Tramadol is a widely prescribed painkiller around the world. As a synthetic opioid, it offers a
valuable substitute for morphine and its derivatives in African countries. However, the …

Objective Increase in alcohol and substance use among college students is a global public
health concern. It is associated with the risk of alcohol and substance use disorders to the …

Background The use of substances such as alcohol, tobacco, khat, or drugs among young
people is becoming a public health concern globally, with particularly high prevalence rates …

Background Polysubstance use is defined as the use of more than one non-prescribed licit
or illicit substance either concurrently or simultaneously. This study aimed to determine the …

Purpose Cannabis as a recreational drug is prohibited in Nigeria. Consequently, the open
use of cannabis attracts both formal and informal sanctions. As such, there is much stigma …

Background: Psychoactive substance use is a major global public health issue. Use of
psychoactive substances has been associated with negative consequences among …

Psychoactive substance use is a social and public health issue that has become a global
epidemic affecting various countries, including Nigeria. High occurrences of this menace …

In Nigeria, family is most important. It is usually made up of people who are related by blood,
marriage, or adoption. Family plays a major role in influencing the use of psychoactive …

Substance Abuse among youths is a major public health challenge globally. Complications
associated with drug abuse include psychiatric disorders, sexual violence, drug …

The use of psychoactive substances for recreational and therapeutic purposes is increasing
in Nigeria. Yet, there is a shortage of studies investigating the motivations for using drugs in …