The Nation Newspaper Saving Nigerians from drug addiction
SIR: Opioids, once hailed as a miracle solution for pain management, have become a deadly curse for millions worldwide. What began as a legitimate prescription for pain relief has quickly spiralled into a devastating addiction, ruining lives and tearing families apart. The alarming rise of opioid abuse has sparked a national crisis, with Nigeria not immune from its destructive grasp.
The slippery slope to addiction is slick: opioids activate the brain’s reward centres, releasing feel-good effects that create a sense of euphoria. This can lead to misuse as individuals begin taking more than their prescribed dose or using someone else’s medication., opioid-related overdoses have skyrocketed in Nigeria, with many cases involving young people. The agency has seized millions of opioid pills and arrested numerous traffickers, but the problem persists.
Also, in previous years, there had been a series of seizures, significantly involving N5 billion worth of opioids in a warehouse in Amuwo Odofin, Lagos, with millions of pills and bottles seized and two kingpins arrested. All these drugs, if allowed into circulation, will cause grave damages ranging from changes in pupil size to clammy skin, cyanosis, coma and respiratory failure, which leads to death.
The opioid epidemic is a ticking time bomb, waiting to claim its next victim. By understanding the dangers of opioids and working together to address this crisis, we can prevent further devastation and help those already trapped in the grip of addiction find a path to recovery.
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