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The silent crisis consuming our youth

Jun 06, 2025 2 mins read
The silent crisis consuming our youth

More than 3,600 young people were arrested for drug-related offences between 2023 and 2024, accounting for over 50 percent of total drug arrests in the country. Most of those detained are young men, either unemployed or students - the very generation that should be shaping the future of our nation.

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