The alarming rate of illicit drug use among the youth in Damongo has reached a critical point, necessitating a collective response from stakeholders to mitigate this growing trend. It is imperative that opinion leaders, chiefs, security services, and media outlets like Spear FM join forces to combat this menace, which is having a profound impact on the youth population of Damongo.
If left unchecked, the consequences of illicit drug use will be devastating for the future of Damongo. The youth are the backbone of any society, and their well-being is crucial for the development and progress of the community. However, the increasing prevalence of illicit drug use among Damongo youth threatens to undermine their potential and jeopardize their future.
Most of the addicts take over the street behind the Damongo town clinic fence wall in front of Arizona spot where they smoke what is suspected to be cannabis and trade in drugs suspected to be tramadol among others.
Spear FM investigation revealed that these young addicts inject themselves with these drugs with one syringe exposing them to contracting and spread of other sicknesses.
Others have also turned Jafo primary school and the Damongo town cemetery into a smoking and drug basement.
The collaborative effort required to address this issue must involve a multi-faceted approach. Opinion leaders and chiefs must use their influence to raise awareness about the dangers of illicit drug use and promote a culture of sobriety among the youth. Security services must intensify their efforts to crack down on drug peddlers and traffickers, while also providing support and resources for youth who are struggling with addiction.
Media outlets like Spear FM have a critical role to play in this effort, as they can provide a platform for raising awareness, promoting education, and facilitating community dialogue on the issue. By working together, we can create a comprehensive and effective strategy for mitigating the growing trend of illicit drug use among Damongo youth.
The time to act is now. We owe it to ourselves, our children, and our community to take a stand against this menace and ensure a brighter future for Damongo. Let us join forces to combat illicit drug use and empower our youth to reach their full potential.
Speaking on Spear FM “This is Savannah Super Morning Show” on Thursday 27th February, 2025 Mr Samuel Maison, Head of Education Unit of the Savannah Regional Narcotic Control said the alarming rate of illicit drug use among the youth of Damongo is worrying and that the Savannah Region Narcotic Control office is working assiduously to clamp down the situation.
According to Maison, the strategies implored by the Savannah Region Narcotic Control Office is yielding results.
He also disclosed that Savannah Region Narcotic Control Office together with the security services will soon embark on an operation to flush out suspected dealers of these illicit drugs.
Maison called for a collective action to combat the situation
