Island Living

May 24th, 2005

Maybe it’s the sun? Something in the water? Maybe just sheer boredom. The kids in Barbados sure like to party. According to a report published by the National Council on Substance Abuse (NCSA) 34.9 per cent of the 12- to 14-year-olds admitted they had been using drugs for more than five years. Seems a bit young if you ask me. Many students indicated their introduction to alcohol and marijuana “began in the home”. Yikes - better find a better hiding spot.

Full article: The Nation Newspaper | DOPE DAZE

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