We’ve heard of drugs that cause harm to the human system and the number of lives they have taken. Drugs like tramadol, cannabis, marijuana, alcohol, Rohpnol, Salvia, Khat,hallucinogens, cocaine, and heroin. These drugs are mostly used by youths, both in Africa and the world at large. In recent times, there has been a rise in the use of a new drug found in Africa called Kush.
Kush is a new deadly drug, mostly taken in by youths between the ages of 18 to 25, mainly in Africa. This drug, after usage, causes one to sleepwalk, hit the head against the wall, feel weak, walk into moving vehicles, or fall into a drain. The rise in usage is very alarming, and it’s rather causing harm to the youth.
This drug is wreaking havoc in West Africa, where it is estimated to kill around 20–50 people each week and hospitalize thousands. It is highly consumed in Sierra Leone, and Guinea, and it is gradually spreading to other parts of Africa.
What Is Kush Made Of and Its Effect?
It is said to contain a blend of cannabis, fentanyl, tramadol, formaldehyde, and, according to certain sources, ground human bones. Fentanyl is widely produced in China and is later shipped to West Africa.
Many people who consume Kush are likely to have
- dizziness
- insomnia
- irritability
- depression
- paranoia
- delusions
- panic attacks
- seizures
- suicidal thoughts as side effects.
The unlucky ones end up losing their lives as a result of that. A lot of people taking this drug eventually spend all their earnings and savings on it, leaving them with nothing. In some cases, the intake of Kush can also lead one to lose their job or to be abusive both sexually and physically.
According to source, the rise in demand for Kush is high in Sierra Leon due to the inadequacy of jobs, and It became incredibly tempting for a generation of unemployed young Sierra Leoneans who were looking for a way out of their lives of severe poverty.
Relying solely on legislation to address the issue is doubtful, as many individuals who go through the few available rehabilitation centers end up returning to drug use. A more effective approach might involve establishing an integrated forensic healthcare system. This system would combine legislative measures with well-equipped rehabilitation centers, alongside public health initiatives and employment programs. What adjustments will be implemented in response to this epidemic remains uncertain.
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