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Learn from Obama about drug use

Drug abuse in Kenya has always been a major issue especially among the youths in their 20s. Currently the country has been faced with several other challenges and therefore the focus on drugs in the country is much less now compared to the fore years.
However this does not approve or give chance to the youths to abuse substance. Nacada has always played an important role in control of drug use, headed by the most known Mututho who with no fear or favor have boldly challenged alcoholism. Their efforts and other bodies cannot go unnoticed but we as individuals and youths of this country, have a bigger role to play in this issue.

Obama abused drugs in his young age, he says in his speech to California tens that, he didn’t have a dad in the house and was angry about it but never realized if he really was “I made bad choices I got high without thinking about the harm it would do" he adds that he never took school seriously as he should have. Obama grew up in an environment that was a little bit forgiving as he remarks, so whenever he made a mistake the consequence was not as severe, around him were people who always encouraged him, that is his mother and grandparents, wonderful teachers and community leaders who always pushed him to work hard and make the most of himself, there are times he could not listen but they always said it again and again and gave him chances repeatedly "they never gave up on me" he therefore never gave up on himself either and strongly believes every child deserves as many chances as possible.

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