Subjective Experiences and Meaning Associated with Drug Use and Addiction in Nigeria: A Mixed Method Approach

Subjective Experiences and Meaning Associated with Drug Use and Addiction in Nigeria: A Mixed Method Approach

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Purpose: Nigeria is experiencing increased rate of drug use among young people. Studies have shown a very high rate of drug use and addiction among university undergraduates and this study was aimed at examining the experiences and meanings associated with drug abuse and addiction among university students while also identifying the causative factors of the use of psychoactive...
 
Published at Global Journal of Health Science
Volume 9
Issue 8
Pages 57-65
Published in 2017
 
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Olujide A. Adekeye, Jonathan A. Odukoya, Olufunke Chenube, David O. Igbokwe, Angie Igbinoba& Elizabeth I. Olowookere
Olowookere Elizabeth » Olowookere, Elizabeth Ibukunoluwa is a lecturer in the Department of Psychology, Covenant University. She is a focused, resourceful, and dynamic young academic with a doctor of philosophy degree in Psychology from Covenant University. With a research interest in industrial and organizational psychology, Olowookere aims to expand the body of knowledge and advance human development through... view full profile
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