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[QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 78652, member: 636"]
Ngomahuru Psychiatric Hospital's medical superintendent, Dr. Parerenyatwa Maramba, reports the facility admitted 825 patients in a recent eleven-month span. Nearly a quarter of those were new cases, with substance abuse disorders driving the overwhelming majority. The hospital is severely over capacity, regularly packing over 100 patients into a male ward built for sixty.

Maramba directly linked the crisis to unchecked drug suppliers, stating addicts cannot combat cravings without broader intervention. He highlighted a destructive cycle where patients, after discharge, face relapse due to ongoing community drug use, widespread stigma, and a lack of family support. This stigma often leads to job loss or abandoned education, further complicating recovery.

The doctor emphasized that psychosocial support from families is a critical component of rehabilitation. He appealed for greater community involvement, noting that the institution's role is to care for those whose mental health conditions make them a danger. Without addressing the root causes and providing sustained support, the revolving door of admissions will continue.
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