Drug abuse

Free medical: Army cautions soldiers against drug abuse

The Nigerian Army has advised soldiers against the intake of illicit drugs in order to…

NDLEA to curb drug abuse through task force

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it will adopt task force approach in…

Psychiatrist raises alarm over drug abuse in Adamawa

Dr Marcus Vandi, Head of Psychiatric Unit, Yola Specialist Hospital, Adamawa, has raised alarm over…

NDLEA solicits community support in curbing drug abuse menace

In its bid to rid the Federal Capital territory (FCT) of drug abuse, the National…

Expert wants churches to fight drug abuse

A Lagos- based medical expert, Dr Dokun Adedeji, on Saturday urged religious organisations and families…

Drug abuse: Ebonyi bans sale of tramadol, codeine substances

The Ebonyi State Government has totally banned the sale of tramadol and codeine-containing products in…

Drug abuse: Delta govt blames parental negligence as leading cause

The Delta State Government on Tuesday identified parental negligence as a leading cause of drug…

NAFDAC expresses concern over medicines abuse

National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has expressed concern over abuse…

Minister cautions youths against drug abuse, other vices

The Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr Solomon Dalung on Wednesday called for the…

Psychiatrist recommends way to curtail drug abuse

THealthMrs Althea Nwaeleh, Executive Director, Advocacy for Veritas, a Drug Addiction Treatment Initiative, has recommended…