People chewing miraa [Photo/ voanews.com]Garissa is a town with many business opportunities for its youths. 

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However, many have resolved for unworthy activities that are ruining their lives. 

Many youths in Garissa have been rehabilitated due to engaging in activities that destroy their minds. 

Here are things Garissa youths are doing that is destroying their lives:Miraa

Miraa is common among youths in Garissa. Due to its cheap price, almost everyone can afford it. 

Most youths spend most of their time under shades chewing miraa the whole day. 

Some even skip meals and important events just because they are with their friends chewing miraa.Drugs

Many Coastal areas are highly affected by drug abuse. 

Garissa youths have also been among those affected. 

Using drugs such as heroin, cocaine and bhang have really affected the health and lives of youths in Garissa. 

More so, such drugs are very expensive hence youths engage themselves in dubious activities before raising money to but these substances.Alcohol

Alcohol is a common disease among youths all over Kenya. 

This has affected the minds, body, and health of youths in Garissa to a high extent. 

Many youths use all means to get money for alcohol. They skip meals to spare money for alcohol which greatly affects their health.Women and Pornography

Women addiction has become a menace among the Kenyan men. 

This has resulted in other uncalled for activities like watching pornography to satisfy women. 

Youths in Garissa are no different, they spend most of their time “hunting” women. Commercial sex workers have made this even easier since youths pay them a small amount and they satisfy their pleasures.IdlingMany youths in Garissa are idlers. This has become a concern even to the authorities. 

Some skip schools for no good reason. Idling is a disease that makes people plan and think of evil things.

 Idling has made youths in Garissa get involved in drugs, alcohol and even miraa chewing.

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