Losing the next generation? Ghana cannot afford to ignore youth substance abuse

Every nation looks to its youth as the architects of tomorrow. They are expected to become the doctors who save lives, the teachers who inspire minds, the engineers who build infrastructure, the entrepreneurs who create jobs, and the leaders who shape national destiny. Yet, in Ghana today, a growing number of young people are falling into the grip of substance abuse, threatening not only their individual futures but also the country's social and economic progress.

By Caleb Ahinakwah