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Teen substance use is surging in the Western Cape, with alcohol leading the charge but cannabis and polysubstance abuse rising fast. In response, Cape Town’s Matrix treatment center has launched youth-specific support groups in Tafelsig, targeting teens aged ten to nineteen during their most vulnerable years. The program tackles not just addiction, but root causes like parental abuse, peer pressure, trauma, and learning struggles. With psychosocial support, school partnerships, and community outreach, the initiative is helping teens quit or cut back—leading to better grades, behavior, and family bonds. A vital lifeline for families drowning in crisis.

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