What is Recreational drug use in Kenya?

Recreational drug use in Kenya is common among men, women, and youth from both rural and urban environments. The drugs reported to have been used include cigarettes, tobacco, kuber, shisha, packaged alcohol, chang'aa, hashish, bhang, cocaine, heroin, khat, inhalants, prescription drugs , and synthetic drugs. In recent years, recreational drug use has led to instances of abuse which can be traced to several causes including social stigma, poor parenting and poverty, and peer pressure. Some of the major effects are violence, the utilization of healthcare services, greater risk of contracting HIV, chemical dependence, and social stigma. Local communities and the national government have made efforts to address these issues.