NCDA concerned over increase in ganja among minors out west

Western Bureau:More children in Westmoreland have been referred to the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) in the first five months of this year than in any complete year since at least 2023, with marijuana use emerging as a commonly used substance among minors.Figures from the NCDA show that 48 minors were referred between January and May this year, exceeding the 40 referrals recorded for all of 2025 (38) and 2023 (36).

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