Nigeria’s Teen Drug Crisis | Nigeria News

Nigeria’s teens are facing a silent epidemic as drug cartels disguise narcotics in candy and gummies, making them dangerously accessible for under 1,000 naira. With nearly half of adolescents experimenting, cannabis, tramadol, codeine, and even glue are fueling a crisis fueled by peer pressure and normalization. Parents need to watch for consistent behavioral red flags—not fleeting mood swings—like sudden irritability, social withdrawal, academic decline, or disrupted sleep and appetite. When multiple signs persist, early intervention is critical before the situation spirals. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/58adf232d87e5c7f