9 hours ago · Cannabis remains the most widely used illicit substance in the African Region. The highest prevalence and increase in use is being reported in West and Central Africa with rates …

Our study reflects a high use of psychoactive substances and drugs among adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa. It is important that interventions and rehabilitation programmes are …

Cannabis remains the most widely used illicit substance in the African Region. The highest prevalence and increase in use is being reported in West and Central Africa with rates …

primary drugs consumed are opioids (37%) and cannabis (36%). Cannabis is the main drug of concern for people on treatment and use is highest in West and Central Africa.

Though a lot remains to be known about drinking and alcohol-related problems in Africa, there are a few consistent finding from survey research. Abstention rates are high, especially among

The use and abuse of beverage alcohol across Africa now covers both local and industrialized types (Riley and Marshall, 1999). The underage group, young persons of both sexes as well …

Dec 9, 2019 · Target 3.5 of the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is to strengthen the prevention and treatment of substance abuse, including narcotic drug abuse …

Aug 1, 2003 · A national survey on the prevalence and social consequences of the substance use among second cycle and out of school youth. Drug abuse has become a global phenomenon …

Substance (Drug) Abuse is increasing in Kenya and especially among the youth. Current statistics indicate that more than half of drug users are aged 10-19 years. Most studies done in the …

Apr 19, 2024 · Africa remains a key transit region for cocaine, heroin, and cannabis resin and accounts for half of the global seizures of pharmaceutical opioids, particularly tramadol putting …