Saint Lucia Hosts Impactful Drug Sensitization Workshop With BTC

Wards of the island’s lone juvenile rehabilitative institution, The Boys Training Centre (BTC), have benefited from a transformative two-day Drug Awareness and Internet Safety Seminar to educate and empower young men about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. Sponsored by the Army’s Gift to Saint Lucia Project, an affiliate of the Army Winehouse Foundation, the workshop underscored the critical importance of making informed and responsible decisions. Leanna Wallace, Acting BTC Manager, emphasized the workshop’s significance, stating, “Most of the time, we are unaware of the long-term harm that even a small amount of rum or two puffs in a joint can do to our health. I hope that this training opens your eyes to the need to make responsible decisions when it comes to using drugs and alcohol.”  By spreading awareness of drug abuse and internet addiction, the workshop aligns with the Army Winehouse Foundation’s aim to reduce drug use among young people. The Amy Winehouse Foundation is deeply rooted in the memory of Amy Winehouse, a gifted artist who loved Saint Lucia and tragically passed away at the age of 27 due to drug and alcohol abuse. Peta Cozier, Chair of Amy’s Gift to Saint Lucia, highlighted the...