Open AccessDrug treatment presentations at a treatment centre in southern Nigeria (2015–2018): Findings and implications for policy and practice
Author(s) -
Bawo Onesirosan James,
Sunday Osasu Olotu,
Olaniyi Ayilara,
Olubukola O. Arigbede,
Ihechiluru Goodnews Anozie,
Hope O Ogiku,
Joy Osagiator Ariyo,
Veronica Efiong,
Adeola O Adeyelu,
Majesty A Oni,
Dora O Odu
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
nigerian postgraduate medical journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.261
H-Index - 19
ISSN - 1117-1936
DOI - 10.4103/npmj.npmj_36_19
Subject(s) - medicine , drug , substance abuse , psychiatry , cannabis , audit , epidemiology , family medicine , environmental health , management , economics
Recent evidence suggests that rates of drug use and abuse in Nigeria exceed the global average. There is a strong treatment demand for psychoactive drug use disorders in Nigeria; however, it is not known whether available treatment facilities are attending to the array of treatment needs. This audit compares the pattern of presentations at a tertiary facility with a community-based survey.