Most people in the Western Cape use the drug, tik as a primary substance.
This was revealed by the latest Phase 50 report, released in 2022, which was compiled by the South African Community Epidemiology
Network on Drug Use, reported by 36 specialist treatment centres/programmes
between January & June 2021.
South Africa commemorates National Drug Awareness Week
between 20 – 27 June 2022.
According to the report, 35% used Tik, 24% cannabis, 18%
used alcohol and 7% for heroin which together, comprises 84 percent of all
admissions.
According to the Western Cape’s Social Development MEC,
Sharna Fernandez, more than 2 433 people were treated across all 36 treatment
centres in the first half of 2021. She added that close to 9 200 individuals
accessed substance abuse prevention and treatment services offered by the
Department and its partners.
“No one grows up thinking they are going to become addicted
to alcohol or drugs. I would like to thank all the individuals, communities,
organisations and civil society working together to help provide support to
those experiencing a substance use disorder. Anybody needing more information
or assistance can contact us on the www.heretohelp.co.za website, or the DSD
hotline on 0800 220 250,” said Fernandez.
PICTURED: Screenshot of latest SACENDU reportDone By: Mitchum George
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