The changing pattern and treatment of narcotic abuse in Nigeria

Beginning in the 1980's the trafficking in and use of narcotics has reached epidemic proportions in Nigeria. In 1987; more Nigerians were arrested abroad for trafficking in hard drugs than all other African nationals. An increasing number of Nigerians are still being arrested at the Nigerian airport with greater weight of drugs in spite of stiff penalties; and the drugs are now freely sold on the streets of the large metropolis