The Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment has launched the National Youth Anti-Drug Campaign, dubbed “Ghana Against Drugs (GAD) – Red Means Stop.” The campaign aims to address drug abuse among Ghanaian youth, with 62.3 percent of adolescents in nine senior high schools in the Northern Region having used illicit substances at least once in their lifetime.
The launch was held at Marriott Hotels in Accra. Deputy Minister for the Interior, Ebenezer Okletey Terlabi, and Minister for Youth Development and Empowerment, George Opare Addo, joined forces to emphasize the need for action against drug abuse.
The campaign’s theme, “Red Means Stop,” is a call to action for every Ghanaian to take a stand against drug abuse. The initiative seeks to raise awareness, drive policy discussions, and take actions against opioid abuse.
The “Ghana Against Drugs” campaign is a step. The campaign’s success will depend on the efforts of all stakeholders. As Mr. Terlabi said, “We must ensure that our youth understand the dangers of substance abuse, resist peer pressures, and make decisions that will secure their future.” With the “Red Means Stop” campaign, Ghana’s youth are taking a stand against drugs.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
