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DRUG ABUSE AND ITS IMPLICATIONS IN NIGERIA

Drug abuse has become a critical public health and socio-economic challenge in Nigeria, with far-reaching consequences for individuals, families, and the nation at large. This study explored the concept of drug abuse, its prevalence, socio-demographic threats, and its implications, with a specific focus on Nigeria and the most affected regions in the post subsidy regime. Globally and across Africa, drug abuse is escalating due to urbanization, poverty, conflict, and weakened institutional responses. In Nigeria, over 14.3 million individuals aged 15–64 have engaged in drug use, with substances …