Real, evidence-based profiles on the substances most young people encounter. No scare tactics — just the facts you need to make informed choices. Sources: NDLEA, WHO, UNODC.
This is education, not a guide. Knowing what a substance does is how you protect yourself and people you care about. If you or someone you know needs help, call NDLEA: 0800 1020 3040 / 0800-2255-6353 — free & confidential, no arrest.
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“Cannabis is the most seized drug in Imo State — accounting for over 60% of all NDLEA seizures in Southeast Nigeria”
— NDLEA Annual Report 2022
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“Super Tramadol (225mg) is now the fastest-rising drug of abuse among Nigerian youth aged 15–35, with NDLEA recording a 300% increa…”
— NDLEA Tramadol Seizure Report 2023
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“NDLEA recorded a 200%+ increase in Mkpuru Mmiri (crystal meth) seizures in Southeast Nigeria between 2019 and 2023, with Imo State…”
— NDLEA Southeast Command Annual Report 2023
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“3 million bottles of codeine-based cough syrup were consumed daily in Nigeria before the 2018 NAFDAC ban — the majority purchased …”
— BBC Africa Eye / NAFDAC 2018
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“Rohypnol is active in Nigerian nightlife and university social scenes — it is completely colourless and tasteless in its street fo…”
— NDLEA Drug Intelligence Report / NAFDAC
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“Alcohol is the most widely consumed drug in Nigeria — an estimated 13% of Nigerian adults meet criteria for Alcohol Use Disorder, …”
— WHO Global Status Report on Alcohol and Health 2022 / NDLEA 2022
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“Tobacco kills approximately 28,000 Nigerians annually from smoking-related diseases — more than all illicit drug deaths combined”
— WHO / Federal Ministry of Health Nigeria 2022
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“Inhalant abuse causes "Sudden Sniffing Death Syndrome" — cardiac arrest can occur on the very first use, even in perfectly healthy…”
— WHO Substance Abuse Report / NIDA Inhalants Research
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“Benzodiazepines including diazepam are among the top 5 most commonly abused prescription drugs in Nigerian university campuses, wi…”
— NDLEA Drug Abuse Report 2022 / NAFDAC
