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Drug abuse is not a government problem but a national problem - Kalounisiga

Drug abuse is not a government problem but a national problem - Kalounisiga

By Shanil Singh
13/11/2019
Ministry of MOMS Network Director Ellana Kalounisiga

Ministry of MOMS Network Director Ellana Kalounisiga says drug abuse is not a government problem but a national problem and it is our duty as citizens to stand up and fight.

Kalounisiga says they don't want people to rely on the Police and the government because they already have enough on their shoulders.

She says not having any Drug Rehabilitation Centre in the country is also a huge concern.

She says they have joined forces with Drug-Free World where they will focus on the awareness programs while to open a drop-in centre in Suva.

Kalounisiga says one of their aims is to encourage parents to learn about drugs and to have an open conversation with their children.

She says the kids know about drugs and the more information parents have, the more facts they can give them and help them with their choices.

Kalounisiga adds they have not met a child that does not know about methamphetamine and this is extremely sad.

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