Monrovia, July 31 -- In a recent his Facebook post on July 26 Monroe Dennis, a one time senior officer of the Liberia National Police now residing in the United States, highlighted the concerning trend of illicit drug use among Liberian youth, With approximately 63% of Liberia's population under the age of 25, and 32.8% between the ages of 10 and 24, the repercussions of drug abuse are particularly alarming.

Dennis referenced a report from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), emphasizing that around 75% of the population is under 35. This youthful demographic is at a critical juncture, where exposure to drugs can lead to dire consequences.

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