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The Burden of Drug Abuse in Nigeria: A Scoping Review of Epidemiological Studies and Drug Laws

Abubakar ibrahim jatau.

1 School of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, University of Tasmania, Hobart, TAS, Australia

Abubakar Sha’aban

2 School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia

3 Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria

Kabiru Abubakar Gulma

4 School of Global Health and Bioethics, Euclid University, The Gambia

Zayyanu Shitu

5 Hospital Services Management Board, Ministry of health, Gusau, Nigeria

Garba Mohammed Khalid

6 Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Università Degli Studi di Milano, Milano, Italy

Abubakar Isa

7 Malaria Consortium Nigeria, Dutse, Nigeria

Abubakar S. Wada

8 Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Bayero University Kano, Kano, Nigeria

Mohammed Mustapha

Background: The burden of drug abuse is becoming a public health concern in Nigeria. Preventive measures should include identifying the root causes of the burden for targeted intervention. We, therefore, aim to conduct a scoping review of the literature to summarize the findings of epidemiological studies on drug abuse and provisions of drug laws in Nigeria. The review also provides appropriate recommendations as interventions for prevention.

Methods: We conducted a systematic search of the literature on PubMed to identify information on drug abuse and drug laws in Nigeria from the inception of the database to March 2020. Additional information was retrieved from Google Scholar, a manual search of included articles, discussion with experts on the subject matter, and gray literature. Study selection was performed using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statements. Information from gray literature was assessed for quality and accuracy using the AACODS checklist (authority, accuracy, coverage, objectively, date, significance).

Results: The systematic search of the literature generated 253 studies. Nine articles were obtained from other sources. After the selection process, 23 eligible studies were included for review. A prevalence of 20–40% and 20.9% of drug abuse was reported among students and youths, respectively. Commonly abused drugs include cannabis, cocaine, amphetamine, heroin, diazepam, codeine, cough syrup and tramadol. Sources where abusers obtained drugs, were pharmacies/patent medicine shops, open drug markets, drug hawkers, fellow drug abusers, friends, and drug pushers. Drug abuse was common among undergraduates and secondary school students, youths, commercial bus drivers, farmers, and sex workers. Reason for use included to increase physical performance, stress and to derive pleasure. Poor socioeconomic factors and low educational background were the common risk factors associated with drug abuse. We identified several drug laws and policies that were established under government agencies such as the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), National Agency for Foods and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) and a Presidential Advisory Committee.

Conclusion: Findings from epidemiological studies on drug abuse in Nigeria has demonstrated that the burden of drug abuse is still high despite the existing drug laws, policies, and strategies for prevention. Measures to reduce the burden should involve the community, government, and religious bodies. Preventive measures should target the youths, the students, identified sources of the drugs, reasons and risk factors associated with drug abuse in Nigeria.

Introduction

Drug abuse is emerging as a global public health issue. The recent world drug report-2019 of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) estimated that 271 million (5.5%) of the global population (aged between 15 and 64 years), had used drugs in the previous year [ 1 ]. Also, it has been projected that 35 million individuals will be experiencing drug use disorders [ 1 ]. Further, the Global Burden of disease Study 2017 estimated that, in 2017, there were 585,000 deaths due to drug use, globally [ 1 ]. The burden of drug abuse (usage, abuse, and trafficking) has also been related to the four areas of international concern, viz. organized crime, illicit financial flows, corruption, and terrorism/insurgency [ 2 ]. Therefore, global interventions for preventing drug abuse including its impact on health, governance, and security, requires a widespread understanding of the prevalence, frequently implicated drugs, commonly involved population, sources of the drugs and risk factors associated with the drug abuse.

In Nigeria, the burden of drug abuse is on the rise and becoming a public health concern. Nigeria, which is the most populous country in Africa, has developed a reputation as a center for drug trafficking and usage mostly among the youth population [ 5 , 6 ]. According to the 2018 UNODC report “Drug use in Nigeria”—The first large-scale, nationwide national drug use survey in Nigeria, one in seven persons (aged 15–64 years) had used a drug in the past year [ 3 ]. Also, one in five individuals who had used drug in the past year is suffering from drug-related disorders [ 3 ]. Drug abuse has been a cause of many criminal offences such as theft, burglary, sex work, and shoplifting [ 3 ].

Nigeria is an enormously diverse country with over 400 ethnicities and many religious groups [ 9 ]. Drug abuse is therefore viewed within a broader context in Nigeria, due to its multicultural nature. For instance, most societies do not consider the use of some drugs which do not produce overt behavioral changes as drug abuse. However, despite this multicultural nature of the Nigerian population, there is a consistent outcry from both the public, police, preachers, health professionals, teachers, regulatory agencies and parents on the growing burden of drug abuse (abuse of drugs which affect behavior) in the country. The recent call was that of the President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria [ 4 ].

Efforts to prevent the growing burden of drug abuse in Nigeria involve the identification of evidence-based information on the extent of the problem, from epidemiological studies. To date, most of the information on drug abuse in Nigeria is reported by the media (print, electronic and online). However, scientific evidence from epidemiological studies has started emerging in recent years. Although there were attempts in the past to summarize such studies in the form of a narrative review, such reviews were limited with lack of systematic search of the literature. Also, such studies were published in 1982 [ 5 ], 1991 [ 6 ], and 1992 [ 7 ]. There is, therefore, a need for recent summarized data on drug abuse in Nigeria. We, therefore, aim to conduct a scoping review of the literature to summarize the findings of epidemiological studies on drug abuse and provisions of drug laws in Nigeria. In this review, we attempt to summarize the results from various studies regarding the prevalence of drug abuse, commonly abused drugs, sources of the drugs, group of people frequently involved, the reason for drug abuse, risk factors, extant policies and laws, and to recommend intervention measures for prevention.

Literature Search

In the literature search, we have not restricted our sources of information to any specific period. A systematic search of the literature regarding drug abuse in Nigeria was conducted using PubMed from the inception of the database to March 13, 2020. A search strategy using the following terms both as medical sub-heading (MeSH) and free text as title and abstract (tiab) was developed. The search terms used included: “abuse drug” [MeSH], “abuse drug” [tiab], “illicit drug use” [tiab], “drug, illicit” [MeSH], “psychoactive drugs” [MeSH], Nigeria [tiab]. Relevant studies were also identified manually from the reference lists of the included articles and discussion with experts on the subject matter. Additional information was also retrieved from Google Scholar using the following search expression “Drug abuse, illicit drug abuse, psychotropic abuse in Nigeria.” Based on previous recommendations, only the first 200 search results from the Google scholar search were considered for inclusion [ 8 ]. The search strategies employed in the systematic search of the literature in PubMed and Google Scholar is provided in Appendix 1 . Due to limited research on drug abuse in Nigeria, gray literature related to drug abuse in Nigeria were identified in Google search, web pages of drug regulatory agencies in Nigeria, and the UNODC. Information from gray literature was evaluated for trustworthiness and relevance based on AACODS (Authority, Accuracy, Coverage, Date, Significance) checklist [ 9 ].

Study Selection

Studies or reports were included in this review based on the following criteria: reporting prevalence/incidence of drug abuse in Nigeria; conducted among different populations in the community, government policies and interventions on drug abuse; and drug laws in Nigeria. Studies or reports were excluded from this review if they focused on alcohol abuse only. Disagreements between authors regarding study selection were resolved through discussion until consensus was reached. Figure 1 demonstrates the study selection process.

PRISMA Flowchart for the study selection process.

Data Extraction

Information extracted from the included studies included: study authors, population/sample size, settings, prevalence, commonly abused drugs, sources, reasons, and factors associated with the drug abuse.

Operational Definition

There was no universal definition of the term “Drug abuse” in the literature. In this review, the definition of drug abuse by Benjamin and Chidi (2014) was adopted and modified [ 10 ]. “the use of a drug that is not generally accepted on medical ground, i.e. continuous or occasional use of drugs that would cause overt behavioral change by the individual either of his own choice or under a feeling of compulsion, to achieve his wellbeing or what he conceives as of his own wellbeing” [ 10 ].

Results and Discussion

The initial search PubMed and Google Scholar generated 53 articles and 200 records, respectively. One study was identified following discussion with an expert, two from a manual search of included studies and six articles from Google search. The screening for duplicates excluded twenty-two articles. One hundred and forty-eight articles were removed after screening for title and abstracts, and 62 studies did not meet the eligibility criteria and were excluded. A total of 30 studies were included in this review; 23 epidemiological studies [ 3 , 11 – 21 , 23 – 32 ], one thesis inclusive [ 22 ], five reports from the websites of drug-related agencies [ 38 , 41 , 43 , 44 ] and UNODC [ 2 ], and two articles from newspapers[ 40 , 45 ]. Figure 1 illustrates the study selection process.

Nine of the included epidemiological studies were conducted among secondary school students [ 12 , 16 , 21 – 24 , 27 , 30 , 31 ], five among drug abusers [ 15 , 18 , 25 , 29 , 32 ], four among undergraduate students [ 17 , 20 , 26 , 28 ], three among members of different populations in the community [ 3 , 11 , 14 ], two among commercial vehicle drivers [ 13 , 19 ]. Table 1 shows the characteristics of the included studies.

Summary of the included epidemiological studies.

FCT, Federal Capital Territory; LSD, Lysergic acid diethylamide; NR, Percentage not reported in the study.

Prevalence of Drug Abuse in Nigeria

Of the 23 epidemiological studies, only seven reported an overall prevalence of drug abuse among the study sample [ 3 , 11 - 13 , 21 , 22 , 27 ]. Given the heterogenic nature of the studies, determination of the pool prevalence of drug abuse in Nigeria may not be possible. Four of the studies were conducted among secondary school students and reported a prevalence between 20 and 40% [ 12 , 21 , 22 , 27 ]. A prevalence of 14.4% was reported among members of the general public (all ages), 20.9% among youths in the community [ 11 ], and 81.1% among commercial bus drivers [ 13 ].

Commonly Abused Drugs in Nigeria

The most frequently implicated drugs, consistently reported by the majority of the studies were; cannabis [ 3 , 12 , 14 , 16 - 19 , 21 , 22 , 24 - 31 ], codeine [ 3 , 12 , 14 , 15 , 17 , 24 , 25 , 28 ], amphetamine/dexamphetamine [ 3 , 14 - 17 , 21 , 22 , 24 , 25 , 27 , 29 , 32 ], heroin [ 3 , 14 , 16 – 18 , 21 , 22 , 26 , 27 ], cocaine [ 12 , 14 , 15 , 17 , 18 , 21 , 22 , 25 ], diazepam [ 26 , 27 , 30 – 32 ], and cough syrup [ 3 , 14 – 16 ], Reactivan (fencamfamine) [ 16 , 31 ], Mandrax [ 27 , 29 – 31 ], and tramadol [ 3 , 11 , 13 ].

Some drugs were frequently reported by studies published in the early 80s [ 29 – 32 ]. Proplus (caffeine 50 mg) was reported by three papers published in 1982 [ 30 – 32 ], and Madrax (Methadone and diphenhydramine) in studies published between 1981 and 2011 [ 27 , 29 – 31 ]. The absence of these drugs in recent studies may be related to the decline in their availability in Nigeria.

Cannabis was the most abused drug reported across the different study populations. The prevalence of cannabis abuse among members of the general public was 10.8% [ 3 ] and 22.7% among adolescents of 25 years and younger [ 14 ]. The frequency of abuse among secondary school students was between 0.6 and 34%, with a pooled prevalence of 12.5% [ 12 , 16 , 21 , 22 , 24 , 31 ]. The abuse of cannabis among undergraduate students was also common, with a prevalence of 8–11% [ 17 , 26 , 28 ].

The frequency of cocaine abuse ranges from 1.6 to 4.8% among secondary school students [ 12 , 16 , 21 , 22 ], 0.6–10% among undergraduate students [ 26 , 28 , 33 ] and 0.1–0.6% among members of the general public [ 3 , 14 ]. The widespread use of cocaine in Nigeria may be related to easy access due to increased trafficking of drugs despite the existing legal control measures [ 22 , 34 ].

Codeine was the third most frequently reported drug of abuse from the included studies. The prevalence of abuse in the general public (all ages) was 2.4% [ 3 ], and 22.7% among adolescent [ 14 ]. A prevalence of 3–8.2% [ 17 , 28 ], and between 5.3 and 28% [ 12 , 24 ] was recorded among undergraduate students and secondary school students respectively. Table 1 indicates the frequently abused drugs. The high rates of drug abuse among the younger persons could reflect the easy accessibility of these drugs, peer group influence and possibly lack of effective counseling programs in secondary schools and universities.

Sources Where Drug Abusers Obtained Drugs

Identifying the sources where drug abusers obtained drugs is essential in preventing drug abuse in Nigeria. Interventions to block the supply of these drugs from identified sources could reduce the increasing prevalence of drug abuse. Only five studies reported the sources of the drugs being abused. The common sources included: pharmacies/patent medicine shops (23–33%) [ 15 , 25 , 31 , 32 ], open markets (17%) [ 31 ], drug hawkers [ 25 , 32 ], hawkers of traditional herbal preparations [ 25 ], fellow drug abusers (8%) [ 15 ], underground agents (57%) [ 31 ], family members (1.6–33%) [ 22 , 27 , 31 ], friends (up to 61%) [ 22 , 27 ], teachers (3%) [ 22 , 27 ], physician (8.3%) [ 22 ], other health practitioners (3.0%) [ 22 ].

Reasons for Drug Abuse in Nigeria

Determination of the reasons why people indulged in drug abuse may guide the development and implementation of targeted interventions for reducing the burden of drug abuse in Nigeria. The eleven studies that reported the reasons for drug abuse gave several reasons. The commonly reported reasons included the following: to increase physical performance [ 11 , 13 , 14 , 17 , 19 , 30 , 32 ], to drive pleasure [ 13 , 14 , 17 , 27 , 30 ], desire to relax/sleep [ 13 , 14 , 17 , 27 , 30 ], experiment/curiosity [ 15 , 19 , 26 , 30 , 31 ], to keep awake [ 19 , 25 , 27 , 30 , 32 ], to relieve stress [ 13 , 14 , 17 ], to relieve anxiety [ 13 , 15 , 27 ], unemployment [ 14 , 17 ], frustration [ 14 , 15 ], and easy access [ 16 , 25 ].

Exterior or curiosity motives, often in the form of extreme explorative curiosity to experience ‘the unknown’ about drugs, motivate individuals into drug use and subsequent drug misuse and abuse. The first experience in drug abuse produces a state of arousal in the form of extreme happiness and pleasure, which in turn motivates users to continue [ 34 ]. With the high poverty rate of about 50% of people living in extreme poverty in Nigeria [ 35 ], and the rising rate of unemployment (23.1%) [ 36 ], indicate how challenging the socioeconomic condition could be for many Nigerians. These conditions could predispose people to engage in drug abuse to work harder to earn a living or to ward off the stress and frustration of daily living in hardship.

Risk Factors Associated With Drug Abuse

Nineteen of the included studies examined factors that could raise people’s likelihood of drug abuse [ 3 , 11 – 23 , 25 , 27 – 32 ]. Among the frequently reported factors included being a male gender [ 3 , 12 , 13 , 15 , 16 , 18 - 20 , 22 , 23 , 25 , 27 , 28 , 32 ], younger age [ 3 , 15 , 17 , 27 , 29 , 32 ], poor economic status [ 13 , 14 , 25 , 28 ], unemployment [ 14 , 18 , 25 ], and parental deprivation (broken home) [ 14 , 15 , 28 , 30 , 31 ], Other factors included having a lower education level [ 13 , 28 , 32 ], and peer-group influence [ 15 , 22 , 23 , 28 , 30 , 31 ].

Younger population aged ≤35 years older was the most common group of people indulged in drug abuse based on the data of the included studies. The prevalence of drug abuse among this population may be the reason why some of the studies were specifically conducted among this group of people in the general population [ 11 , 14 ], undergraduate students [ 17 , 20 , 26 ], and secondary school students [ 12 , 16 , 21 – 24 , 26 , 27 , 30 , 31 ]. Also, studies have shown that over 50% of persons with drug abuse-related psychiatric admission were secondary school students [ 29 , 32 ]. These findings also suggest that the prevalence of drug abuse among secondary school students is high. Young people are the most valuable asset for sustainable social development in any society, but most of this population lacks awareness of substance addiction which would empower them to escape drug abuse. This limitation is demonstrated in a study carried out among secondary school teachers and students in Nigeria [ 37 ]. The study revealed that approximately 60% of students were never exposed to drug abuse education, while 73% of teachers reported that they currently did not teach their students about drug abuse education. This finding could be another reason for the highest prevalence in younger populations, and a crucial gap that could be targeted for interventions.

Determinants of drug abuse also included those related to family background. Individuals from polygamous family backgrounds, dysfunctional families (parental deprivation), being single and having parents or relatives who abuse drugs are more likely than those who are not to abuse drugs [ 14 , 17 , 18 , 28 ]. Since in most cases children from broken families or polygamous families are left alone to feed themselves and their desire to go to school is often not of great concern to family members. Thus, to escape the reality of frustration and family strain, they find themselves entangled in substance abuse habits.

The peer-group influence was a predictor of drug abuse which most studies consistently reported. People with friends who abuse drugs are more likely than those with friends who do not abuse drugs to engage in the act [ 15 , 22 , 23 , 30 , 31 ].

The same author identified religion as a protective determinant of drug abuse in Nigeria in two studies [ 19 , 20 ]. Makanjuola et al. found that undergraduate medical students who are religious are less likely than those who were not to engage in drug abuse [ 20 ]. Further, religious commercial drivers are less probable to engage in drug abuse than those who are not religious [ 19 ]. Commercial drivers in Nigeria constitute an integral part of socioeconomic growth, on which the majority of the public depend for transport. Preventing drug abuse among commercial vehicle operators in Nigeria will, therefore ensure optimum safety for the people.

Psychiatric Admission due to Drug Abuse

Three studies were on psychiatric admission due to drug abuse [ 25 , 29 , 32 ]. The studies were conducted in Kaduna state (northwestern region) in 1986 [ 29 ], Edo state (south southern region) in 1976 [ 32 ], and the other was performed at all psychiatric facilities in Nigeria [ 25 ]. Findings of these studies showed the psychiatric symptoms resulting in admissions included toxic psychosis, anxiety state, schizophrenia, delusion [ 25 , 32 ]. There was no suicide case recorded in all the studies.

Policy and Laws Against Drug Abuse in Nigeria

In Nigeria, the fight against drug abuse is backed by federal laws as far back as 1935. Since then, many laws were enacted, while others were amended leading to the establishment of the National Drug Laws Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) -an agency with the sole responsibility of tackling drug abuse and related offences [ 38 ]. Some of the most important laws against the cultivation, trafficking, and abuse of illicit drugs in Nigeria are as follows [ 38 ]:

• 1 The Dangerous Drugs Ordinance of 1935 enacted by the British Colonial administration.
• 2 The Indian Hemp Decree No. 19 of 1966.
• 3 The Indian Hemp (Amendment) Decree No. 34 of 1979.
• 4 The Indian Hemp (Amendment) Decree, and the Special Tribunal (Miscellaneous Offences) Decree No. 20 of 1984.
• 5 >The Special Tribunal (Miscellaneous Offences) (Amendment) Decree of 1986 and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency Decree No. 48 of 1989 (as amended by Decree No.33 of 1990, Decree No 15 of 1992 and Decree No. 62 of 1999). These laws were harmonized as an Act of the parliament, CAP N30 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria (LFN) 2004. This Act established the NDLEA.

Government Efforts in Preventing Drug Abuse in Nigeria

The NDLEA has been launching nationwide enforcement activities to seize drugs of abuse and arrest drug abusers in the community; sensitization program, rehabilitation and border patrol to checkmate trafficking of illicit drugs to and from Nigeria [ 38 ]. The 2019 NDLEA report has shown that in the last 10 years of operations, a total of 56, 745, 795, 555 kg of drugs were seized, 85, 058 persons with drug-related offences were arrested and 16, 937 cases were secured and convicted [ 39 ].

Recently, The Federal government of Nigeria, through Pharmacists Council of Nigeria (PCN) -an agency in charge of regulating the practice of pharmacy in Nigeria, banned the operation of open drug markets in Nigeria [ 40 ]. This effort was introduced to sanitize the drug distribution system in the country. The PCN also prohibits the handling of drugs by unlicensed personnel, especially prescription and controlled only drugs [ 41 ].

The National Agency for Foods and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), an agency of the Federal government of Nigeria, banned the manufacturing, importation and sale (without a valid prescription) of codeine and codeine-containing syrups in Nigeria [ 42 ]. In 2018, the agency shut down some pharmaceutical companies involved in the manufacturing of codeine-containing syrups in the country [ 43 ].

Other strategies by the Federal government include the establishment of the National Drug Control Master Plan (NDCMP) [ 44 ]. The NDCMP is a national blueprint for addressing the complex issues of drug trafficking, production, cultivation, and abuse in Nigeria. In 2018, the Federal government constituted a Presidential Advisory Committee for the Elimination of Drug abuse in Nigeria. The committee was saddled with the responsibility of advising the government on ways to reduce the increasing burden of drug abuse in the country [ 45 ]. However, the literature suggests that the burden of drug abuse may continue to rise in Nigeria due to the involvement of politics in law enforcement and lack of political goodwill [ 46 , 47 ].

Gaps Identified in the Included Literature

• 1 Results from the included studies have shown that, despite the existence of Federal drug laws, and national drug policies and strategies, the burden of drug abuse and proliferation of controlled drugs are still on the increase in the country.
• 2 Most of the epidemiological studies were conducted among secondary school students. Only a few studies were performed among the general population to identify other vulnerable groups of people involved in drug abuse.
• 3 Only three studies were conducted on psychiatric admission related to drug abuse. Of the three studies, the most recent was published in 1986.
• 4 Only a few studies reported sources of drugs, reasons for the abuse and risk factors associated with drug abuse. Identifying this information could guide the implementation of interventions.

Recommendations

Reports from the included studies demonstrate that intervention measures to prevent drug abuse in Nigeria should be all-inclusive. The government, society, religious bodies, Non-Governmental Organisations as well as individuals all have a role to play. The efforts are numerous and not exhaustive. Below are some recommendations that might be applied to address the growing epidemic:

• (1)The government should provide more employment opportunities to the youths and review existing drug laws to include stiffer penalties for offenders [ 38 ]. Allocation of funds to drug-related agencies should be increased to better the fight against the abuse of drugs. Enforcement activities should be more effective through strengthening the activities of taskforce at Federal and State governments levels. Nigerian borders should be well protected with surveillance activities by responsible agencies.
• (2)Applying the conceptual model for understanding adverse drug events in the community [ 48 ]. Intervention measures based on Group-focused Cognitive Behavioral Health Education Program (GCBHEP) should be adopted to improve awareness and behavioral change [ 49 ]. Based on the model, other community-based education awareness in the form of mass campaigns through media houses both print and electronic, adverts, flyers, banners, radio jingles, lectures and other programs in religious places and public functions should be created and sustained [ 48 ].
• (3)Secondary school-based programs aimed at encouraging healthy practices and lifestyle among adolescents would help to prevent substance use. There is also a need for periodic review of the curriculum in schools to introduce topics centered on dangers of drug abuse.
• (4)Parents need to educate their children early enough on the risks associated with drug abuse [ 3 , 15 , 17 , 27 , 29 , 32 ]. They should monitor the children closely and know the kinds of friends they are keeping [ 15 , 22 , 23 , 28 , 30 , 31 ].

Limitations

The present review has the following limitations; first, the systematic search of the literature was limited to two electronic databases. This approach may have excluded some eligible studies in the review. Secondly, we have not assessed the qualities of the included studies in this review. We have attempted to summarize their findings within this limitation and hope that readers, would be aware of such shortcomings, and be cautious in drawing conclusions from them.

Findings from the epidemiological studies, reports and drug laws in Nigeria have shown that the burden of drug abuse is growing despite several drug laws, policies and strategic plans to prevent it. The prevalence is higher among the younger population, males, undergraduate and secondary school students, and commercial vehicle drivers. The most abused drugs included cannabis, amphetamine, codeine, cocaine and heroin. The major sources for the drugs were pharmacies/patent medicine stores, drug hawkers, friends who are abusers and drug pushers. The frequent reasons for indulging into drug abuse were to improve physical performance, to drive pleasure, desire to sleep, to experiment/curiosity motives, and to keep awake. Factors such as poor socioeconomic status, peer-group pressure, family problems and poor academic performance were commonly associated with drug abuse in Nigeria. Drug abuse has been a cause of many debilitating conditions such as schizophrenia and psychosis, leading to psychiatric admissions. Therefore, stringent measures and sustainable interventions are urgently needed to curb the increasing burden of drug abuse in Nigeria.

Author Contributions

All authors listed have made a substantial, direct, and intellectual contribution to the work and approved it for publication.

Conflict of Interest

The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest.

Acknowledgments

The authors will like to thank and appreciate the efforts of: Anas Haruna, Auwal Bala, Baraka Ado, Abubakar Bilyaminu, Sa’idu Burji, Dahiru Malami, Abubakar Danbatta, Abdulmunin Shehu, Hafsat Nasidi, Inuwa Bello, Ismaeel Yunusa, Mubarak Hussain, Safiya Abdulkadir, Sagir Mustapha, and Salim Ilyasu of the Young Pharmacists Scholars (YPS) mentoring forum for the guidance, mentoring, encouragement and support in developing this review.

Search strategies used in the systematic search of the literature

Abbreviations

AACODS, authority, accuracy, coverage, date, significance; FCT, federal capital territory; GCBHEP, group-focused cognitive behavioral health education program; FN, laws of the federation of nigeria; LSD, lysergic acid diethylamide; MeSH, medical sub-heading; NAFDAC, national agency for foods and drugs administration and control; NDCMP, national drug control master plan; NDLEA, national drug law enforcement agency; PCN, pharmacists council of Nigeria; PRISMA, preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses; UNODC, nations office on drugs and crime; YPS, young pharmacists scholars.

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Major cities with large metropolitan areas are Columbus, capital of Ohio and largest city located in the state’s center and site of Ohio State University, Columbus Art Museum, and Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum Collection. Cleveland, on Lake Erie in the northeast, is known for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Rhythm & Blues Music Hall of Fame, American Classical Music Hall of Fame & Museum, Cleveland Museum of Art, Playhouse Square (with 10 theaters), and the Cleveland Orchestra, one of America’s “Big Five.” Cleveland is the headquarters of the renowned Cleveland Clinic owned and operated by the non-profit Cleveland Clinic Foundation established in 1921. Cincinnati is on the Ohio River across from Kentucky in the southwest corner. The Cincinnati Art Museum showcases a comprehensive collection of over 100,000 works spanning 6,000 years of human history. Some other major cities are Toledo located near the Michigan border and Lake Erie; Dayton is located west of Columbus and north of Cincinnati; and Akron is south of Cleveland. Canton is the location of the Professional Football Hall of Fame. Wayne National Forest consists of 3 units of public land spread across 12 Ohio counties covering about 250,000 acres of Appalachian foothills in southeast Ohio and is the state’s only national forest. Picnicking and a wide spectrum of camping is available seasonally from May – September. Trails for OHVs (off highway vehicles) and horses are open mid-April to mid-December; hiking is permitted year-round.

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Ohio is also called the “Birthplace of Aviation” as officially declared by Congress in 2003 (instead of North Carolina) for a number of reasons; mainly, Dayton, Ohio was the hometown of aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright, brothers who were credited with inventing and flying the first controllable aircraft. The Wright brothers had a bicycle shop on the west side of Dayton where they did their aeronautical research, drafted design plans, and built early aircraft prototypes that were tested in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina on the soft sands of the beach, in case of a hard landing. The 1905 Wright Flyer was the world’s first practical airplane; able to stay aloft and controllable—a design they patented. They also established the world’s first test flight facilities at Huffman Prairie northeast of Dayton, which is the current site of the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, one of the largest air force bases in the US, spanning Greene and Montgomery counties in Ohio. Dayton is the site of the National Museum of the USAF and Ohio generated the most astronauts of any state in the union, including Neil Armstrong and John Glenn.

Ohio’s central location on the navigable Ohio River, along with its railroads, made the state strategically significant to the Union during the Civil War. Ohio contributed more soldiers per capita than any other state and included the Union’s 3 top generals—Ulysses S. Grant, William Tecumseh Sherman, and Philip Sheridan. Like neighboring Pennsylvania, source of the Ohio River, Ohio rapidly industrialized in the 19th century, adding a “second frontier” to its agricultural base. One of its first iron manufacturing plants with a Hopewell Furnace opened in 1804 in the east near Pennsylvania. By the mid-19th century, 48 blast furnaces were operational. The discovery of coal deposits accelerated development of Ohio’s steel industry and by 1853 Cleveland was the third largest iron and steel producer in the nation. And by 1892, Ohio ranked second largest steel-producing state after Pennsylvania.

The great depression of the 1930s hit Ohio hard and the state suffered heavy losses along with all manufacturing states at the close of the 20th century, but Ohio has since rebounded, especially in the 2010s by transitioning into advanced technology industries, dubbed the “third frontier” (agriculture – 1st frontier and industry – 2nd frontier). Ohio won the International Economic Development Council’s “Excellence in Economic Development Award” and was hailed as a national model of success. Ohio is also known for its excellent Universities/Colleges and High Schools. Ohio’s location proved an asset to its economic growth and expansion, linking the Northeast to the Midwest, with much cargo and business traffic passing through. Ohio has 312 miles of coastline on Lake Erie giving it many cargo ports (Cleveland, Toledo). Its southern border is the Ohio River, though most of the river itself belongs to Kentucky and West Virginia. Other significant rivers are Cuyahoga River, Great Miami River, Maumee River, Muskingum River, and Scioto River.

The Pioneer Route known as Main Market Route 3 in the early 20th century, was chosen to become part of historic Lincoln Highway, connecting New York City to San Francisco, linking many of Ohio’s towns and cities together greatly impacting development of the state. In 1926, Lincoln Highway became US Route 30 and the Historic National Road with 228 miles in Ohio became US Route 40 in the newly created federal numbered highway system. Ohio features a highly developed network of bicycle routes—many follow rail trails (Ohio to Erie Trail, US Bicycle Route 50). Ohio features long distance hiking trails such the Buckeye Trail, which is a 1,444-mile loop around the state, North Country Trail (longest of 11 National Scenic Trails), and the American Discovery Trail which is a system of recreational trails and roads that together form a “coast to coast route across the mid-tier of the United States.” Ohio’s Water Trails are Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR) designated trails in partnership with local communities to promote awareness of public paddling access and safety. Water Trails are Blanchard River, Cuyahoga River Water Trail, East Sandusky Bay Water trail, Great Miami River Water Trail, Kokosing River Water Trail, Lake Erie Water Trail (Cuyahoga County), Lake Erie Islands Water Trails, and Mad River Water Trail.

Lake Erie is the premier lake to visit; it is the shallowest and warmest of the Great Lakes for enjoyable swimming and fishing for Lake Erie perch and walleye. Ohio has over 200 miles of shoreline on Lake Erie, with hundreds of parks, beaches, towns, and cities with waterfront access points, along with amenities and attractions, such as Toledo and Sandusky (famous rollercoasters). Scenic Port Clinton and Marblehead Lighthouse area is excellent for kayaking along the shore. There are also a number of islands that are wonderful destinations, such as South Bass Island, Put-in-Bay, and Kelleys Island. Historic lighthouses dot the coastline. Lake Erie is known for its many shipwrecks making it a great destination for scuba divers. Numerous marinas and yacht clubs line the coast—here is a list of some that offer transient dockage: Anchor Pointe Marina, Bass Haven Marina, Bay Harbor Marina, Channel Park Marina, Conneaut Boat Club, Cranberry Creek Marina (seasonal dockage), Dock of the Bay Marina, East Harbor State Park Marina, Emerald Necklace Marina (seasonal dockage)/Cleveland Metroparks, Geneva Marina, Holiday Harbor Marina, Huron Lagoons Marina, Key Harbour Marina, Meinke Marina, Miller Marina, North Coast Marina & Campgrounds, Oasis Marinas at North Coast Harbor, Park Place Boat Club, Portside Marina, Romps Water Port Marina (seasonal dockage), Safe Harbor Lakefront, Safe Harbor Sandusky, Shrock’s Marina, Son Rise Marina, Superior Marine Group, Venetian Marina, West Harbor Marina, Wildwood Marina (seasonal dockage)/Cleveland Metroparks, Wolverine Park Marina.

Notable recreational lakes are Salt Fork Lake within Salt Fork State Park in eastern Ohio near Cambridge. The 3000-acre lake has one of the largest beaches in the state and 8 boat ramps. Boat engine horsepower (HP) is unlimited on this lake and 2 marinas offer fuel (gas), supplies and docks. The lake is an ideal habitat for muskies and other fish that grow to 30-40” range, for great angling.

Portage Lakes is a system of 8 connected lakes, located in Summit County near Akron in northern Ohio, offering some of the best bass fishing in northeastern Ohio besides boating and swimming recreation. Turkeyfoot Lake with a 900ft public beach is best for swimming. Portage Lakes features 8 boat ramps, boat camping at Latham Bay, hiking trails and picnic areas around the lakes and in Portage Lakes State Park. Alum Creek Reservoir, created in the 1970s in Delaware, Ohio, just north of Columbus, is popular for boating, jet skiing, kayaking, and beginner sailing. Lake acreage is 3,387 of water with designated areas for unlimited HP boating and waterskiing. Features 4 boat ramps, full-service marina, and docks. Alum Creek Lake also features the state’s largest inland beach at 3,000ft with facilities and volleyball courts, and is open year-round. Alum Creek State Park has nearly 40-miles of hiking trails for bird watching and hunting.

Manmade Lake Logan is within Lake Logan State Park located southeast of Columbus on Rt 33, in the Appalachian foothills of southeast Hocking Valley. The 400-acre lake with 527ft Lake Logan Beach has a marina with boat rental service (pontoons, kayaks, pedal boats, paddle boards), seasonal boat docks for rental (State Park), and boat launch. Boating is limited to 10HP only. Recreational activities include fishing, swimming, picnicking, hiking—the State Park includes a 1.25-mile section of the Buckeye Trail, and winter recreation—sledding, ice fishing. Lake Logan is near Wayne National Forest.

Indian Lake is manmade in west-central Ohio with easy access to 5 boat ramps and a dedicated kayak launch. Popular lake for boating, waterskiing, jet skiing, swimming, and fishing—it is one of the top fisheries in the state for saugeye (a tasty hybrid of walleye and sauger).

Pymatuning Lake, on the OH/PA state line in the northeast, is the largest inland lake at 14,000 acres of reservoir and is considered one of Ohio’s best lakes. A public swimming beach with facilities is located near the causeway. Other amenities are boat launches, docks, concessions, and more. This lake is especially great for fishing walleye.

Caesar Creek Lake in Waynesville, southwest Ohio within Caesar Creek State Park, features a large full-service marina and 5 boat ramps around the lake, plenty of open space for boating and 2 designated boat-swim areas, along with a public beach and many hiking trails. Stocked with muskie fingerlings since 1990, making it a top lake for muskie anglers.

Grand Lake St Marys is a 13,000-acre lake in western Ohio with a yesteryear ambience. This manmade lake was originally a reservoir and it’s one of Ohio’s largest inland lakes, featuring 8 boat ramps around the lake. Kayakers can put in at the many small coves to paddle among lily pads. The 52 miles of shoreline has 4 swimming beaches. Fishing piers and channels are popular fishing spots. Chippewa Lake is one of the prettiest lakes in northern Ohio’s Medina County. Historically inhabited by Native Americans, it was also the site of Chippewa Lake Amusement Park that closed in the 1970s after 100 years in operation. Today the 325-acre lake is enjoyed by boaters and swimmers and features a boat launch and picnic shelter area.

Tappan Lake in northern Ohio features unforgettable gorgeous sunsets. Boating, waterskiing, jet skiing, and tubing are popular recreation on the 2,300-acre lake located in Deersville. Features a marina, 2 boat ramps, concessions, nature center, and year-round events. Other notable lakes are Burr Oak Lake, East Fork Lake (William Harsha Lake), Mosquito Creek Lake, Atwood Lake, and Jesse Owens State Park & Wildlife Area.

The Ohio River has boat launch sites every 20 miles allowing boaters to do one-way or round trips from hours to several days on the river. Cincinnati in the southwest corner of Ohio on the river, offers big city entertainment, attractions and waterfront amenities including marinas, docking, and restaurants. Boaters can go upriver to Pennsylvania or downriver to Louisville, Kentucky, but will encounter numerous locks and sizeable commercial vessels.

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1984 Chris Craft 281 Catalina

Cincinnati, Ohio

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Model 281 Catalina

Category Cruiser Boats

Posted Over 1 Month

Affordable Classic 30' Cabin Cruiser, full camper canvas enclosure, stainless steel radar arch, electric flush head w/ 20gal holding tank, stand-up shower, 20 gal fresh water+6gal water heater, 12' / 120v refrigerator, propane range & large microwave, gobs of storage space. 6'+ headroom throughout, large windows, twin engines (very, very maneuverable), 30" draft, GREAT family weekender.

2001 Formula 34 PC

Lakeside Marblehead, Ohio

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Model 34 PC

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2004 Sea Ray 340 Sundancer

Cleveland, Ohio

Make Sea Ray

Model 340 Sundancer

Posted 3 Weeks Ago

New Batteries and VHF. No Canvas comes with the boat except a fair-condition cockpit cover. There are a couple of tears in the upholstery and it has normal wear for a 20-year-old boat. The hull was just buffed. The windshield framing has some heavy oxidation. This boat has not spent its entire life in freshwater. The seller has owned this boat for 3 seasons and has just had basic maintenance performed and does not have records from previous owners. The Radar has never been used by the seller. The cockpit needs cleaning. The cabin carpet needs cleaning. The starboard trim tab is bent as seen in the photo. Of course, we always recommend that any buyer inspect the unit or have it inspected independently to verify the condition of the unit before making an "as is" purchase. Stock #312413 Big and stable express cruiser! Twin Inboard Mercruiser Horizon 8.1S's! Generator! Sleeps 6 in the huge cabin! Here we have the ever-popular 340 Sundancer that combines high performance, comfort and quality in a sleek cruising package. Lots of seating and storage on deck. Three forward-facing bolster seats and a large wrap-around bench with a table. Freshwater sink and storage to port. Hot and cold freshwater shower at the transom access door. When you venture below, you'll discover a large open salon with an extra-long convertible sofa, mid-stateroom, and V-berth with curtains for privacy. Total sleeping capacity of 6! The Galley features a 2-burner electric stove, microwave, and refrigerator/freezer. Last, but not least, there is a vacu-flush head with shower, sink, and vanity. Powering this beauty are twin 370 horsepower 8.1S Horizon Mercruiser engines with V-drives. Powering the onboard systems is a low-hour 5Kw Kohler Generator. Other great features on this one include an Anchor Windlass, a remote spotlight, new batteries, and new Icom VHF. Reason for selling is not used enough.

2003 Sea Ray 260 Sundancer

Wooster, Ohio

Model 260 Sundancer

Boat is in excellent physical condition and recently had new toilet installed and the outdrive serviced. All cabin features are very clean and well maintained and the boat could be slept in today. Trailer is in excellent working condition. Stock #359140 2003 Sea Ray 260 Sundancer comes with a 2017 Ace Trailer. Fun on the water is waiting with this SeaRay 260. This boat comes with a 2017 10,400lb trailer that makes this boat great for towing back & forth for a day on the water or the perfect weekend getaway docked at your favorite marina. The MerCruiser gets you where you want to be FAST and the Sundancer makes for a great choice when looking to dock at your favorite watering hole. This Sea Ray provides a comfortable ride and has all the creature comforts for staying on the boat, including newer vacuflush toilet everyone will appreciate! Reason for selling is not enough time to use.

2000 Four Winns 268 Vista

Mentor, Ohio

Make Four Winns

Model 268 Vista

The seller states he has owned this vessel for about 11 years and has performed his own maintenance and winterization including shrinkwrap annually. One battery was replaced in 2017 and the other in 2021. The batteries are placed on a trickle charger in the off-season. As you can see in the pictures the upholstery appears to be in very good shape. I did not detect any staining on the cabin headliner. The seller states that everything is in working order except for the fishfinder. Owner's manuals are included with the purchase. Of course, we always recommend that any buyer inspect the unit or have it inspected independently to verify the condition of the unit before making an "as is" purchase. Stock #342646 Low Hours! Freshwater! Nice Upholstery! Pride of Ownership Shines Through! 10 Passenger! Hatch AC! Camper Top Included! Mid-Cabin! Sleeps up to 4! The 2000 Four WInns 268 Vista Cruiser has everything you will need to enjoy a fun-filled day and night on the water. Powered by a reliable Volvo Penta 280 HP engine, the Vista Cruiser rides smoothly and efficiently while having the power to pull all of those fun towables. With the V-berth upfront and the aft cabin, there is plenty of room for overnight stays on the water. As you come aboard this cruiser through the transom door you have a large wraparound aft lounger and spacious helm bench seat with a full gauge package. Stepping in the cabin you have overnight comfort for up to 4 with a convertible V-berth dinette and a mid-cabin birth for two with a porthole. Plus a galley featuring a microwave, electric cooktop range, refrigerator and hot and cold sink. It has hatch AC to keep you comfy and a Head with a shower. Other great features include: Camper, bimini and cockpit canvas, two anchors, bow sun pads, stereo with remote, VHF radio, transom shower, dual batteries. From the wraparound lounge cockpit aft to the spacious well-equipped cabin below, the Vista Cruiser is the perfect match for the family who enjoys being on the water. Reason for selling is purchased a travel trailer and needs the space..

2006 Monterey 270 Cruiser

Broadview Heights, Ohio

Make Monterey

Model 270 Cruiser

A representative has not personally seen this vessel. It is currently covered tightly for the winter. The seller reports all systems are operational. Of course, we recommend that any buyer inspect the vessel or have it inspected independently to verify the condition of the vessel before making an "as is" purchase. Stock #377761 2006 Monterey Express Cruiser 270 in clean condition. Sleeps 4! Here we have a super low-hour 2006 Monterey 270 Cruiser. Stepping onboard you will note the large swim platform with swim ladder and storage compartment. Monterey boats are known for their use of the cockpit space and this one is a fine example. Stepping through the transom door directly ahead is the wet bar and to starboard is forward and aft-facing bench seats with a removable table. Up forward is a companion chaise lounge and at the helm is full complimentary gauges and double-wide helm seat that folds out to a day bed. Down in the cabin is a forward V-berth area with a table. A galley to port featuring a single burner electric stove, microwave oven, stainless steel sink, mini fridge and plenty of storage. Nice size head with integrated shower and vacuflush toilet. Cozy aft cabin with double birth with plenty of light and storage bringing the sleeping capacity to 4 persons. Great features abound in this one including anchor windlass, PlasTeak style flooring and AC.

2001 Sea Ray 340 Sundancer

Sandusky, Ohio

The seller states that everything is in working order and is in above-average condition. One small rip in the double bench upholstery. Of course, we always recommend that any buyer inspect the vessel or have it inspected independently to verify the condition of the unit before making an "as is" purchase. Stock #386944 A well-cared-for freshwater cruiser! Many Updates! Generator! Anchor Windlass! New Electronics! Sea Deck! Updated Camper Canvas! Generator! Here we have a freshwater, 3-owner 2001 Sea Ray 340 Sundancer. The gold standard of express cruisers! This one has many recently added updates including: Cockpit curtains new in 2023, 12" Nectar foam mattress in the aft cabin, new custom epoxy-coated wood beach scene cockpit table in 2023, new carpet for the cockpit steps in 2023, new batteries (2) in 2023. Stepping onboard through the transom door you will see the well laid out cockpit for relaxing and entertaining with SeaDek style flooring. Starting with the forward and aft facing seating with the custom cockpit table between as mentioned above. To port is a wet bar with sink, refrigerator and plenty of storage space. At the helm you will find a fully adjustable captain's seat with bolster and a double bench for crew. It has a full complement of gauges and updated electronics including new Raymarine GPS in 2023, new VHF radio in 2023, new stereo remote at the helm in 2023, new illuminated phone charger pocket at the helm in 2023, a "Thumpin" Fusion stereo with marine amp and illuminated speakers. Covering the cockpit is a full privacy camper canvas (New in 2021!) with zipper screens that were cleaned and resealed in 2023. Below the swim platform are multi-colored lights. The main cabin features the owner's berth forward with privacy curtains and a dedicated overhead hatch for natural light and ventilation. On the port side is the galley with a 2-burner glass top stove, combination refrigerator / freezer, microwave, sink, updated LED TV and plenty of storage. To starboard is a roomy dinette with seating for 4 or more. Overhead are two additional opening hatches to provide plenty of ventilation. Oval windows port and starboard provide additional light and ventilation. Moving aft on the port side is the enclosed head with vacuflush toilet, shower, and sink. Further aft is the mid-cabin seating area, which converts to berthing (with updated mattress as mentioned above) for 2 adults with a privacy curtain. Air Conditioning and heat make the entire cabin ready to enjoy regardless of weather conditions and can used underway thanks to the onboard generator! Powering this beauty is a pair of Mercruiser 7.4 liter engines coupled to V-drives with under 800 freshwater hours under a power hatch. Upfront, the windlass, windlass pedals, and spotlight were removed and resealed in Winter 2023. Don't miss your chance to get a well-cared-for and updated Great Lakes cruiser! Reason for selling is moved to florida.

2002 Rinker Fiesta Vee 270

Amherst, Ohio

Make Rinker

Model Fiesta Vee 270

According to the owner, everything works as it should and is well cared for. Interior and exterior upholstery is in great shape with no rips or tears. The Rinker has only been in freshwater according to the owner. The boat is ready to go. Stock #371745 PRICED TO MOVE QUICK! CAMPER CANVAS, GREAT RUNNING CONDITION!!! Located in Barberton Ohio this well-maintained 2002 Rinker Fiesta Vee 270 is ready to go! The Rinker 270 is perfect for cruising the waterways, extended stays at your favorite location or just spending the day swimming and catching some rays. The cockpit is well laid out and has plenty of room for you and your guests. It has ample seating, so bring the family and friends, including a sink for your convenience. In the cabin, the first thing that you will notice is the spaciousness and the thoughtful layout. It has a galley with a stovetop, sink, and microwave along with a drop-down table that converts into a sleeping for 2. Both the forward and aft berths are roomy as well. There is also a private head with a shower. Don't miss the opportunity to own the freshwater Rinker.

1998 Sea Ray 370 Sundancer

Port Clinton, Ohio

Model 370 Sundancer

1998 Sea Ray 370 Sundancer 1998 Sea Ray 370 Sundancer.   Sleeps 6 people comfortably.  Fresh water boat at Lake Erie with routine maintenance, heated indoor storage, and maticulously kept.  This model has the higher radar arch to be able to stand or sit at the helm underway and also has the beautiful tan dash.  New cockpit carpet, updated electronics, camper canvas and fresh tuned props.  Forward and aft air conditioners, central vac, and ice maker in cockpit.  This boat includes a generator, radar, autopilot, GPS/depth finder and 7.4 Mercs (800 hours).  Fiberglass bottom Brig (10 ft) inflatable with 9.9 Merc motor, also has upgraded Nautley davit system.  Other additions include 2 flat screen TVs and underwater LED lighting (great for watching fish at night).

1990 Sea Ray 310 Sundancer

Model 310 Sundancer

1990 Sea Ray 310 Sundancer 454 motors with Hurth V-drives  Generac 4.5KW generator - 533 hours rebuilt 2010 Wide Beam  11'6" This boat is ready to play and loves to run! New Vacuflush head New Garmin 551 depth finder with Down Vu transducer 2016 ICOM Marine radio Xintex  M-2A R fume alert New Marine Air 12k BTU with Smart Start kit and heat (reverse cycle heat pump) Good Automatic windlass New headliner in cabin Electric cook top AC/DC large under counter refrigerator Water heater with tie-in to motor for hot water Full Camper tops with heavy gauge Eisenglass New Snap in cockpit carpets 2016 LED running lights New (3) batteries 2016 Radar (older Ray Marine, but, operable) New Automatic Fire Extinguishing system in bilge with monitoring light on dash AC/DC flat screen TV in V berth Holding tank and potable water tank monitoring gauges Nibral props with spare bronze ones tuned and ready to use No water leaks into cabin, no water stains No radio/stereo New potable water pump Compass rebuilt New Bilge float switch and pump Bottom blasted and new CSC paint/Interprotect 2000E New fume alert sensor New port gas tank sending unit New dash panels, switches and gauges LED lights in bilge  New macerator All new anodes New sink strainers on rear and kitchen sinks

1988 Sea Ray Weekender 268

Akron, Ohio

Model Weekender 268

1988 Sea Ray Weekender 268 1988 Sea Ray 268 Weekender, clean cabin cruiser in excellent condition both inside and out. Pump out head, water tank w/heater and electric stove. Engine is 335 HP 454 Magnum with low hours operated in fresh water and pushes fast. Comes with all safety equipment, camper top, and mooring cover. New pump installed on water system and engine serviced each year. Runs strong and looks good. Comes with dual axle trailer good for storage and would need some work (wheels & lubrication)to make road worthy. Excellent boat for someone looking to upgrade to larger size. Mooring at Dutch Harbor on Berlin Lake in North Benton southeast of Akron. Email for appointment and can meet at marina.

2006 Catalina 42' MkII

Make Catalina

Model 42' MkII

2006 Catalina 42' MkII 2006 Catalina 42' MKII, Beautiful Boat!! "Renaissance" Is Ready To Cruise To The Caribbean And Back Again! Length 42', Beam 13' 8", Draft 4' 10", 54HP Yanmar Engine Some Outstanding Features: Bow Thruster 2013 Fixed and Remote Controls, Folding Prop 2013, Leather Covered Folding Wheel 2013, Water Maker, Hard Top Dodger with 3 Solar Panels, Full Bimini with Side Wind/Rain Panels, 1 Windlass Anchor with 200'Chain/200'Line, 2 Other Anchors with 200'Line Each, Main and Head Sails Roller Furling, Spinnaker Halyard, Custom Zarcor Hinged Hatch doors, Davit Hoist, 9' Seaeagle Dingy with 5hp Lehr Propane Motor, Bottom Painted 2016 and Professionally Waxed Equipped with Raymarine Auto Pilot, Depth Finder, GPS, Chart plotter, Radar, Speed/Log, Repeater in Salon, Sirius Weather, VHF Radio with Mic in Cockpit, 22" FlatTV with Antenna 2016 and DVD. Sirius Radio with Remote, Interior and Exterior Speakers Systems Include Air Conditioning 2013, Water Heater, Invertor, AC Shore Power with Cords, Battery Charger, 12volt Fans in Cabins Interior Offers 2 Cabins. Captain's Suite with Spacious Berth and Stand In Shower, Private Aft Cabin with connecting Head Galley has Stainless Top and Front Load Refrigeration, 2 Shelf Ice Box, Stainless Gas Oven/Cook Top 2012, Stainless Microwave 2016, Double Bowl Stainless Sink, Tons of Storage Salon Features Navy Ultra Leather Settee, Large Dining Table with Surround Navy Ultra Leather Seating Converts to Queen Berth, Chart TableThis Boat Is GORGEOUS!!!! $189,000

1982 Irwin 37-1

1982 Irwin 37-1 Same Owner Since 1978 Ketch Bow Thruster - Teak & Holly Sole Jib Boom - Jib Roller Solar Panels with Regulator  This boat is on site, please call to set showing appointment. Sales office is open Monday through Saturday 9AM-5PM. Closed on Sundays.

1989 Sea Ray 300 Sundancer

Model 300 Sundancer

1989 Sea Ray 300 Sundancer 1989 Sea Ray 300 Sundancer with twin Mercruiser 260 HP Outdrives. Excellent condition. 30 ft" w/ 11' beam. Camper Back Top Anchor Windlass Air Conditioning / Heat Hot Water GPS / Depth Sounder / Fish Finder Horizon VHF Cockpit Carpeting

2006 Maxum 3100 SE

Model 3100 SE

2006 Maxum 3100 SE This Maxum 3100 SE is a fresh water boat that has been pampered since new. It is fast with top speed of 40 mph, and cruising speed of 32 mph. It is powered by twin MerCruiser 5.7L Bravo III drives with 2 x 260 horsepower, dual three-bladed props and only 265 hours. The overall length is 32' and broad beam is 10'6". It has a first rate helm, wide swim platform, and comfortable companion seating which converts into a sun lounge. The high radar arch adds function to style with lighting and sound system speakers built-in. The cabin is bright and airy and is fully equipped with AC/Heat, full galley, and full head with Vacuflush. The spacious layout with sleeping for up to 4 adults is perfect for long weekends away with the kids or friends.    Maxum is a Brunswick Corporation brand who also manufactures Sea Ray and Bayliner.

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International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS) | Volume V, Issue XII, December 2021 | ISSN 2454–6186

Drug Abuse, Youths and National Security Implications for Nigeria

 AKINPELU, Ibrahim Lanre Department of Governance and Public Policy, Centre for Strategic Research and Studies, National Defence College, Abuja, Nigeria

Abstract: Drug abuse among youth population is globally identified as a threat to national security, especially in Nigeria. Although Nigeria was initially conceived as a drug-transit nation, regrettably, that conception has changed in recent times. It has profoundly aggravated to become a pose for drug abuse. Despite the counter narcotics efforts by NDLEA and other government agencies, a sizeable amount of youth population in Nigeria still abuse drugs. This study examined drug abuse among Nigerian youths and its implications for national security. The study reveals that the preponderance increase of drugs abuse in Nigeria is a veritable tool for violent crimes, aggression and youth restiveness. Erosion of human capital, unproductivity of youth population, deteriorating health as well as threat to national security were also key factors. The study relies on the analysis of secondary interpretative documents related to youth drug abuse and national security in Nigeria. The study also identified environment, family background, curiosity, enjoyment, parents socio-economic status, peer pressure as well as promotion and availability of drugs as the major contributing factors to the rising trends of drug abuse among youths in Nigeria. Adopting socio-cultural, biological, social-learning and securitization theories, the study concludes by prescribing some ways of curbing the menace arising from drug abuse and recommends for capacity building and strengthening of the NDLEA and other relevant agencies, increased awareness campaigns against drug abuse, educating students at all levels on the negative impact of drug abuse as well as parental involvement in the struggle.

Keywords: Drug Abuse, National Security, Youths

I. INTRODUCTION

Drug abuse is emerging as a global public health issue, with every part of the world having a fair share of this menace. It has been a major threat that cut across almost all spheres of life. It has the capacity to negatively influence social, political, economic, and psychological aspects of peoples’ lives. In recent times, drug use had cut across ages, as it could be found among the young and old. Cultural differences has gotten almost nothing to do with drug abuse, likewise gender hasn’t been a factor as both males and females engage in this anti-social behaviour. The recent world drug report-2021 of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) estimated that around 275 million people, 5.5 per cent of the population aged between 15 and 64 years, had used drugs in the previous year, while over 36.3 million people or 13 per cent of the total number of persons who use drugs, suffer from drug use disorders. (UNODC, 2021).