By Amanda Mavhaza
Mining entity, TogaBless Mining Investment, has joined the bandwagon of organisations calling for an end to the rampant drug and substance misuse among youths who are struggling to cope with unemployment.
It is suspected that almost 60% of unemployed youths are involved in an excessive drug and substance use.
The government is worried about the rise in the number of youths who are engaged in the risky use of drugs.
This has forced TogaBless to play a social responsibility part by assisting youths to quit the unhealthy use of drugs and substances and give them necessary counselling sessions.
In a statement, TogaBless Investment said the company was worried that youths were involved in heavy drug and substance use.
“Most young Zimbabweans are not formally employed. Many are idle and see no economic opportunities. For some, that leads to problems with alcohol and drugs.
“TogaBless is calling upon all citizens who have young relatives or friends who are struggling with drug and alcohol abuse and are not formally employed to come to us”, reads part of the statement.
The organisation has partnered with non-governmental organisations and churches to give people with drug and substance addictions a new lease of life.
“These partners are financing the rehabilitation process of these youths who are drug addicts. Youths are susceptible to peer pressure and can easily gain access to drugs. Once hooked on drugs they also become more likely to engage in criminal activities”, reads the statement.
