Substance Abuse in South Africa 2014

HOW SUBSTANCE ABUSE SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN PERCENTAGES EFFECTS SOUTH AFRICA The South African Depression & Anxiety Group (SADAG) take a look at the deadly influence of substance abuse in every day South African life 20% 25% 50% 60% 80% A crisis in South Africa Substance Abuse in South Africa in increasing. Alcohol, marijuana (dagga), cocaine, tik and heroin are some of the most frequently used substances in the country. South Africa has also become a key area for in international drug trafficking networks, and up to 60% of crimes committed involve the use of substances The alcohol-related deaths of female youth in South Africa The prevalence of DUI amongst youth in South Africa by 2011 School learners in South Africa who engage in underage drinking Crimes in South Africa that are directly related to substance abuse The alcohol-related deaths of male youth in South Africa PURE ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION PER COUNTRY IN 2010 WHO, 2014 THE RATE OF FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME USA SOUTH AFRICA IN SOUTH AFRICA IS 5x THAT OF THE USA 10.1 litres Nigeria Main crisis areas | Northern Cape & Western Cape 8.7 litres Sierra Leone 8.4 litres 9.8 litres Cameroon Uganda 10.9 litres 9.3 litres Burundi 9.8 litres Gabon Rwanda 8.4 litres Botswana 10.8 litres Namibia 11.0 litres South Africa 182 000 Estimated illegal shebeens in SA 7000 Deaths per year caused by DUI 2x Drug consumption in South Africa is twice the world norm 4 to 1 (Men receiving AA treatment n relation to women RISK AREAS Simphiwe Xulu @Mr_MediaX www.Sadag.org www.FreeVectorMaps.com CDA, 2011 MRC, 2008 SAPS, 2011 YRBS, 2008 WHO, 2014 WHO, 2011 Design Sources References