Peceli Naviticoko 
Drug money will never give you hope nor long-term stability under the law.
This was the message from Assistant Commissioner of Police Sakeo Ganivatu to those involved in the illicit drug trade.
He said it was a misconception among those involved that money gained from drug peddling would benefit their children and families.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Sakeo Ganivatu.
Ganivatu said ill-gotten gains from the sale of illicit substances was not so easy to explain and would only lead to misery and pain.
“The more money you get from illegal drugs and trading, the more you will suffer because that is what is in the law. If what you own does not go with the money you received, you are most likely to be questioned as to where you are getting your money from. So don’t think that the drug money will be there forever.”
Psychologist Leba Kania offered insights into why youths become addicted to drugs.
“Whatever pain you’re going through, it puts you on cloud nine. Psychologically, that first high is something that you always want to get back to, but you will never get back there. That’s why people get to be addicted because they want to get back to that high. It will never take you back to that high. That’s why you fall into addiction. It only happens once.”
She said lack of self-esteem and negative thoughts also contributed to people finding it difficult to wean themselves off drugs.
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