Evidence shows that drugs are widely available, and young people are the first to turn to them. In Burundi, young people represent 70% of the population. Drug users are primarily between the ages of 15 and 35, according to Psychologue Sans Vacances and accounts from those who have recovered. The main substances consumed—whether orally, through inhalation, or by injection—include cigarettes, alcohol, beer, cocaine, booster, and cannabis. Of the 567 individuals welcomed at the center, 163 made the decision to quit. Under the theme “The facts are there, invest in prevention,”…
Drug Abuse in Burundi: Prevention, Recovery, and the Role of Community
