Existing rehabilitation facilities can accommodate less than 10 percent of those in need. The country also faces a shortage of trained addiction specialists The post Drug Addiction: Youths hit hard as 14.3m Nigerians consumed illicit drugs in one year appeare…
Drug Addiction: Youths hit hard as 14.3m Nigerians consumed illicit drugs in one year
Nigeria faces a critical shortage of rehabilitation facilities and trained addiction specialists, with only 10% capacity to address 14.3 million illicit drug users. This systemic gap disproportionately impacts youths, exacerbating public health and social stability risks. Urgent policy and resource allocation are needed to mitigate the crisis.