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A recent global survey by the World Health Organization which was launched last week in Europe showed that Belizean drinkers consume large volumes of alcohol. From 2003 to 2008, the average consumption for persons 15 and older was 5.3 litres of pure alcohol per year - that's about 12 pints. But for 2008 to 2013, it was up to 6.8 litres, about 14 pints. 

And while drug abuse among youths would seem to be on the upswing, every year, students march in Red Ribbon parades.  Courtney Weatherburne captured their messages today

The theme for this years Red Ribbon Week is "Love yourself and be drug free."