Drug-use dynamics, treatment need and availability of treatment facility: evidence from selected bunks in Uyo metropolis in Nigeria

Introduction:Although it has not been empirically documented, bunk patrons are commonly perceived to engage in excessive and hazardous drug use.This study investigated drug use, treatment needs and availability of treatment facilities among patrons of bunks in Uyo. Material and methods:The snowball technique was used to recruit 189 patrons from three bunks in the Uyo metropolis.Data were collected by the researchers and research assistants using a structured questionnaire consisting of widely-used measures of drug use, treatment needs and availability of facilities.Participant mean age was 26.54 years of age. StreszczenieWprowadzenie: Niniejsze badanie dotyczyło używania narkotyków przez osoby korzystające z melin (bunks) w Uyo, potrzeb leczenia i dostępności placówek medycznych.Bywalcy melin -choć nie zostało to potwierdzone empirycznie -są powszechnie postrzegani jako osoby, które nadmiernie i ryzykownie używają narkotyków.

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