Sierra Leone Faces Growing Youth Addiction to Synthetic Drug 'Kush'

A new documentary, 'Generation Kush,' highlights the efforts of Sahid Bangura and volunteers to combat the rising drug addiction among young people in Sierra Leone.

An increasing number of young people in Sierra Leone are addicted to drugs, particularly a new synthetic substance called 'kush'.
Sahid Bangura is leading efforts to assist those suffering from kush addiction by recruiting volunteers.
The country faces a severe lack of resources for substance abuse and mental health treatment.
'Generation Kush' makes its streaming debut on VOA+ on March 21, 2024, to bring attention to the crisis.
The documentary aims to fight for better health outcomes in the community by highlighting the challenges and efforts underway.

Voice of America (VOA News)