FDA Warns Gambaga and Nalerigu Youth to Stop Tramadol Abuse.
The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) in the North East Region has stepped up its campaign against drug abuse, seizing and destroying over 200 illegal medical products, including tramadol, a drug heavily abused by young people.In collaboration with the Gambaga and Nalerigu Youth Association, the National Investigation Bureau, and the Narcotics Control Board, the FDA conducted a major operation in Gambaga to confiscate and destroy these illegal drugs, valued at thousands of dollars.Jacob Amoako Mensah, the FDA's North East Regional head, cautioned the youth about the dangers of tramadol addiction, emphasizing that it can lead to harmful consequences, including criminal behavior. He urged young people to avoid using tramadol unless prescribed by a doctor. The FDA called on parents, teachers, and community leaders to support their efforts to combat drug abuse and safeguard the region’s youth.
