Substance abuse among medical students of a Nigerian University: Prevalence, factors influencing use, and effects on academic performance

Substance abuse among medical students of a Nigerian University: Prevalence, factors influencing use, and effects on academic performance

Background: Substance abuse is simply the use of illegal drugs, prescription/over-the-counter drugs as well as alcohol for purposes other than they are designated for, or in excessive amounts. Indulgence in these is high among students, with attendant negative consequences. Objectives: The objective...

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Main Authors: Chinedu A Idoko, Ikechukwu C Chidolue, Chinelo I Idoko, Chibueze K Eze, Emmanuel Ucheya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2023-01-01
Series:International Journal of Medicine and Health Development
Subjects:
academic performance
medical students
nigerian university
prevalence
substance abuse
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