Updated 19 June 2013
1 in 10 in SA has addiction problem
More than 11% of South Africans have addiction problems: and their top drugs of choice are dagga and alcohol.
While South African drug abuse statistics are alarmingly
inconsistent, Cathy Vos, SANCA co-ordinator, says it is clear that drug abuse is on
the rise, particularly among youngsters.
Highly addictive drug
called whoonga
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