Background: The burden of drug abuse is becoming a public health concern in Nigeria.
Preventive measures should include identifying the root causes of the burden for targeted …

Background. In sub-Saharan Africa, substance use among adolescents has continued to be
a major public health concern, albeit poorly documented across many settings. Objective. To …

Objective: Substance use continues to be major risk behaviour among youth, with
consequent physical and/or mental health complications. The current study aimed to …

Background Tobacco use is the most important preventable cause of premature death and
major risk factor for non-communicable diseases. Due to strict tobacco legislation in the …

Aims: The objective of the study was to evaluate the periodontal health status among
cigarette smokers and non cigarette smokers, and oral hygiene measures. Settings and …

Abstract Background In Sierra Leone, adolescents are increasingly engaging in risky
activities, including cannabis use, which can lead to substance abuse, poor academic …

The study was conducted in response to the lack of epidemiological data in recent time on
the use of psychoactive substances by adolescents in metropolitan Lagos—a city unique for …

Background Association between psychiatric morbidity and substance abuse among
adolescent has been reported. However prevalence and pattern of such dysfunctions are …

Background Cannabis dependence in adolescents predicts increased risks of using other
illicit drugs, poor academic performance and reporting psychotic symptoms. The prevalence …

The use and misuse of psychoactive substances among adolescents are increasing in
Africa. While heavy episodic drinking among adolescents in Nigeria is growing, there are no …