Blame the Parents for Rude, Obnoxious, Undisciplined Kids!

Blame the Parents for Rude, Obnoxious, Undisciplined Kids!

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The spate of child related crimes and drug use made me think. The school holidays are over and I am thankful the brats are back at school. Doing shopping in the Malls, Supermarkets and Department Stores drove me crazy! Screaming, demanding, sullen …
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Drug Use on the Rise – Health Experts

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Ali Warsame, a resident of Mengo-Kisenyi, spends the better part of his day chewing mairungi- a common narcotic drug leaf. For the last five years, mairungi, internationally known as khat, has been his bread and butter because it helps him beat hunger …
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Pace EZ Save owner arrested for selling 'spice'

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According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, spice users report experiences similar to those produced by marijuana — elevated mood, relaxation, and altered perception — and in some cases the effects are even stronger than those of marijuana.
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Drug abuse rising in Myanmar – A region that is notorious for its international drug trade, Myanmar’s Golden Triangle has developed a drug problem in its backyard as well. Although the government keeps a tight lid on drug abuse and HIV infection statistics, experts say that up to half of the young people in the area are battling drug addiction. The name of Al Jazeera’s correspondent has been withheld to secure her safety as international journalists are banned from reporting from inside Myanmar.