Children will be taught about the dangers of drugs in school as part of a national effort to combat rising levels of addiction.Plans are underway to update Bahrain's curriculum with a comprehensive drug awareness programme, according to a senior health official.

Under the scheme, parents will also be taught about the dangers of drugs, said Health Ministry school health co-ordinator Dr Mariam Al Mulla Harmas.

They will also learn how to spot whether their child is using illegal substances.

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