Research shows ages 11–12 are high-risk for drug initiation. We must implement protective programs early to delay first-time use. Delaying initiation is the key to preventing long-term addiction. #NationalPreventionWeek2026#EmpoweredCommunities#BrighterFutures
❤️ Support, Don’t Punish.
Schools must not punish learners; support, guidance and referral save lives.
To learn more about solution-oriented approaches for managing drug cases, get a copy of the National Guidelines on Prevention and Management of Alcohol and Substance Use in Basic Education Institutions, 2021 https://t.co/PseQLSNXFz
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This #NationalPreventionWeek2026 we raise our voices to protect learners from drugs & substances that harm brain development.
Together, we choose knowledge, resilience & #EmpoweredCommunities.
Why the government is seeking to raise the legal drinking age to 21.
NACADA says majority of the youth are drinking for entertainment, due to peer pressure and accessibility.
NACADA's Deputy Director, Planning & Performance Management, Kirwa Lelei explains.
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Day 1 of the Master Trainers’ workshop on Drug Use Prevention. In the opening ceremony, we had different stakeholders explaining the drug situation in Africa.Did you know;76.1%of drug users are polydrug users?@_AfricanUnion@bluecrosskenya@PolicyUganda@uydel_2019@AstraZeneca