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WATCH: This drug addict reveals why he cannot quit smoking weed

Speaking to Victoria Kyei Baffour on GhanaWeb TV’s Everyday People, James who is now in his 20s said he started doing drugs shortly after dropping out of school.

“I stopped schooling when I was in class 6 and after that, I started to smoke weed. I was 12 years old by then”, he said.

James who now sells shoes in Accra said because he doesn’t have money to afford a good place to lay his head, he is compelled to rent in a ghetto which doesn’t help him take the clean path.

“I still smoke and nothing good comes from it. I wish to quit but it is not as easy as people think it is. You just don’t decide to stop smoking. I can do that myself but they sell those substances where I stay hence, I can get some to buy at any time. It’s a ghetto and most of these drug dealers live there including prostitutes,” he said.

James Amoah although dropped out of school at an early age, stated that he wishes to go back to school because he has realized that education is truly the key to success.

Watch the interview below:

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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