Health advocates promote a drug-free society
A call for comprehensive approaches to combat drug misuse and achieve a society free from drugs has been made by some health professionals.
Delivering their insights at the 'Fly above the high conference' in Abuja were experts including Dr. Kunle Adesina, Managing Director of Serenity Royale Hospital; Dr. Abubakar Salami; Dr. Sam Abah; Hajiya Salamatu Farouq Salamatu; and David Folaranmi.
The conference centered around the theme: 'A multi-dimensional approach to creating a drug-free society.'
Dr. Adekunle Adesina, one of the guest speakers, characterized addiction as a chronic disorder marked by compulsive drug seeking and usage despite negative consequences.
Adesina emphasized, “Decades of evidence have ...