Open AccessUnderstanding youth with substance use disorders (SUDs) in Rwanda: A health promotion perspective
Author(s) -
James Ngamije,
Callixte Yadufashije
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
asian journal of medical sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2091-0576
DOI - 10.3126/ajms.v11i4.28123
Subject(s) - medicine , perspective (graphical) , promotion (chess) , substance abuse , health promotion , substance use , public health , psychiatry , nursing , political science , artificial intelligence , politics , computer science , law
Youth drug abuse has been subject of public concern for many years. In Rwanda, despite nearly two decades of developing prevention initiatives, the problem persists with significant disparities present across the country. This review evaluates a health promotion perspective that addresses the specific needs of vulnerable youth.