Drug crisis threat to mental health system — BasicNeeds-Ghana

It said recent drug seizures and arrests should not only be viewed as successes of law enforcement but as evidence of a widening domestic drug problem with serious public health implications.

Sep - 30 - 2026 , 09:57 2 minutes read A Not-For-Profit Organisation, BasicNeeds-Ghana, has cautioned that the country's fragile mental health system could be overwhelmed if the growing availability and abuse of illicit drugs across the country are not urgently addressed.

It said tackling substance abuse required a comprehensive public health approach to safeguard the well-being and future of the country.