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Police warn youth on dangers of using illicit drugs

The Boksburg SAPS recently visited the Ekurhuleni West College to talk to the students about the dangers associated with drugs and alcohol abuse.

This is in an effort to combat drug and alcohol abuse among the youth,

The keynote speaker, Boksburg SAPS’ Lieut-Col Naidoo, made sure that the students fully understand the effects, potential risks and dangers involved when using illicit drugs.

Students were told the risks associated with drug use include health problems, getting a criminal record, dropping out of school due to poor performance, getting into debt to pay for drugs, conflict in family and getting involved in violence associated with drug dealing. -@FanieFLK

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