ALCOHOL and drug abuse are the leading cause of poverty and death in Kiambu county, an NGO has said. The Right@Home Alcohol and Drug Abuse Rehabilitation Centre has said most youths, especially students, are using drugs. It said the issue is of national concern. Speaking on Saturday in Gatong’ora Ward at a meeting with the youth, the organisation’s director Gladys Chania said ignorance and lack of education on substance abuse are the main causes of the problem. “In Kiambaa where two youths died after a drinking contest. This shows that they don't know the dangers of such activities,” she said...
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