Abstract
SummaryThe Drug Addiction Research and Treatment Centre at Aro Neuro‐Psychiatric Hospital, Abeokuta was established in March 1983. The programmes of the Centre are described and its first year experience reported. During this period, the 52 patients admitted were mostly single, employed and educated, at least to primary school leaving certificate level. Most were students and vehicle drivers, but some other occupational groups were represented. They were referred for treatment by hospital doctors and relatives. Cannabis and alcohol were the two most commonly abused substances. As many as a quarter of the patients, mostly the cannabis abusers, presented with psychotic symptoms. The prescribed specialized treatment is for 8 weeks but many stayed longer due to difficulties with arranging their rehabilitation and after‐care.
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