At the Bobo-Dioulasso remand center (MACB), 90% of minors (under the age of 18) are imprisoned for acts of narcotics consumption, in this case drugs. However, the government and certain structures make efforts through panels to prevent the situation of young people who indulge in the consumption of these narcotics.
Despite awareness campaigns, these young people, especially minors, continue to indulge in drugs. Even being inside the prison, they still benefit from support, advice and awareness of the consequences of the consumption of these narcotics. Indeed, during an awareness session for the benefit of around twenty minors detained on July 10, 2023, an educator from the place in the social action service of the remand and correction center explains. ” Drug use is a recurrent practice among the young fringe of the population. And yet, it is harmful to physical and mental health. For example, the consumption of the drug can lead to diseases such as lung cancer, throat cancer and even insanity. Apart from diseases, the perpetrator can end up in prison for at least three years or more “, he argues. Still according to the educator, the main objective of this conference is to help these minors to quit drugs after their release from prison so that they can lead a healthy life “. In the end, the minors say they are aware of the dangers associated with drug use. They say they have taken good note and promise not to indulge in drugs anymore. ” I wouldn’t want to come back here anymore because of drugs. When I get out of prison, I will adopt a good behavior in order to become useful for society. I will no longer turn to drugs and I call on other comrades to get rid of drugs », Launches a miner.
Ben Alassane DAO
