Top 9 issues faced by youth in Botswana Unknown19 Feb 2015 0 comments

Drug and alcohol abuse

Not so long ago smoking, amongst youth was implied as cool. As a result everyone was doing it, including kids. Well, as awareness to the danger of smoking increased, “cool” images of smoking disappeared. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said about drugs and alcohol. These vices are staples in everyday media. Simply, drinking and using drugs is shown as being cool. Our kids are literally moving around in an intoxicated daze. Immature behaviour is then amplified due to being under the influence. Drunk driving, poor grades and attendance, anti-social and violent behaviour and the list goes on - See more