Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio has taken a significant step in addressing the growing concern of substance abuse in the country by declaring a national emergency. The move comes in response to the increasing use of a dangerous synthetic drug known as kush, which has led to numerous deaths and severe psychiatric issues among users.
The lethal mix of marijuana, fentanyl, and tramadol has been wreaking havoc in Sierra Leone for the past four years, with no official figures available on the exact number of fatalities. President Bio, in a late-night address, expressed deep concern over the devastating impact of kush on the nation's youth, referring to it as a threat to the country's foundation.
