Pattern of Psychoactive Substance Use in Sierra Leone: A Descriptive Retrospective Study
George Okechukwu Eze,
Nnaemeka Onyishi,
Francis C Nnaji
et al.
Abstract:Background
Substance use, and pattern of consumption varies across population and may, within a particular population, show temporal variations in accordance with changing fads. Understanding the pattern of substance use in a population is key to any programme of demand reduction. Thus, we studied a consecutive series of patients with substance use disorders in our facility, aiming to determine the patient profile and pattern of substance use.
Methods
Hospital’s digital register was consulted and data of patie… Show more
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