Children hooked on deadly substances

The sniffing of benzene is on the rise among schoolchildren, according to Geraldine Helen Kanyinga, Chief Social Worker in the Ministry of Health and Social Services.
According to her the underreporting of such incidents makes it difficult for the ministry to determine the rate of addiction.
“Last week a learner who was younger than 13 years died in the Hardap Region after sniffing benzene. The social workers picked up the smell,” said Kanyinga, adding that benzene is cheaper than alcohol.
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