Journal of Alcoholism & Drug Dependence
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Department of Pharmacology, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria

Publications

• Review Article   
  Religiosity and Spirituality as Agents of Change in Hard Drugs Usage in the Niger Delta Area of Nigeria
  Author(s): Emeka C. Ekeke*
  
  Drug usage is a global phenomenon that has been seen throughout human history, whether it is done for therapeutic, spiritual, or recreational reasons. Hard drug use and misuse have become a severe concern, especially for those living in Nigeria's Niger Delta, where Christianity is the predominant faith. One can wonder if such a phenomenon should be attributed to the churches' lack of dedication to their religion or if their members have not taken spirituality seriously. In order to explore how religion and spirituality might affect drug use, the current study looks at the usage and abuse of hard and illegal substances in the Niger Delta. The study uses a survey research design and the quantitative research methodology. Responses to closed ended, structured, electronic and paper based questionnaires dispersed throughout the study region make up the primary data. The information.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2329-6488.23.11.407

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