Introduction Drug abuse is one of the most pressing challenges of our time, affecting millions of individuals, families, and communities worldwide. Beyond the temporary “high” it provides, drug abuse destroys lives, breaks families, fuels crime, and weakens societies. Whether it’s…
🚨 Introduction: A New Wave of Toxic Street Drugs Nigeria and other parts of West Africa are facing an alarming rise in the abuse of deadly homemade street drugs such as Kush, Khadafi, and Monkey Tail. These substances—often concocted from…
Introduction In recent years, Nigeria has witnessed an alarming rise in the abuse of prescription and synthetic drugs—a silent epidemic threatening the nation’s future. From Tramadol and codeine-based cough syrups to Rohypnol and methamphetamine (locally known as “mkpuru mmiri”), these…
Introduction The rise in drug abuse among teenagers and secondary school students in Nigeria has become a national concern. What used to be rare is now becoming increasingly common—children as young as 13 are abusing substances like inhalants (gum, glue,…