Pharmaceuticals

Tramadol and the Opioid Paradox in Cameroon

A medical perspective on tramadol abuse in Cameroon, situating it within a broader landscape of substance misuse among young adults while arguing for controlled prescription protocols rather than outright prohibition. The writer identifies tramadol as a 'necessary evil'—essential for pain management yet vulnerable to abuse—and proposes a harm-mitigation framework centered on doctor-only dispensation and vendor accountability.