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Stigmatization of Drugs User and Their Social Consequences in Bwari Area Council, Abuja Nigeria

Drug use has increasingly been recognized as a social and public health concern rather than solely a criminal issue. However, drug users continue to experience intense stigmatization in many societies. This study examines the stigmatization of drug users and its social consequences in Bwari Area Council, Abuja, Nigeria. The study specifically explores stigmatization, social relationships, employment opportunities, access to healthcare and social services, and self-perception among drug users in Bwari Area Council. The paper is anchored on Labelling Theory and adopts a survey research design. D…