Liberia faces a devastating Kush addiction crisis, with one in five citizens trapped by this synthetic drug trafficked from Sierra Leone. The epidemic has created over 1 000 affected areas in the capital alone, disproportionately impacting youth and former child soldiers who face 85% unemployment and limited rehabilitation opportunities. This regional emergency threatens West Africa's stability and demands urgent intervention from local leaders and international organisations to break the cycle of addiction destroying entire communities.
These four videos expose the harsh realities of the crisis, following trafficking routes, documenting personal stories of addiction, and revealing the urgent need for coordinated regional action.