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The Youth Service in Zimbabwe has made significant strides in empowering young citizens and tackling the challenges of drug and substance abuse. Minister Dr Jenfan Muswere announced that 1,907 youths have graduated, while an additional 1,844, including 70 survivors of drug use, are undergoing training. This achievement is
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Indiana youth tobacco use has reached its lowest levels in decades, but despite this progress, flavored products and e-cigarettes remain a significant concern for health officials. The 2024 Indiana Youth Tobacco Survey, released by the Indiana Department of Health, shows that cigarette use has plummeted from 31.6% in 2000
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A recent study by researchers from the University of Portland has identified education regulation as a critical factor in reducing substance use disorder (SUD) and overdose rates among Oregon's youth. The state ranks third in the country for SUD, with 5.77% of adolescents (12-17) having documented SUD.
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According to a recent study published in the Injury journal, bullying is a significant factor associated with serious unintentional physical injury, road traffic injury, and near drowning experience among adolescents in the Philippines. The 2019 Philippines Global School-based Student Health Survey (GSHS) found that almost half of the participants had
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Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed deep concern over the increasing trend of drug and vape abuse among young people, particularly among Malay youths. The issue was discussed during a Cabinet meeting, highlighting its severity and the need for a comprehensive solution. Anwar emphasized the importance of
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The Katsina State Government and the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) recently shed light on the tactics employed by the tobacco industry to entice young Nigerians into consuming tobacco products. At a press conference marking World No Tobacco Day, the state's Commissioner for Health, Musa Adamu-Funtua, revealed
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The Genesis Foundation, led by 16 dedicated students from SOS-Hermann Gmeiner International College, has embarked on a mission to tackle the growing crisis of drug abuse among teenagers in Ghana. The initiative, 'Washing Away Drug Abuse,' aims to raise awareness, provide support, and contribute to the rehabilitation and
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The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) Northern Stakeholders Forum has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his administration's efforts in promoting youth development. The forum, which met in Kaduna, acknowledged the importance of collaboration between the federal government, state governors, and security agencies in addressing insecurity in
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A growing concern globally is the increasing use of psychoactive drugs among adolescents, with the Dutch Poisons Information Center reporting a significant increase in the number of poisoning events among this age group between 2014-2023. According to research from the University Medical Center Utrecht, psychoactive drug use has been on
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Garissa Governor Nathif Jama has a clear message for the youth in his area: abstain from drug and substance abuse, as well as crime, if you want to have a bright future. Jama, who addressed an award ceremony honouring the best performers of the 2024/25 FKF county league season,
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The First Minister, John Swinney, is set to host a summit to tackle the rising issue of youth violence, following the deaths of 16-year-old Kayden Moy and 15-year-old Amen Teklay. Former police chief Graeme Pearson warns that youngsters using knives are easy prey for gangsters, and that keeping them on
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A three-tier pilot service, aimed at supporting young people in quitting vaping, is expected to be launched this summer. The service is in response to the growing concern of vaping among young people, with about one in 10 regularly vaping and a quarter looking to quit. The service, detailed in
