Willingway Recovery and Rehabilitation Centre campaigns against drug abuse in Koforidua
Willingway Recovery and Rehabilitation Centre, a leading advocate in the fight against drug abuse and addiction las Saturday launched its Koforidua office with a sensitisation campaign against substance abuse in the streets of Koforidua.
The exercise formed part of the centre’s continuous efforts to curb the growing menace of substance abuse among the youth and the public.
The campaign also marked the official introduction of the Centre’s new office at Suhyen in Koforidua to provide counselling and rehabilitation services to people recovering from substance abuse in the Eastern Region and its environs.
Participation
The event recorded huge participation from institutions from both the private and public sectors, especially those with mandates in mental health and public safety including the Ghana Police Service, Ghana National Fire Service, National Ambulance Service, and the Drug Law Enforcement Unit of the Eastern Region.
Others were the National Youth Authority, Koforidua SDA Hospital, the Eastern Regional Psychiatric Unit of the Ghana Health Service, staff of the Koforidua Regional Hospital, and the Eastern Regional Command of the Narcoticso Control Commission (NACOC) and students.
Theme
This year’s campaign, held under the theme “The World Can Use Me for Something Important,” sought to caution the public about the dangers of psychoactive substance use, excessive alcohol consumption, cannabis abuse, and other harmful drugs that cause long‑term brain damage.
Speaking to the media, the Chief Executive Officer of Willingway Recovery and Rehabilitation Centre, Lydia Abena Manu Adofo, urged Ghanaians, particularly the youth, to desist from drug and substance abuse.
She described the consequences of drug addiction as catastrophic, posing severe threats to health, productivity, and the socio‑economic wellbeing of individuals and families.
Madam Adofo called on the state to institute stricter laws and policies to strengthen the national fight against drug abuse.
She expressed concern over what she termed the “limited attention” given to the problem and appealed to government and stakeholders to treat drug abuse and addiction as a national security threat due to its long-term generational impact.
She extended her heartfelt appreciation to all participating institutions and individuals for their continuous support and expressed the Centre’s readiness to work with government and relevant bodies to tackle the escalating challenge.Willingway Recovery and Rehabilitation Centre Campaigns against drug abuse on Val’s Day in Koforidua
