Pubdate: Mon, 16 Feb 2004 Source: New Vision (Uganda) Copyright: 2004 New Vision Contact: http://www.newvision.co.ug/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/522 Author: Ben Mugisha AIDS SPREAD BLAMED ON DRUGS Kampala The high prevalence of the AIDS scourge has been blamed on breakdown of family values among the youths. "There is a breakdown of family values among youths. Pornography, use of drugs like marijuana and recently, ekimansulo are the main reasons why AIDS is not decreasing," the MP for Sheema North, has said. Dr. Eliod Tumwesigye also the chairperson of the parliamentary sectoral committee on HIV / AIDS, said this at the closure of a one-week seminar on 'stay safe and smart' concept at Ruyonza Secondary School in Bushenyi recently. He decried the rate at which AIDS was spreading, especially among the youths. - --- MAP posted-by: Larry Seguin