Overview

• 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.