scholarly journals Illicit Drug Use by Adolescents: A Public Perception of Influencing Factors in Owerri, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Udochukwu Ugochukwu Ogu ◽  
Nkoli Ezumah ◽  
Aloysius Odii
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Peer Influence ◽  
Public Perception ◽  
Illicit Drugs ◽  
Illicit Drug ◽  
Peer Pressure ◽  
Illicit Drug Use ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Significant Difference

Abstract Background: Illicit drug use among adolescents has become a social menace which cuts across all social strata. This study explored public perception of factors that influence illicit drug use among adolescents in Owerri, Nigeria. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional research design was used for the study. The study adopted a mixed method approach comprising quantitative and qualitative methods. The study was carried out in Owerri metropolis of Imo State, Nigeria. A total of 10 communities were selected randomly, they included four communities from the 16 communities that make up Owerri West, five communities from the 18 communities that make up Owerri North and one community from the five communities that make up Owerri Municipal. The research instruments used for data collection were questionnaires and in-depth interview guide.Results: Our quantitative study found that 50.7% of the respondents, from across the three areas in Owerri metropolis, asserted that peer influence, emotional problems, relationship problems, wanting to feel ‘high’ are factors influencing adolescent consumption of illicit drugs whereas the qualitative study found family background, unique experience such as the death of a loved one, affliction or misfortune as factors influencing adolescents’ illicit drug use. The quantitative results showed that persons with higher level of education are more likely than those with lower level of education to perceive a significant difference in drug use between in – school and out – of – school adolescents. Conclusions: Peer pressure was identified as a major factor and it was also identified as rivaling the family in terms of influence.

scholarly journals Illicit Drug Use by Adolescents: A Public Perception of Influencing Factors in Owerri, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Udochukwu Ugochukwu Ogu ◽  
Nkoli Ezumah ◽  
Aloysius Odii
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Peer Influence ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Public Perception ◽  
Illicit Drugs ◽  
Illicit Drug ◽  
Illicit Drug Use ◽  
Relationship Problems ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
The Public

Abstract Background: Illicit drug use among adolescents has become a public health concern which cuts across all social strata. This study explored the public perception of factors that influence illicit drug use among adolescents in Owerri, Nigeria.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional research design was used for the study. The study adopted a mixed-method approach comprising quantitative and qualitative methods and was carried out in Owerri metropolis of Imo State, Nigeria. The research instruments used for data collection were questionnaires and in-depth interview guide. The target population comprised adults 18 years and above residing in the area of interest at the time of the study. For the qualitative method, a total of 10 communities were selected randomly by balloting and availability sampling was employed in the selection of respondents. Respondents for the qualitative method were purposively selected.Results: Our quantitative study found that 50.7% of the respondents, from across the three areas in Owerri metropolis, asserted that peer influence, emotional problems, relationship problems, wanting to feel ‘high’ are factors influencing adolescent consumption of illicit drugs whereas the qualitative study found family background, unique experience such as the death of a loved one, affliction or misfortune as factors influencing adolescents’ illicit drug use. The quantitative results showed that persons with a higher level of education are more likely than those with a lower level of education to perceive a significant difference in drug use between in – school and out – of – school adolescents.Conclusions: Peer influence, emotional problems, relationship problems, the influence of media (especially the social media), among several other identified reasons are perceived by the public as factors that influence adolescents’ use of illicit drugs. As a means to curb some of these factors, the communities, schools and universities should formulate contextual policies policies to prevent drug use and should also hold seminars for parents and families to alert them early to the symptoms of drug use in their children.

scholarly journals Illicit Drug Use among Adolescents: A Public Perception of Influencing Factors in Owerri, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Udochukwu Ogu ◽  
Nkoli Ezumah ◽  
Aloysius Odii ◽  
Nkolika Uguru
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Peer Influence ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Public Perception ◽  
Illicit Drugs ◽  
Illicit Drug ◽  
Illicit Drug Use ◽  
Relationship Problems ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
The Public

Abstract Background: Illicit drug use among adolescents has become a public health concern which cuts across all social strata. This study explored the public perception of factors that influence illicit drug use among adolescents in Owerri, Nigeria. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional research design was used for the study. The study adopted a mixed-method approach comprising quantitative and qualitative methods and was carried out in Owerri metropolis of Imo State, Nigeria. The research instruments used for data collection were questionnaires and in-depth interview guide. The target population comprised adults 18 years and above residing in the area of interest at the time of the study. For the qualitative method, a total of 10 communities were selected randomly by balloting and availability sampling was employed in the selection of respondents. Respondents for the qualitative method were purposively selected.Results: Our quantitative study found that 50.7% of the respondents, from across the three areas in Owerri metropolis, asserted that peer influence, emotional problems, relationship problems, wanting to feel ‘high’ are factors influencing adolescent consumption of illicit drugs whereas the qualitative study found family background, unique experience such as the death of a loved one, affliction or misfortune as factors influencing adolescents’ illicit drug use. The quantitative results showed that persons with a higher level of education are more likely than those with a lower level of education to perceive a significant difference in drug use between in – school and out – of – school adolescents. Conclusions: Peer influence, emotional problems, relationship problems and the influence of media (especially the social media), among several other identified reasons, are perceived by the public as factors that influence adolescents’ use of illicit drugs. As a means to curb some of these factors, the communities, schools and universities should formulate contextual policies to prevent drug use and should also hold seminars for parents and families to alert them early to the symptoms of drug use in their children.

scholarly journals Illicit Drug Use among Adolescents: A Public Perception of Influencing Factors in Owerri, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Udochukwu Ugochukwu Ogu ◽  
Nkoli Ezumah ◽  
Aloysius Odii ◽  
Nkolika P. Uguru
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Qualitative Method ◽  
Public Perception ◽  
Illicit Drugs ◽  
Illicit Drug ◽  
Illicit Drug Use ◽  
Relationship Problems ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
The Public ◽  
Factors Influencing

Abstract BackgroundIllicit drug use among adolescents has become a public health concern which cuts across all social strata. This study explored the public perception of factors that influence illicit drug use among adolescents in Owerri, Nigeria. MethodsA descriptive cross-sectional research design was used. The study adopted a mixed-method approach comprising quantitative and qualitative methods and was carried out in Owerri metropolis of Imo State, Nigeria. The research instruments used for data collection were questionnaires and in-depth interview guide. The target population comprised adults 18 years and above residing in the area of interest at the time of the study. For the qualitative method, a total of 10 communities were selected randomly by balloting and availability sampling was employed in the selection of respondents. Respondents for the qualitative method were purposively selected.ResultsIn the quantitative study, just over half of the respondents, from across the three areas in Owerri metropolis, asserted that peer influence, emotional/relationship problems, wanting to feel ‘high’ are factors influencing adolescent consumption of illicit drugs whereas the qualitative study found family background, ‘unique’ experience such as the death of a loved one etc. as factors influencing adolescents’ illicit drug use. The quantitative results showed that persons with a higher level of education are more likely than those with a lower level of education to perceive a significant difference in drug use between in – school and out – of – school adolescents. ConclusionsPeer influence, emotional/relationship problems and the influence of media (especially the social media), among several other identified reasons, are perceived by the public as factors that influence adolescents’ use of illicit drugs. Some of the factors identified by the public are either not supported by evidence or are against evidence. As a means to curb some of these factors, the communities, schools and universities should formulate contextual policies to prevent drug use and should also hold seminars for parents and families to alert them early to the symptoms of drug use in their children.

scholarly journals Curbing Adolescent Illicit Drug use in Owerri Metropolis, Nigeria: A Public Perceptive.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ogu Udochukwu U. ◽  
Nkoli Ezumah ◽  
Aloysius Odii ◽  
Nkolika P. Uguru
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Public Perception ◽  
Illicit Drugs ◽  
Illicit Drug ◽  
Drug Prescription ◽  
Illicit Drug Use ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Public ◽  
Adolescent Drug Use ◽  
Raising Awareness

Abstract Background: To reduce the rate of illicit drug use, the public has an important role to play, therefore how they perceive illicit drug use among youths must be ascertained. This study seeks to ascertain the public perception of strategies for curbing adolescent drug use.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional research design was used for the study. The study adopted a mixed-method approach comprising quantitative and qualitative methods. The study population consisted of members of the public aged 18 years and above, residing in Owerri metropolis at the time of the study. A total of 10 communities were selected randomly in all: four communities from the 16 communities that make up Owerri West, five communities from the 18 communities that make up Owerri North and one community from the five communities that make up Owerri Municipal. A total of 16 respondents were purposively selected for in-depth interviews.Results: The quantitative findings show that 70.7% of respondents believe that the use of illicit drugs by adolescents can be controlled. The findings also show that one of the public’s perception to control adolescent drug use is to establish stringent anti-illicit drugs consumption laws/policies (20.4%) amongst others. The qualitative findings report that in order to curb the use of drugs by adolescents, the following activities and bodies need to be implored: health promotion, raising more awareness and sensitization campaigns, creation of remand homes for juveniles, the involvement of parents, school authorities and religious organizations and rehabilitation programmes. However, raising awareness, according to the study was reported as a reliable way of eliminating drug use among adolescents.Conclusion: To curb illicit drug use, proper funding of drug enforcement agencies, sensitization campaigns, strict laws on drug prescription, provision and use and health education etc. are very necessary for reducing adolescents’ illicit drug consumption.

scholarly journals Curbing Adolescent Illicit Drug use in Owerri Metropolis, Nigeria: A Public Perceptive.

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ogu Udochukwu U. ◽  
Nkoli Ezumah ◽  
Aloysius Odii ◽  
Nkolika P. Uguru
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Public Perception ◽  
Illicit Drugs ◽  
Illicit Drug ◽  
Drug Prescription ◽  
Illicit Drug Use ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Public ◽  
Adolescent Drug Use ◽  
Raising Awareness

Abstract Background: In order to reduce the rate of illicit drug use, the public has an important role to play, therefore how they perceive illicit drug use among youths must be ascertained. This study, seeks to ascertain public perception on strategies for curbing adolescent drug use.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional research design was used for the study. The study adopted a mixed method approach comprising quantitative and qualitative methods. The study population consisted of members of the public aged 18 years and above, residing in Owerri metropolis at the time of the study. A total of 10 communities were selected randomly in all: four communities from the 16 communities that make up Owerri West, five communities from the 18 communities that make up Owerri North and one community from the five communities that make up Owerri Municipal. A total of 16 respondents were purposively selected for in-depth interviews.Results: The quantitative findings show that 70.7% of respondents believe that the use of illicit drugs by adolescents can be controlled. The findings also show that one of the ways to control adolescent drug use is to establish stringent anti-illicit drugs consumption laws/policies (20.4%) amongst others. The qualitative findings report that in order to curb the use of drugs by adolescents, the following activities and bodies need to be implored: health promotion, raising more awareness and sensitization campaigns, creation of remand homes for juveniles, the involvement of parents, school authorities and religious organizations and rehabilitation programmes. However, raising awareness, according to the study was reported as a reliable way in eliminating drug use among adolescents.Conclusion: To curb illicit drug use, proper funding of drug enforcement agencies, sensitization campaigns, strict laws on drug prescription, provision and use and health education etc. are very necessary for reducing adolescents’ illicit drug consumption.

scholarly journals Illicit Drug Use Correlates with Negative Urine Drug Test Results for Prescribed Hydrocodone, Oxycodone, and Morphine

2011 ◽  
Vol 5;15 (5;9) ◽  
pp. E687-E692
Author(s):  
Amadeo Pesce
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Illicit Drugs ◽  
Illicit Drug ◽  
Illicit Drug Use ◽  
Opioid Therapy ◽  
Prescription Medications ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Secondary Study ◽  
Urine Specimens

Background: A number of studies indicate that 10.8% - 34% of patients with chronic pain use illicit drugs. One hypothesis for this occurrence is that some patients may be supplementing their prescription medications with illicit drugs. Objective: The primary purpose of this retrospective data analysis was to test the hypothesis that people whose urine specimens are positive for the medications that have been listed as being prescribed to them are positive for fewer illicit substances than those whose specimens were negative for their prescribed medications. The secondary purpose of the study was to correlate the use of illicit drugs and the amount of prescribed medications excreted in urine. Study Design: A retrospective study of the incidence of patients using illicit drugs versus their consistency with reported medications. Methods: Using urine specimens from a cohort of nearly 400,000 patients whose identities had been redacted, and who were being treated for chronic pain with opioid therapy, this study was performed to correlate the patients’ positivity with their prescribed medication to the prevalence of illicit substance use. A secondary study was conducted to correlate the amount of prescribed medication excreted in urine (measured in ng/mL) with the incidence of illicit drug use. The specific prescription medications analyzed were hydrocodone, morphine, and oxycodone. Results: Specimens defined as negative for prescribed hydrocodone (27.3%), morphine (11.5%) or oxycodone (19%) were more likely to contain illicit drugs than those found to be positive for the prescribed medication. The illicit drug prevalence among the inconsistent specimens was 15.3% for hydrocodone, 23.8% for morphine, and 24.4% for oxycodone. The secondary study showed no statistically significant difference in the excretion level of prescribed medication between those patients using and not using illicit drugs. Limitations: The study is limited in that no data was obtained to determine the causal relationships of illicit drug use. Conclusions: This work supports the hypothesis that people who are positive for their prescribed medications use fewer illicit drugs than those who do not take their medications. It may be beneficial for physicians to test more thoroughly for illicit drugs when patients’ drug tests are negative for their prescribed medications. Key words: Patients with pain, illicit drug use, hydrocodone, morphine, oxycodone.:

scholarly journals Curbing Adolescent Illicit Drug Use in Owerri Metropolis, Nigeria: A Public Perceptive

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Udochukwu Ogu ◽  
Nkoli Ezumah ◽  
Aloysius Odii ◽  
Nkolika Pamela
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Public Perception ◽  
Illicit Drugs ◽  
Illicit Drug ◽  
Drug Prescription ◽  
Illicit Drug Use ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Public ◽  
Adolescent Drug Use ◽  
Raising Awareness

Abstract Background: To reduce the rate of illicit drug use, the public has an important role to play, therefore how they perceive illicit drug use among youths must be ascertained. This study seeks to ascertain the public perception of strategies for curbing adolescent drug use.Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional research design was used for the study. The study adopted a mixed-method approach comprising quantitative and qualitative methods. The study population consisted of members of the public aged 18 years and above, residing in Owerri metropolis at the time of the study. A total of 10 communities were selected randomly in all: four communities from the 16 communities that make up Owerri West, five communities from the 18 communities that make up Owerri North and one community from the five communities that make up Owerri Municipal. A total of 16 respondents were purposively selected for in-depth interviews.Results: The quantitative findings show that 70.7% of respondents believe that the use of illicit drugs by adolescents can be controlled. The findings also show that one of the public’s perception to control adolescent drug use is to establish stringent anti-illicit drugs consumption laws/policies (20.4%) amongst others. The qualitative findings report that in order to curb the use of drugs by adolescents, the following activities and bodies need to be implored: health promotion, raising more awareness and sensitization campaigns, creation of remand homes for juveniles, the involvement of parents, school authorities and religious organizations and rehabilitation programmes. However, raising awareness, according to the study was reported as a reliable way of eliminating drug use among adolescents.Conclusion: To curb illicit drug use, proper funding of drug enforcement agencies, sensitization campaigns, strict laws on drug prescription, provision and use and health education etc. are very necessary for reducing adolescents’ illicit drug consumption.

scholarly journals International Multicenter Study on Drug Consumption in Nursing Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (18) ◽  
pp. 9526
Author(s):  
José Antonio Ponce-Blandón ◽  
José Manuel Martínez-Montilla ◽  
Manuel Pabón-Carrasco ◽  
Raúl Martos-García ◽  
Aurora Castro-Méndez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Students ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
Illicit Drugs ◽  
Illicit Drug ◽  
Illicit Drug Use ◽  
Drug Consumption ◽  
Nursing Schools ◽  
Bivariate Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Significant Difference

Background: The prevalence of illicit drug use among young people is high, with many being highly vulnerable to substance abuse. The nursing profession is not immune to the impacts of substance misuse. Knowing the current levels of consumption of illicit drugs in nursing students will allow for the introduction of preventive actions. Methods: Multi-center, descriptive, and cross-sectional study involving nursing schools from four different countries (Spain, Belgium, France, and Brazil). A total of seven centers participated. An adapted version of the Global School-based Student Health Survey (GSHS) was used as a tool, which selected only the module on illicit drugs. Standard logistic regression analysis was performed. Results: A total of 496 nursing students participated in the study. Illicit drug shows positive representation among nursing students. A significant difference was observed between the gender and the age of first drug use, illicit drug consumption, cannabis use, and cocaine use ever in life, with higher use of illicit drugs by male, although at later ages than girls. The bivariate analysis, gender, problems as result of drugs, and nationality were significantly associated with the consumption of illicit drugs, cannabis, cocaine, and ecstasy ever in life. Conclusions: High rates of illicit drug use were found among nursing students, as well as factors that can influence consumption such as nationality or gender. These results can serve as a basis for the development of educational and policy interventions within nursing schools that are based on evidence, with significant implications for nurse educators, academic administrators, and practice.

Fire on the Mountain: Reinvigorating Legislative Measures to Quench the Flame of Illicit Drug Use in South Africa

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 15-29
Author(s):  
Sogo Angel Olofinbiyi ◽  
Thembelihle Mtambo
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Drug Use ◽  
South African ◽  
Illicit Drugs ◽  
Illicit Drug ◽  
Illicit Drug Use ◽  
Critical Discussion ◽  
African Government ◽  
Clear Cut ◽  
Legislative Measures

South African societies have been characterized by the prolific incidence of illicit drug use in recent times.  The paper attempts to examine the legislations implemented on the use of illicit drugs in South Africa. The study adopts a review of the literature to identify and describe the most common illicit drugs used around South Africa communities, placing emphasis on the policies developed by the South African government in combating these situations. The research follows a critical   discussion on the issues associated with drug use, its causes, as well as its effects on humans and the environment. The study recommends relevant initiatives to combat all intricacies associated with drug use within the country. This approach will be appropriate in facilitating a clear-cut   understanding of the possible remedies to quench the burning flame of illicit drug use across a broad range of South African communities.

Silent severe myocardial ischemia in a past illicit drug user imaged with myocardial perfusion scintigraphy

Perfusion ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 026765912110281
Author(s):  
Chrissa Sioka ◽  
Georgios Georgiou ◽  
Christos Katsouras ◽  
Konstantinos Pappas ◽  
Dimitris-Nikiforos Kiortsis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
Myocardial Perfusion ◽  
Myocardial Ischemia ◽  
Illicit Drugs ◽  
Illicit Drug ◽  
Microvascular Dysfunction ◽  
Illicit Drug Use ◽  
Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction ◽  
Illicit Drug User ◽  
Cardiac Symptoms

Patients with illicit drug use may have deleterious acute and chronic cardiac effects. We present a case of a 42-year-old man, former alcohol and various illicit drugs user, who was admitted to the psychiatric unit for management of psychosis. Because of his previous drug and alcohol history, a cardiological evaluation was performed which revealed silent severe myocardial ischemia detected by myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI). The myocardial ischemia was attributed to coronary microvascular dysfunction, occurring several years after quitting the illicit drugs. This study highlights the potential myocardial ischemia that may occur in patients with previous alcohol and illicit drug use, and the role of MPI, a non-invasive test that can provide important information regarding the myocardial status of such patients, even without obvious cardiac symptoms or findings.

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