"Synthetic Drug 'Kush' Devastates Sierra Leone's Youth"

In Sierra Leone, the synthetic drug kush is devastating the youth, leading to severe addiction and limited healthcare services. Community volunteers in Freetown have set up an unconventional rehabilitation center, sometimes using extreme measures like chaining to prevent escape. President Julius Maada Bio has declared a state of emergency and launched a task force to combat the epidemic. The crisis has led to significant social and health issues, with families and communities struggling to cope.