The Executive Director of Life Out of Alcohol and Drugs Ghana (LOAD-Ghana) in the Upper East Region, Roger Atambire Abaa, has expressed deep concern over the increasing use of “wee toffee” among Senior High School (SHS) students.
This substance, a local combination of marijuana, condensed milk, and sugar, has reportedly become a popular snack among students, raising serious concerns about its impact on their health and academic performance.
Mr. Atambire described the situation as both alarming and widespread.
“If you visit the various SHSs, it is bad. The wee toffee is common among the students. Where they get them, one can’t tell, but these learners are consuming these substances like there is no tomorrow, and I think authorities ought to strengthen efforts that can curtail this growing behavior amongst the learners,” he stated.
Speaking on A1 Radio during a World Drug Day awareness segment, Mr. Atambire urgently called on school authorities and relevant stakeholders to take concrete steps to address this issue.
He emphasized the need for increased vigilance and proactive measures to either eliminate or significantly reduce the production and consumption of these substances in and around school premises.
Mr. Atambire’s comments highlight a critical issue facing many educational institutions in the region.
The rising trend of “wee toffee” consumption among SHS students, he said, is a call to action for parents, educators, and policymakers to prioritize the health and safety of learners.