Background National smoking cessation strategies in Nigeria are hindered by lack of up-to-
date epidemiologic data. We aimed to estimate prevalence of tobacco smoking in Nigeria to …

Background: Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa, has reported relatively high levels
of alcohol misuse, yet limited resources to guide effective population-wide response. There …

Background Substance abuse is a worldwide problem that primarily affects adolescents,
resulting in chronic health complications as well as psychosocial challenges and economic …

Background Tobacco use during adolescence is a substantial problem and adolescents are
at higher risk of addiction and prolonged use. To reduce the burden of tobacco-related …

The use and misuse of psychoactive substances among adolescents are increasing in
Africa. While heavy episodic drinking among adolescents in Nigeria is growing, there are no …

Background Substance use remains a public health threat with serious effects. It may be
predicted by complex factors ranging from family to psychosocial disparities. We examined …

The increase in alcohol and cigarettes use among young people than any population strata
is of great concern. The use of alcohol that began in African traditional society as an activity …

Background: Psychoactive substance use was common among commercial motorcycle
operators. Studies had shown that there were some socio-demographic factors which were …

Substance use continues to constitute social and health problems, more so among
adolescents and young adults. One consequence is risky sexual behavior, a major problem …

Background Adolescent onset bipolar disorder often presents with co-morbid disorders of
which psychoactive substance use disorders are notable. Mania symptoms and co-morbid …