#BTColumn – A cause for concern Article by January 16, 2021 Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by this author are their own and do not represent the official position of the Barbados Today. by Troy Wickham The abuse of illegal and over-the counter drugs is on the increase throughout the world. Organizations like the National Council on Substance Abuse (NCSA), are fighting what appears to be a losing battle but we cannot give up and walk away. Many individuals engage in substance use to experience the feel-good hormone ‘Dopamine’; and in so doing, they often seek new ways of getting high or new ways of using traditional substances.