Drug And Substance Abuse - The Zimbabwe Independent

Topic : Drug And Substance Abuse

MSU lecturer uses sports to fight drug abuse among youths

The problem of drug and substance abuse among youths in Zimbabwe is not unique to Nkomo or her child.M

By Everson Mushava Oct. 6, 2024

MSU lecturer uses sports to fight drug abuse among youths

Fungisai joins fight against drug abuse

A 2019 study by the Zimbabwe National Drug Abuse Council found that a staggering one in five young people between the ages of 15 and 24 had used drugs at least once.

By Sindiso Dube Sep. 29, 2024

Shamva miner fights drug abuse

Nyati, who sponsors the programme, believes that sports can play a pivotal role in empowering youth and promoting positive lifestyles.

By Staff Reporter Sep. 15, 2024

Minister bemoans impact of drug abuse on youth

Ncube made the remarks during a youth conference hosted by the Council of Churches in Africa led by bishop Rocky Moyo in Bulawayo at the weekend.

By Sharon Sibindi Jun. 11, 2024

Minister bemoans impact of drug abuse on youth

Artists join forces to combat social ills

The song encourages people to look up to God for healing from the grip of substance abuse while reminding the devil to desist from misleading them.

By Sharon Zebra Apr. 12, 2024

Artists join forces to combat social ills

Music has ability to shape vocabulary

Street lingo exudes a unique form of expression and music gives people freedom to interpret it in ways they understand.

By Sharon Zebra Mar. 6, 2024

Poor funding stalling drug abuse fight: Report

ALZ recorded a clinical psychologists density is 0,04 per 100 000 population and a psychiatrists density of 0,1 per 100 000 population.

By Brent Shamu Jan. 26, 2024

Poor funding stalling drug abuse fight: Report

China donates towards ZRP fight against drug abuse

The Zimbabwe Republic Police has received anti-narcotics laboratory equipment worth more than US$100 000 from China to help in the fight against drug and substance abuse.

By Online Reporter Jan. 18, 2024

China donates towards ZRP fight against drug abuse

Senators urge action against youth drug addiction

Zimbabwe is battling drug and illegal substance abuse among the youth with President Emmerson Mnangagwa calling for stiffer penalties against drug peddlers.

By Harriet Chikandiwa Dec. 21, 2023