Abusive consumption of tramadol: a danger for youth in Maniema

Civil society forces vives de Lubutu warns about the increasing misuse of tramadol by young people in the Lubutu territory, Maniema. In an interview with Radio Okapi on June 10, 2026, they reported that some youths take 10 to 12 capsules at once for a doping effect, often combined with cannabis and alcohol (Zododo). This practice leads to psychological disorders, violent behavior, and a high risk of addiction and respiratory arrest. President Jean-Pierre Mutoro Mumbere believes the future of local youth is threatened.