The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking aims to raise awareness about the importance of treating people who use drugs with respect and empathy. The drug problem is a complex issue that affects millions of people worldwide, leading to drug users facing discrimination and living with a stigma that can further harm them. For more on the day Lulu Gaboo spoke to Motshabi Nkoane, social worker policy manager at South Africa's department of social development

<p>The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking aims to raise awareness about the importance of treating people who use drugs with respect and empathy. The drug problem is a complex issue that affects millions of people worldwide, leading to drug users facing discrimination and living with a stigma that can further harm them. For more on the day Lulu Gaboo spoke to Motshabi Nkoane, social worker policy manager at South Africa's department of social development<a href="https://sabc-plus.com/" data-auth="NotApplicable"></a></p>

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