Sariba Manneh

Story: The story is about the rise of substance abuse in The Gambia and its impact on mental health, focusing on patients at Tanka Tanka Psychiatry Department and insights from health experts. It highlights the effects of cannabis, ecstasy, alcohol, and inhalants on conditions like psychosis, bipolar disorder, and substance use disorders, while exploring socio-economic and environmental factors driving addiction and the urgent need for rehabilitation and mental health services.

Published in: October 16, 2025