· Ghana
Ghana treats drug use as a health issue
The Narcotics Control Commission Act replaced prison for possession for personal use with a fine, and described drug use as a public health matter. Before, possession carried a minimum of ten years.
Index score
916+7 points
Score by segment
| Segment | Before | After | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Possession25% of the index | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Personal cultivation25% of the index | 1 | 1 | — |
| Punishment & enforcement20% of the index | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Sharing & gifting10% of the index | 1 | 1 | — |
| Consumption10% of the index | 1 | 1 | — |
| Legal access10% of the index | 0 | 0 | — |
Segments are scored from 0 to 10. The scores after the change are Ghana's current scores.