Drug abuse rampant, parents request more rehabs – DEA

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Ramakorwane painted a gloomy picture of the state of drug use and abuse in the country

Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), an entity set to battle against narcotics, has disclosed that drug abuse remains rampant, with more parents across Botswana pleading for their children to be committed to rehabilitation.

With widespread drug and substance abuse continuing to grip Botswana, the nation is staring at a growing crisis that threatens its youth, families, and communities.

In an interview with Mmegi this week, Director General of the DEA, Phemelo Ramakorwane, painted a gloomy picture of the state of drug use and abuse in the country, highlighting consumption trends, smuggling methods, and the urgent need for collective action.

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Drug abuse rampant, parents request more rehabs – DEA

Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), an entity set to battle against narcotics, has disclosed that drug abuse remains rampant, with more parents across Botswana pleading for their children to be committed to rehabilitation.

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