Kush Addiction Linked to Ataya Bases in Sierra Leone
By Kortor Kamara
Email: Kortorkamara @yahoo.com
Ataya bases, once the innocent venues for sipping Chinese Green Tea, now fuel a kush addiction epidemic in Sierra Leone. Since the civil war, these spots have multiplied, now overshadowing traditional drug dens as youth hubs.
Youth unemployment has transformed Ataya bases into hotbeds for vice, with Kush leading the charge. These centers once hummed with social chatter; now, they buzz with illicit transactions.
Ataya may tout some benefits, but the kush contaminating these teahouses poses severe health risks. Sierra Leone must reassess these bases amidst the burgeoning Kush crisis. Journalist Vickie Remoe highlighted the link between joblessness and Ataya bases in 2013. Dr. Nahim warned then of the stimulants in Ataya, correlating them with psychosis cases.
With over 2,000 Ataya bases and rising psychosis cases, the government must curb Ataya intake. This isn’t just about tea anymore—it’s about safeguarding Sierra Leone’s future. In 2013, Ataya bases served a million customers. Today, they’re hotbeds for Kush addiction. Ataya bases give Kush dealers direct access to customers. Green tea, once innocent, now opens doors to addiction.
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