Media Campaigns Against Drug Abuse and Use of Colorado (Colos) Among Youths in Nigeria
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10449139Keywords:
Media, Campaign, Drug abuse, Colorado, YouthAbstract
Nigeria's present drug pandemic has become a major impediment to the country's political and social growth. Drug misuse is defined as the excessive use of prescription or sedative drugs that have the potential to alter mood or induce drunkenness. It is critical to remember that using these medications in excess might have serious consequences. The employment of media campaigns as an intervention to regulate and prevent drug use is one strategic strategy that aids in the maintenance of a healthy lifestyle. This study looked into Colorado-based advertising campaigns aimed at young Nigerian adults who abuse and consume drugs. The investigator used exploratory research methods, relying on secondary sources of information such as books, journals, newspapers, magazines, and the internet. According to the survey, peer pressure, a lack of parental supervision, and poverty are some of the factors that influence young people's decision to use drugs. Drug use has a dramatic impact on society, causing law and order to crumble and perpetuating a variety of cycles of usage, insufficiency, criminality, and abuse. The use of synthetic (Colorado-sourced) cannabinoids has been linked to a number of health hazards and negative effects. Tachycardia, hypertension, vomiting, confusion, visual and auditory hallucinations, seizures, and, in rare circumstances, death are all possible symptoms. The study suggests that Colorado needs to implement more rules and enforcement measures to successfully govern the manufacturing, sale, and distribution of illegal narcotics. To effectively address the issue, the public media campaign against drug use should target drug consumption in primary and secondary schools from the start.
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