Drugs, Mental Health Terrible Twins Of Yore

Monday, June 18, 2018

A lecturer in mental health at the Institute of Health Sciences (IHS) in Lobatse says drugs and substance abuse have been with us since time immemorial. The use of drugs and substance is remnant in our society.

David Mangwegape, a lecturer in the Department of Psychiatric Mental Health at IHS says drugs have a huge influence on the global scene as far as health care administration is concerned .

In an interview with The Monitor at Embrace Emotions Support Network’s (EESN) on the sidelines of a public lecture on illicit drugs and mental health at Cresta Lodge on Saturday, he said drugs contributed to mental health problems.

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Drugs, Mental Health Terrible Twins Of Yore

A lecturer in mental health at the Institute of Health Sciences (IHS) in Lobatse says drugs and substance abuse have been with us since time immemorial. The use of drugs and substance is remnant in our society.