Thursday 28th November 2pm - 3pm.
Thursday 28th November 2pm - 3pm.
This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of non-conventional psychoactive substances in Nigeria. Key aspects covered include categories of substances, current research findings, existing gaps in research, associated health and social implications, and policy recommendations. Categories to be reviewed are:
- New psychoactive substances like synthetic cannabinoids, DIY highs
- Emerging drugs like Trihexyphenidyl, Flunitrazepam
- New Inhalants, e.g. vulcanising rubber, Soakaway pit fumes
- Traditional or Indigenous Substances e.g. Lizard dung, datura metel plant.
Target Audience:
Public health professionals, practitioners, policymakers, and community leaders, ISSUP members.
Learning Outcomes:
Following this webinar, participants will:
- Identify and categorise common non-conventional psychoactive substances used in Nigeria, including synthetic and plant-based drugs.
- Explain the mechanisms of action of these substances on the brain and body.
- Analyse current research gaps regarding non-conventional substance use and its implications.
- Evaluate the health, social, and legal implications of these substances within Nigerian communities.
Presenter:
Dr. Emmanuel Essien
Senior Consultant Psychiatrist in the Drug Abuse Treatment, Education, and Rehabilitation (DATER) unit at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Calabar.
Moderators:
Dr. Martin O. Agwogie
Director, ISSUP Nigeria Chapter
Ejikeme M. Ogueji
Head, Editorial and Webinar Team, ISSUP Nigeria Chapter
Webinars and online events delivered and hosted by the International Society of Substance Use Professionals (ISSUP) are provided for informational purposes only. They are educational in nature and do not constitute medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
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