Ketamine and Cocaine: Analyzing Substance Use Disorder in Ghana

Abstract

This analysis utilizes the ECLISPSE framework to achieve integrated perspective on the intensifying yet overlooked crisis of stimulant use disorders in Ghana. Inspection of limited data reveals surging cocaine and ketamine addiction concentrated so far in urban zones, youth, and those impoverished. Expected wide-ranging health, social and economic impacts imply gross deficiencies in monitoring, research and multisector capacity building urgently warrant high-level declaration and intervention. Legal revisions embracing harm reduction over ineffective criminalization alongside major investments in affordable, accessible treatment systems can alleviate damage if enacted swiftly at national scale in cooperation with international guidance. Overcoming cultural and resourcing barriers blocking public health-grounded approaches must occur through education and advocacy highlighting the preventable morbidity and life promise at stake.

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