Just seen an article in the newspaper this morning about parts of British cities (Manchester included), and how they are becoming 'no-go areas' controlled by drug-dealing gangs, being compared to cities in the US and Mexico.
Please read the full report here: http://www.metro.co.uk/news/891673-cities-in-uk-are-becoming-no-go-drug-ghettoes
Which leads you to thinking... why is this happening?
Well, according to the article, 'mobsters' are are using drugs to enslave vulnerable youngsters and lead them into gangs and crime. And in my opinion, these youngsters just simply don't know any better. I feel so thankful that I joined Evade at such a young age and have followed the lifestyle of a martial artist, while most of the people of a similar age to me were drinking on the streets; potentially leading to gangs and violence, I was on the mat training and having fun; learning how to stand up and say no!
At Evade, we teach kids about drug defence and how to say no to peer pressure, we give them a voice! I will be forever grateful for this and every child should have the chance that I had to get on the right path of life.
Alex Morton
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