Nigeria's Drug Crisis Deepens

The global drug crisis is escalating, fueled by population growth, synthetic drugs, and organized trafficking—now claiming hundreds of thousands of lives yearly, especially through opioid overdoses. In Nigeria, over 10 million cannabis users face a growing epidemic, with women making up a quarter of users, and the NDLEA seizing drugs worth over 134 billion Naira. Poverty and lack of opportunity drive addiction, with regional hotspots like Lagos and Kano. While enforcement is critical, experts stress that prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation are essential to truly combat this multi-faceted crisis. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b6df9cb9e757e845