Catholic Bishops urge greater focus on tramadol and marijuana abuse alongside cocaine.

The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference is calling for stronger measures to tackle the abuse of tramadol, marijuana and other readily accessible drugs in the country.

The Bishops say the growing use of these substances, particularly among young people, is a serious concern that requires greater attention as part of efforts to combat drug abuse and trafficking.

President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference, Most Rev. Matthew Gyamfi, said the national response should not focus primarily on cocaine and other high-profile narcotics while overlooking substances that are more readily available in communities.

He noted that the widespread use of tramadol, marijuana, “Red” and similar substances is having a damaging effect on many young people.

Most Rev. Gyamfi therefore called for stronger laws and enforcement measures to curb the importation, distribution and sale of such drugs.

He urged authorities to ensure that substances being abused by young people are removed from the shelves and that illegal sources of supply are effectively addressed.

The Bishops’ call forms part of broader concerns over the growing drug menace and its impact on young people and communities across the country, with calls for stronger enforcement and preventive measures to address substance abuse.