Peer pressure, heredity, and socioeconomic status are frequently brought up in discussions about the complexity of drug addiction in the world. Mike Kesse, a gospel musician from Ghana, offers a distinct viewpoint by emphasising the spiritual aspects of this widespread problem.
He claims that spiritual forces are involved in drug addiction, which goes beyond simple societal influences.
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The crooner said that since drug addiction can be linked to spiritual forces, the God factor is necessary for healing people in such circumstances, as he related how God delivered him from alcohol abuse and other worldly lifestyles.
He suggests that addiction is a spiritual struggle in addition to a physical or psychological condition, which illuminates a deeper level of understanding. As a result, Kesse urged musicians who were abusing drugs to look to God for solace.
The “Oh Yes” hitmaker said this in an analysis of JoyNews’ hotline documentary “Creative Addictions,” which was produced by entertainment journalist Kwame Dadzie.
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There are times when it goes far beyond what we perceive as peer pressure. The spiritual dimension is something else we ought to consider. It has an aspect related to spirituality. Like an inheritance from the family. It is more profound than we often realise. You can look back at your family’s past and see if there are any examples of things that your mother or father did or did that you also did.
“Possibly womanising, if alcohol is not the cause. It is something you are doing. That is a bomb for a generation,” he declared.
The singer went on to say that drug users experience unfathomable consequences from their use.
You will be significantly impacted, both financially and emotionally. Emotionally, because anxiety can sometimes make you feel shy when you see the audience while performing; therefore, you need something to hide you from feeling shy. Ultimately, though, you will say something you will regret,” he continued.
