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Youths battling drugs want rehab centre built in Isiolo

Some of the youths battling drug and substance abuse speak to journalists in Isiolo town on September 3, 2020.

Photo credit: Waweru Wairimu Nation Medi Group

What you need to know:

  • Among the challenges the group faces in the reformation journey is lack of jobs to keep them engaged.
  • They are also unable to access methadone which neutralises drugs in their bodies and purifies the blood.
  • Drug addiction has seen many youths drop out of school, sell household items and indulge in crime.
  • The group said a rehab centre will complement County Commissioner Herman Shambi's efforts to completely eradicate the drugs menace.

Tens of youths from Isiolo who are battling drug and substance addiction have appealed to Governor Mohamed Kuti to establish a rehabilitation centre where they can get the right treatment and counselling services.

The 30 youths who have been using bhang and hard drugs such as cocaine and heroin for more than five years said they have started the journey to quit drugs but are still struggling with the obsession.