Modesta Impact Initiative Advocates Rehabilitation and Mental Renewal for Drug Addicts

The Modesta Impact Initiative, a non-governmental organization committed to improving lives and transforming communities through outreach, health services, education, and empowerment, has extended its Drug Awareness and Rehabilitation Sensitization Project to the Colombia Ghetto Community at Krofrom in the Kumasi Metropolis.

The outreach, which took place on June 17, 2026, was aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of drug addiction and promoting mental renewal and rehabilitation among residents struggling with substance abuse.

The Colombia Ghetto, a community within Krofrom, is confronted with significant socioeconomic challenges, including poverty and limited economic opportunities.

These conditions have contributed to the growing prevalence of drug abuse, with many residents turning to substances as a coping mechanism.

Cocaine addiction, in particular, has become a major concern, affecting people across various age groups and perpetuating cycles of poverty, poor health, and social dysfunction.

Speaking during the outreach, the leader of Modesta Impact Initiative, Dr. Modesta Abbem, explained that the exercise formed part of activities marking World Drug Addiction Awareness Month.

According to her, the initiative sought to bring the global campaign against drug abuse to the grassroots level, ensuring that vulnerable communities most affected by addiction are not excluded from important discussions on prevention, rehabilitation, and recovery.

“This outreach is part of the commemoration of World Drug Addiction Awareness Month. We want to ensure that vulnerable communities affected by addiction are not left out of these critical conversations and interventions,” Dr. Abbem stated.

She noted that the programme was designed to educate residents on the health risks and dangers associated with cocaine and other forms of substance abuse while encouraging individuals battling addiction to seek help and rehabilitation.

Dr. Abbem further observed that the socioeconomic difficulties confronting residents in the community have played a significant role in the growing drug abuse problem.

“Many residents face limited economic opportunities, which has contributed to the prevalence of drug abuse as a coping mechanism. This is why education and awareness on the dangers of cocaine and other drugs remain crucial,” she added.

During the engagement, several residents struggling with addiction welcomed the initiative and shared personal testimonies about the devastating effects of substance abuse on their lives.

The Modesta Impact Initiative team offered counselling services and provided information on available support systems and rehabilitation opportunities.

Following the visit, Dr. Abbem expressed concern about the lack of rehabilitation and mental health services available to residents within the community and surrounding areas.

She identified poverty and unemployment as major factors driving continued substance abuse and addiction.

She therefore appealed to government and relevant state institutions to establish and adequately fund rehabilitation centres tailored to the needs of low-income communities.

“Government and other stakeholders must establish and adequately fund rehabilitation centres with a holistic approach to treatment. There is also the need for job creation and skills training programmes in communities affected by drug addiction,” Dr. Abbem appealed.

The Modesta Impact Initiative has over the years undertaken various community outreach programmes in prisons, schools, communities, and other vulnerable settings, positively impacting lives through education, counselling, health interventions, and empowerment initiatives.

The organization reaffirmed its commitment to supporting individuals battling addiction while advocating sustainable solutions that address the root causes of substance abuse in society.

Story filed by Isaac Aseidu, Kumasi