Drug Talk (A DHRAN Podcast)

Drug Talk (A DHRAN Podcast)

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Drug Talk (A DHRAN Podcast) episodes

  • Healing and Hope: A Woman’s Journey to Recovery.

    In Nigeria, many women struggle with substance use, but the issue is often overlooked due to stigma, cultural taboos, and a lack of gender-sensitive support systems.

    On this episode of Drug Talk, we explore the challenges and

    negative impacts of substance use on women in Nigeria. In this 17-minute conversation, we highlight the story of Freda Francis, a young woman from Gombe who battled substance use for much of her life and ultimately found healing and recovery.

    Through Freda's journey, we shed light on the barriers women face and the importance of fostering inclusive approaches to recovery and support.

    21 min
  • Dismantling Barriers: Improving Healthcare Access for People Who Use Drugs

    In Nigeria, individuals who use drugs face compounded

    challenges stemming from stigma, discrimination, and punitive laws. In this episode of the Drug Talk podcast, we speak with Purpose Osamwonyi Iserhienrhien (Mr. President), Executive Director of Smiles Africa International Youth Development Initiative, about dismantling barriers and improving healthcare access for those affected by drug use.

    23 min
  • The Need for Naloxone at Community Level

    In this episode, the Chairman of DHRAN, Mr. Aniedi Akpan, delves into the root causes of drug overdoses, examining their profound impact and the strategies required to combat this pressing issue in Nigeria. He also explores avenues for support, including the need for widespread availability of Naloxone across communities to facilitate access and effectively mitigate the overdose crisis.

    22 min
  • Gender Perspective on Harm Reduction practices: Challenges of Nigerian women who use Drugs.

    In Nigeria, women who use drugs experience multiple layers of challenges, including social, health, and legal issues.


    In this episode of Drug Talk, we engage in a conversation with Rita Musa, DHRAN’s National Secretary, to discuss harm reduction practices and explore the lived experiences and challenges of women who use drugs in Nigeria.


    Rita also serves as the Executive Director of Autamaimasa Health Foundation, a drug-user-led organization in Kaduna, Abuja, and Nassarawa State.

    26 min
  • Does Drug Use Increase Crime in Society? (Part II)

    In this episode, continuing from part 1 of our discussion on

    Drug Use And Crime in Society, Mr. Aniedi Akpan continues to challenge negative misconceptions and examines the impact of harmful government policies on people
    who use drugs in Nigeria.

    #DHRAN #DrugMyths #DrugUse #DecriminalizeDrugs #Nigeria #Podcast


    22 min
  • Does Drug Use Increase Crime In Society?

    In this episode of Drug Talk, we delve into the complex

    questions and realities surrounding drug use and its perceived association with
    crime in society.

    Aniedi Akpan, Chairman of the Drug Harm Reduction Advocacy Network (DHRAN), intriguingly addresses pressing questions about the reasons behind drug use, its effects, and dispels myths versus facts about drug use and crime from the Nigerian perspective

    17 min

About Drug Talk (A DHRAN Podcast)

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A brutally honest conversation about drug-related issues from the typical Nigerian perspective.