A psychiatrist at the Presbyterian Psychiatric Hospital in Bolgatanga, Dr. Dennis Daliri, has emphasised the need for the government to enforce more stringent regulations on the movement and sale of illicit drugs.
In particular, Dr. Daliri is calling for measures to be taken to control the importation and internal trafficking of drugs such as cocaine, heroin, and marijuana.
Furthermore, the Psychiatrist advocates tighter policies regarding the importation of pharmaceutical drugs with higher doses than what is necessary for the country.
During an interview on A1 Radio’s Day Break Upper East Show with Mark Smith, Dr. Daliri discussed these policy initiatives as essential steps in addressing the rising rise of drug abuse within the country.
His remarks were made on the occasion of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Trafficking.
“Most of these problems start with the youth and grow with them. So at the policy level, can we rather institute policies to ensure that some of these substances that are abused do not even get into our system. Look at some of these contraband drugs. When tramadol was a big deal, there were these types of tramadol that weren’t even really licensed for use in our system. You are getting drugs as high as 125mg and more; meanwhile these weren’t even in use with our medical spaces,” he said.
The International Day Against Drug Use provides a global forum for promoting prevention, treatment, and recovery initiatives while bringing attention to the risks of drug misuse. Every year on June 26th, governments, organisations, and communities from all around the world come together to commemorate this critical day and raise awareness of the terrible effects that drug addiction has on individuals, families, and society at large. It serves as a reminder of the pressing need to deal with the underlying causes of drug abuse, support individuals who are afflicted by addiction, and work towards eradicating the negative consequences of drugs from society. The International Day Against Drug Use works to build a common commitment to prevention and rehabilitation.
Source: A1radioonline.com|101.1MHz|Mark Kwasi Ahumah Smith|Ghana
