The Silent Epidemic: Judith Heard on Drug Abuse Among Uganda’s Youth and Celebrities | TUBTS Podcast

In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Ugandan icon and mental health advocate Judith Heard joins us for a raw conversation about drug abuse in Uganda — a silent epidemic that is claiming the lives of countless young men and women.We dive deep into the reality of substance abuse, addiction, and the painful journey many youths face, including time in rehab centers and the mental health toll that often goes unnoticed. Judith Heard shares personal insights, real-life stories, and a call to action for society, the media, and policymakers to do more.If you’ve ever wondered what’s really happening behind the scenes in Uganda’s youth culture or you care about mental health awareness, drug prevention, and healing communities, this episode is a must-watch.Timestamps0:00 - Intro01:30 I love the name02:30 Wanting to have her on the podcast 04:20 Having her on the podcast 06:00 Being called a socialite 09:00 Meeting Pr.Francis 10:40 People that have transformed their lives11:30 Survived on alcohol and drugs15:17 Moving to Dubai 17:30 Hardest Moments of being sober20:30 Going to parties25:38 Life as a mother 31:00 Galatians 2:2034:40 Drug abuse in Uganda 41:00 The rich vs the Poor on drugs 46:10 Geosteady’s drug addiction 54:55 Comprehensive Insurance in Uganda 59:05 Ugandan presenters and MediaSubscribe for more conversations that matterNew episodes every week!#JudithHeard #DrugAbuseUganda #MentalHealthUganda #UgandanYouth #RehabUganda #SubstanceAbuse #UgandaPodcast #MentalHealthAwareness #StopDrugAbuse #EmpathyFirst #UgandanStories