Nigeria, with a longstanding history of drug abuse, has been grappling with this issue for decades. The trend dates back to the 1960s and 1970s, when substances like cannabis (marijuana), heroin, and cocaine gained popularity among specific segments of the population. Nigeria's strategic geographical location between drug-producing nations in West Africa and consumer markets in Europe and the Americas has made it a major transit point for drug trafficking.

Today, the issue of drug abuse has been tagged an epidemic. As experts has raised concerns as mental illness cases triple as result of drug abuse. What additional strategies can we implement to combat this epidemic and eradicate drug abuse? Join Abigail Siman & Emeka Umesi on let’s talk with Dr. Okonuda as they look into the issues.