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Ghana's youth opioid drug problem

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April 11, 2025

Ghana is witnessing a surge in drug consumption and addiction among young people. Access to cocaine and opioids such as tramadol is easy in the country that is used as a transit hub for smugglers in the region.

Maxwell Suuk Maxwell is a DW reporter based in Tamale, Northern Ghana.
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