The age of first use has since come down to 12. It is imperative that we as a nation come up with policies that support compulsory mental health education right from primary school.
Focus on Recovery Uganda in partnership with the Ministry of Education and Sports launched the first Annual National Primary Schools Essay Writing Competition on Substance Use.
This competition aims at raising awareness towards the dangers of Substance Use among the young generation.
Some of the schools that participated in this competition include; Lohana Academy, Nakasero Primary School, Winterland Primary School, Kitante Primary School, St. Francis Primary School and so many more.