The Effects of Drug Abuse in North-East Senatorial District of Jigawa State, Nigeria

A Case Report

Abstract

Background: The incident of drug abuse is a problem that affects all countries across the globe. The intake of substances and their prevalence led to morbidity and mortality among the users. The study investigates the effects of substance abuse on the health of the users taking the North-East Zone of Jigawa State, Nigeria as the study area, the health consequences, and the recent trend of substance abuse among youth are outlined.
Method: A case report was employed to collect qualitative and quantitative data from 5 drug addicts through in-depth interviews.
Result: The present study reveals the rampant usage of prescription drugs in the area. Majority of the drug addicts are male, young and married and have low education and income levels they were influenced by their peers and environment and were ignorant about the consequences of drug abuse. They take drugs for energy booting the respondents were affected with mental and physical health problems
Conclusion: Tramadol, Diazepam, Exzol and Marijuana are the most commonly abused drugs in the area. Further studies should be conducted to address the unattended areas the study was unable to cover.