education they deserve and is also severely constraining their opportunities to improve their lives. The current situation in our country is not in a child’s best interests and it’s making a mockery of our constitution. Adopt a Drug Addict aims to put a stop to this destructive trend in our society.
According to the South African Police Services, 60% of all crimes are related to substance abuse (the figure is closer to 80% in the Western Cape).
DRUG AND ADDICTION ARTICLES
Identifying Drug Users This information was kindly provided by the South African Police Service.
The Cycle of Drug Addiction There are multiple versions of addiction cycles available for research and education, and there are also many similarities between these various models...
Psalm of a Heroin Addict Heroin is my shepherd, it will always be wanting. He lays me down in a sewage ditch To troubled waters he leads me...
Subutex Subutex (buprenorphine) can cause a drug dependence. If the use of subutex is suddenly stopped, the individual may experience withdrawal symptoms and/or the desire to relapse and consume the addictive drug once more...
