Kumasi Health Authorities Alarmed by Rise in Synthetic Drug Abuse

Health authorities in Ghana's Ashanti Region, specifically Kumasi, are expressing alarm over a significant increase in synthetic drug abuse, with substances like cannabis and alcohol now accounting for over 55% of all reported cases.

26 Jun, 20:58 — 26 Jun, 20:58

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Health authorities in Kumasi alarmed over sharp increase in synthetic drug abuse

The Ashanti Regional Health Directorate is alarmed over the sharp rise in synthetic drug abuse across the region. Regional Health Director, Dr. Fred Adomako-Boateng, revealed substances such as cannabis and alcohol now account for over 55% of all substance-induced psychiatric admissions in Kumasi and neighbouring districts. He revealed prevalence and incidence of drug use have […]

By Ohemeng Tawiah

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