Drug abuse may seem like a minor issue, until you, or someone very close to you falls victim to it. This is film director and producer Owas Ray Mwape’s reality. His 20-year-old son has been battling addiction for two years, spiraling so far that he dropped out of school and stole K75,000 from his father. Owas has reached a breaking point, realising that he can no longer fight this battle alone and he’s turning to those who have walked this painful path before, hoping their experience can offer a lifeline. Before we dive into the the Diggers Life conversation with him, let’s begin by reviewing the post he shared on his Facebook page, where he announced his son’s addiction. “My...

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