A Ghanaian man has opened up about his dramatic fall from wealth and affluence into the abyss of poverty and drug addiction.
Preferring to remain anonymous, the man recounted his story during a recent radio interview, detailing how his life spiralled downward after an encounter with a drug dealer, he regarded as a friend.
The man, who once enjoyed a luxurious lifestyle complete with expensive cars and a high-profile marriage to a white woman, described how his fortunes took a severe downturn after relocating abroad.
His descent began in Ghana but worsened after he met a dealer he referred to as a “friend” in London.
This individual introduced him to a dangerous combination of cocaine and marijuana, which he was initially led to believe was just a potent form of marijuana.
“A friend in London laced my ‘weed’ with cocaine,” he revealed, explaining how the mix led him into a state of debilitating addiction.
Unable to go a day without the substance, he found himself increasingly dependent on the deadly drugs.
As his addiction deepened, the man lost everything he had worked for, including his wealth and status. Despite his academic achievements and previous success, he has become a mere shadow of his former self, struggling with poverty and substance abuse.
He notes that withdrawing from drugs has not been easy owing to the toll it has on one’s body and the mental health.