Drugs Are Taking Our Youths Away : Ensuring Inclusion of Substance Use Disorder Management in the Universal Health Coverage in Cameroon
Substance use and substance use disorder are a public health problem in Cameroon, posing a significant threat to adolescents’ health and hindering the attainment of their full potential in future.
The prevalence of substance use and substance use disorder is high among young people in Cameroon. In 2023, reports from addiction treatment centers revealed that 17.2% of addiction cases were adolescents aged under 19, while 34% were young adults aged between 20 and 24. Within secondary schools, 1 out 4 students consume drugs; meanwhile 6 out of 10 street children have consumed drugs.
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