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The Rural-Urban Paradox and Focused Risk Profile of Adolescent Substance Use Disorders in Lagos, Nigeria: An Epidemiological Study

Abstract

Adolescent substance use disorders represent substantial burden in Lagos State, with a counterintuitive rural-urban gradient and focused risk profile emphasizing family dysfunction and academic difficulties. Massive treatment gaps underscore urgent need for school-based screening and accessible adolescent-appropriate services.

Research topics

  • Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
  • Educational, Social, and Political Issues
  • Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health

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DOI: 10.1080/10826084.2026.2629000

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