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The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has blamed the initiation of children into drug and substance abuse on online sales among other factors. Minors are now ordering alcohol and drugs in total contravention of the age limit. This is according to the latest report by NACADA which further showed that the prevalence of cannabis uses almost doubled over the last five years.
Taking stock of war on drug abuse in the country
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