Drug Abuse and Self Medication Scenario in Nigeria .

Authors

  • J. F. Eniojukan School Of Pharmacy, Cmul, Idi-Araba, Lagos
  • B. A. Aina School Of Pharmacy, Cmul, Idi-Araba, Lagos
  • A. A. Alo School Of Pharmacy, Cmul, Idi-Araba, Lagos

Keywords:

Drug Abuse, Self-Medication, Prevalence

Abstract

Drug abuse has always been a problem in Nigeria. From the early sixties when drugs of abuse, mainly cannabis was brought into the country by soidiers returning from war, till now when various other chemicai substances - heroin, LSD, Cocaine, Amphetamine,
and volatile solvents to mention a few have entered into the scene. However, in Nigeria, there isn't enough research work done on drug abuse and self-medication. Most publications come from abroad.

Author Biography

J. F. Eniojukan , School Of Pharmacy, Cmul, Idi-Araba, Lagos

 

 

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Published

2000-05-01

How to Cite

Eniojukan , J. F., Aina , B. A., & Alo, A. A. (2000). Drug Abuse and Self Medication Scenario in Nigeria . The Nigerian Journal of Pharmacy, 31(3). Retrieved from https://psnnjp.org/index.php/home/article/view/257

Issue

Vol. 31 No. 3 (2000): Nigerian Journal of Pharmacy

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