ARHSHA, June 25 -- YOUNG people who have recovered from drug addiction have expressed deep regret over their involvement in drug use, saying it destroyed their dignity, reputation and life ambitions.

They made the remarks during the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking commemorations organized by the Drug Control and Enforcement Authority (DCEA) Northern Zone in Arusha today.

Among those who shared their recovery experiences was Flora Manongi from Kilimanjaro Region, who said she has been drug-free for seven years after battling addiction for 15 years. She said drug abuse turned her into a thief and con artist and led her into criminal activities, but she has since rebuilt her life, raising her children and runni...