The paper examines drug prohibition and the problem of conformity in nigeria. Drug abuse is the willful misuse of either licit or illicit drugs for the purpose of recreation, perceived necessity or convenience. Criminality and substance abuse linked criminality and substance abuse have long been linked. Jan 31, 2019 over the past year alone, nearly 15% of the adult population in nigeria around 14. Nigeria is a transit point for heroin and cocaine intended for european, east asian, and north american markets. In nigeria, the most common types of abused drugs according to nafdac 2000 as cited by haladu 2003 are categorized as follows. Drug abuse, according to marwa, is worse than boko haram insurgencybehind all the crises faced in nigeria, including kidnapping, robbery and killings, is drug abuse. The specific objectives of the study are as follows to. Drug is an effective substance in the life of any living thing. Jun 23, 2016 substance abuse in nigeria and the new trend is becoming a significant medical, psychological, social and economic problem facing the nation. Prevalence of substance abuse among senior secondary students. There are over 190 million drug users around the world and the. How an improved understanding of drug use can contribute to peace and stability in nigeria nsrpinternational alert 2.
A study of petroleum hawkers in minna, niger state, nigeria usman isah ndashiru a. Apr 25, 2018 drug abuse in nigeria causes effects and solutions one of the problems that nigeria as a country suffers from is drug abuse. Drug prevention united nations office on drugs and crime. Types of drug abuse in nigeria, the most common types of abused drugs according to nafdac 2000 as cited by haladu 2003 are categorized as follows. Promising strategies to reduce substance abuse is an assessment of the most effective strategies used nationwide to reduce illicit drug and alcohol abuse and related crime. The brain changes from addiction can be lasting, so drug addiction is considered a relapsing disease.
Disclaimer this document has not been formally edited. Since 2004 drug traffickers have been increasingly using west african countries, including nigeria, for smuggling large amounts of cocaine from south america into europe and north america. Nigerian criminal gangs rose to prominence in the 1980s, owing much to the globalization of the worlds economies and the high level of lawlessness already in the country. Substance abuse, also known as drug abuse, is use of a drug in amounts or by methods which are harmful to the individual or others. It is therefore pertinent to differentiate the two use of psychoactive substances among adolescents concepts.
It causes a person to take drugs repeatedly, despite the harm they cause. Abuja, nigeria, 29 january 2019 the number of drug users in nigeria is estimated at 14. Drug trafficking is an ever mounting international security problem. So serious is the problems of crime and drug addiction in contemporary nigeria that it is a common sight to find children within these age bracket. Cocaine, heroin, marijuana, and amphetamines are examples of drugs classified to have abuse potential. National bureau of statistics nbs federal government of nigeria fgn created on. Furthermore, the problem instead of diminishing is growing at an alarming rate, threatening to. Effect of drug abuse on nigeria youths criminology project topics.
Pdf drugs, crimes and security challenges in nigeria, 1960 2012. The report is intended to serve as a guide to communities by identifying the core elements of promising strategies and illustrating these strategies with examples. Also the rapid situation assessment of drug problem in nigeria conducted by ndlea in collaboration with the united nations office for drugs and crimes unodc revealed that the vulnerable groups for drug abuse include students, the unemployed, artisans craftsman, commercial sex workers, long distance drivers, and street children. This country is listed among countries of the world that have not been unable to fight this problem effectively. Drug abuse is also associated with anti social vices among students such as cultism, thuggery, racketeering, and armed robbery. Prevention is the key drug addiction is a preventable disease. Manual of mental disorders fifth edition of the american psychi atric association also refers.
There has been a growing concern about the use of cannabis by young people and its potential effect on the behaviors they express which can often be criminal in nature. A total of 2,787 persons were interviewed for the kis. Repeated drug use can change the brain and lead to addiction. Results from nidafunded research have shown that prevention programs involving families, schools, communities, and the media are effective in reducing drug abuse. Drugrelated crime drugs are related to crime in multiple ways. Abdulahi 2009 viewed drug abuse as the use of drugs to the extent that interferes with the health and social function of an individual. The contents of this publication do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of unodc or contributory organizations, neither do they imply. Drug abuse includes the use of illegal drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, heroin, and other street drugs.
Drug abuse and addiction has a universal phenomenon potential adverse effects. Drug abuse in nigeria causes effects and solutions. Differing definitions of drug abuse are used in public health, medical and criminal justice contexts. Drug abuse is a more intense and often willful misuse of drugs. Criminal acts can range from activities such as driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, domestic violence, robberies, assaults, prostitution and rape. The data suggests that the prevalence of past year drug use in nigeria is more than twice the global average of 5. Number of people initiating treatment for their drug use s characteristics and profile of these customers drug consumption.
These are substances that directly act and stimulate the central nervous system. The manufacturing or distribution of illegal drugs such as methamphetamine or cannabis and the use of such drugs are crime and substance. Prevalence of drug abuse amongst university students in benin. If the nigerian youths should stop abusing drugs, they will be useful to. This paper explored the relationship between the abuse of drug and youth violence in nigeria. The abuse of drugs can have serious ramifications on a persons physical health, mental health, and overall wellbeing. Drug abuse is a major problem in the united states. The consequences of drug abuse by students include extreme violence, gang rape, drug induced suicide, paranoia, poor academic performance, larceny to feed the habit, school dropout, poor health. How an improved understanding of drug use can contribute to. Alhaji idris explained that from the record of drug abuse, the northwest has a statistics of 755 drug abusers, which is 37.
Users at the initial stage experience pleasant effects such as energy increase. Manual of mental disorders fifth edition of the american psychi. Central data catalog national bureau of statistics, nigeria. Nigerian epidemiological network on drug use nendu aim to monitor treatment demand and trends in drug use. The protection of the lives of citizens from the harmful effects of illicit drug trafficking and abuse, and the socioeconomic cost implications for the society was the reason for the launched of the war on drugs and the campaign against illicit. The occasion was the international day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking. Drugs cause changes the term drug is ambiguous, it means one and another thing simultaneously. How an improved understanding of drug use can contribute. Although many events and cultural factors affect drug abuse trends, when youths perceive drug abuse as harmful, they. This means that people in recovery are at risk for taking drugs.
Diagnosed clinically as a substance use disorder, addiction is a. Nigeria, eu and unodc release firstever national drug use. One of the most significant issues concerning drug abuse is the high risk for developing an addiction. Drug use in nigeria drug use in nigeria 2018 research research research research 2018 european union. The politics of drug control in nigeria international drug policy. The main objective of this research is to find out the prevalence of drug abuse amongst university students in benin. This means that the problem of drug abuse among students is the. The government reacted by establishing the national agency for food drug administration and control nafdac, and the national drug law enforcement agency ndlea to check. This means that the meaning of drug would differ depending on the context it is being used. The national survey on drug use and health was con ducted by the. In this post, we look at the causes and effects of drug abuse in nigeria. People who inject drugs constitute a sizeable proportion of high risk drug users in nigeria.
Drug use in nigeria 2018 united nations office on drugs. In some cases criminal or antisocial behaviour occurs when the. One major consequence of various nigerian tiers of government and the national drug abuse is. Perception of drug abuse amongst nigerian undergraduates. One of fivehigh risk drug users, injectsdrugs 80,000 users inject drugs in nigeria 376 thousand high risk drug users. How an improved understanding of drug use can contribute to peace and stability in nigeria nsrpinternational alert 3 overall, the research indicates that, at best, there is a need for nigerian law enforcement to more effectively. History of drug abuse in nigeria however, as time went on, the 1980s arrived and so also did drugs like cocaine, heroin, and hallucinogens find their way into the country. Chapter four discusses the challenges for the nigerian churches on drug abuse in the nigerian society. Common drugs of abuse include nicotine, cocaine, marijuana, ecstasy, heroine, amphetamines, among others lincoln. Nigeria, eu and unodc release firstever national drug use survey. Assess the prevalence of drug abuse amongst university students in benin.
In pharmacology, it is a chemical substance administered to a patient for the purpose of. On sunday this week, thisday newspaper carried an interview with olarewaju ipinmisho, former dg of the ndlea. The survey provides statisticallysound and policyrelevant data on the extent and pattern of drug use in nigeria, the sociodemographic characteristics of drug users, their. Users at the initial stage experience pleasant effects such as. Drug abuse or substance abuse refers to the use of certain chemicals for the purpose of creating pleasurable effects on the brain. Most directly, it is a crime to use, possess, manufacture, or distribute drugs classified as having a potential for abuse. Nigeria on substance use among public secondary schools showed alcohol was. Supporting this fact iwerimiejaja2 affirmed that crimes e. It was concluded that drug abuse can be eradicat collaboration between families, community, government and hospitals.
Organized crime in nigeria includes a number of fraudsters, drug traffickers and racketeers of various sorts originating from nigeria. Drug trafficking and the threat to nigerias national. Apr 29, 2012 does government of nigeria not know that apart from bringing opprobrium and international shame on nigeria whenever nigerian drug traffickers are arrested outside our shores, the consequences of the proliferation of drug abuse among younger citizens is the unprecedented violent crime in nigeria. Cannabis use and criminal behavioral tendencies in young. The boy with the incredible brain superhuman documentary real stories duration. Drug use in nigeria 2018 united nations office on drugs and crime vienna. Drug use in nigeria 2018 united nations office on drugs and. Human beings give drugs to their animals when they discovered that they are not healthy. Drug use nd bu the rmr reason why mn youths have been nrrtd, as well being a ur f crime nd hlth problem n our t today.
This study examines the influence of drug abuse on adolescent criminality in lagos, nigeria. Survey of drug use and crime in nigerian libraries journal of. Drug abuse is a global health and social problem often times, most people take drug abuse for drug with conditions and problems that vary locally 1. The petroleum hawkers who were almost exclusively males, within the age bracket 1535. Interviewees shared stories of drug use providing the spark. Provide information on people entering treatment in specialized treatment services and in particular. Pdf drug abuse and its effects in nigeria akonbede udama. In november 2009, a narconon drug educator joined with government officials and educators to bring a drug free message to youth. Drug prohibition policies and laws are premised on the health, social and economic implications of certain drugs.
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