Opioids Use

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• Published Subscription Original Research 3 Jun 2025

  Prescription Opioid Use, Misuse and Motivation for Misuse among patients admitted in a drug treatment center

  By Dapap D.Datak, Tunchama Friday, Maigari Yusuf

  Abstract: Background: Opioid misuse remains a significant public health concern in Nigeria and globally. The risk of misuse complicates opioid prescriptions, potentially leading to overdose and fatal outcomes if not promptly addressed. Objectives: To determine the prevalence of prescription opioid use, misuse, and the underlying motivations for misuse. Method: This study utilized a retrospective cross-sectional design to examine the prevalence and patterns of prescription opioid use and misuse. Data were collected …

  Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2025 Read article →