Ghanaian Chief Declares "Zero Tolerance" for Youth Drug and Alcohol Crisis

A paramount chief in Ghana has declared a "zero tolerance" policy for substance abuse and alcoholism in his traditional area. Naba Billia-Maaletinga Afegra III, the chief of Zuarungu, called the problem an escalating crisis. He stated it is a direct threat to the future of the area's youth. The chief announced the new strict policy to combat the growing menace. He leads the Zuarungu Traditional Area in Ghana's Upper East Region. The declaration signals a major local intervention. The goal is to protect young people from the dangers of addiction.