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Bahas Mental inmates appeal for medications amid rising substance abuse cases in Upper West
The Chief Executive Officer of Bahas Mental Home says the facility is receiving new patients almost every day due to substance abuse, as cases continue to rise across the Upper West Region.
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BERNAMA
· Jul 5, 2026
General : School Leavers, Young Adults Remain Most Vulnerable To Drug Abuse â NADA DG
LABUAN, July 5 (Bernama) -- School leavers with secondary-level education, including SPM (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia) holders, formed a major group among those trapped in drug and substance abuse, with 68,619 individuals, or 68.1 per cent, recorded nationwide, said National Anti-Drugs Agency (NADA) director-general (DG) Datuk Ruslin Jusoh.
MyJoyOnline
· Jun 26, 2026
Health authorities in Kumasi alarmed over sharp increase in synthetic drug abuse
The Ashanti Regional Health Directorate is alarmed over the sharp rise in synthetic drug abuse across the region. Regional Health Director, Dr. Fred Adomako-Boateng, revealed substances such as cannabis and alcohol now account for over 55 of all substance-induced psychiatric admissions in Kumasi and neighbouring districts. He revealed prevalence and incidence of drug use have []
Rabble.ca
· Jun 23, 2026
In prison, toxic drug deaths are rising. Access to treatment is shrinking
Recent policy changes mean that treatment for addiction is becoming less accessible to those who are incarcerated. The post In prison, toxic drug deaths are rising. Access to treatment is shrinking appeared first on rabble.ca.
Tampa Free Press
· Jul 5, 2026
Left Alone With A Vape: How A Florida 12-Year-Old’s Emergency Sparked A Child Neglect Arrest
A Florida man is behind bars after a 12-year-old child ended up in the hospital from consuming marijuana out of a vape pen left within arm’s reach. Monroe County authorities arrested 35-year-old Luis Enrique Pesante of Key Largo on July 5, 2026, charging him with child neglect following the morning emergency. According to investigators, the [] Left Alone With A Vape: How A Florida 12-Year-Old’s Emergency Sparked A Child Neglect Arrest
Daily Mail
· Jul 6, 2026
The seaside town 'no-go zone' overrun by drug addicts, subject to daily street fights and daytime drinking - as furious locals plead for help
The seaside town 'no-go zone' overrun by drug addicts, subject to daily street fights and daytime drinking - as furious locals plead for help
Metro
· Jul 11, 2026
Moment man brazenly does drug deal next to primary school
He was busted thanks to a police drone.
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Related coverage for "Bahas Mental inmates appeal for medications amid rising substance abuse cases in Upper West": BERNAMA — General : School Leavers, Young Adults Remain Most Vulnerable To Drug Abuse â NADA DG. MyJoyOnline — Health authorities in Kumasi alarmed over sharp increase in synthetic drug abuse. Rabble.ca — In prison, toxic drug deaths are rising. Access to treatment is shrinking. Tampa Free Press — Left Alone With A Vape: How A Florida 12-Year-Old’s Emergency Sparked A Child Neglect Arrest. Daily Mail — The seaside town 'no-go zone' overrun by drug addicts, subject to daily street fights and daytime drinking - as furious locals plead for help. Metro — Moment man brazenly does drug deal next to primary school