Recreational drug use as everyday life: explorations of young adults' gendered motivations for taking drugs in Nigeria

The use of psychoactive substances for recreational and therapeutic purposes is increasing in Nigeria. Yet, there is a shortage of studies investigating the motivations for using drugs in the country. Drawing on gender theories, this chapter reports on data elicited through semi-structured interview...

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Main Author: Dumbili, Emeka W. (Author)
Contributors: Nnajiofor, MaryJane ; Ezekwe, Emmanuel C.
Format: Print Article
Language:English
Published: 2023
In: Routledge handbook of intoxicants and intoxication
Year: 2023, Pages: 51-68
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