Analysis of Public and Private Treatment Services for Substance Use Disorders in Kaduna State, Nigeria

Ochi Helen Ada; Adegboyega Kamorudeen

Article Details

Analysis of Public and Private Treatment Services for Substance Use Disorders in Kaduna State, Nigeria

Authors:

Ochi Helen Ada | Adegboyega Kamorudeen

Publisher:

Université de Saida, Dr. Moulay Tahar

Journal:

أطراس Vol.5 Issue 2, pp.233-249

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

7/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001558009

pISSN:

2992-1376

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Abstract:

 Inappropriate use of substances, also known as substances abuse, especially among youths constitutes problem globally. The trajectory of substance abuse exposes individuals to various health problems and disorders. To this end, provision of treatment services is considered as an important measure towards addressing the side effects of the inappropriate use of substances. Focusing on Kaduna State, Nigeria, this study analyzes public and private facilities available for individuals facing substance use disorders. The study employed quantitative and qualitative data collection methods, with the administration of questionnaire and in-depth interview guide to respondents and research participants in selected treatment facilities. Copies of questionnaire were administered on eighty-six staff while in-depth interviews were conducted on eight (8) staff of the selected treatment facilities. The study leverages Talcott Parson’s social system theory to explain the subject matter. Findings from the study revealed that the selected facilities provided evidence based psychosocial treatment services to the victims of substances abuse. In addition to other medical services provided by public and private treatment facilities, findings revealed that public facilities provided HIV/AIDs services than private facilities. Unlike the private treatment facilities, the study discovered that wraparound services (such as vocational training) are minimally provided by public facilities. In spite of the importance of supportive services towards optimal rehabilitation of victims of substances abuse, the study revealed that, both public and private facilities neglect such services. The study therefore recommends that strong collaboration among the existing treatment facilities towards the provision of optimal skills and rehabilitation of victims of substances abuse and its associated disorders.

Article Details

Analysis of Public and Private Treatment Services for Substance Use Disorders in Kaduna State, Nigeria

Authors:

Ochi Helen Ada | Adegboyega Kamorudeen

Publisher:

Université de Saida, Dr. Moulay Tahar

Journal:

أطراس Vol.5 Issue 2, pp.233-249

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

7/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001558009

pISSN:

2992-1376

challenges

disorders

facilities

psychosocial treatment

and supportive services

Issues

Article Details

Analysis of Public and Private Treatment Services for Substance Use Disorders in Kaduna State, Nigeria

Authors: Ochi Helen Ada | Adegboyega Kamorudeen

Publisher: Université de Saida, Dr. Moulay Tahar

Journal: أطراس Vol.5 Issue 2, pp.233-249

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 7/2024

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001558009

pISSN: 2992-1376

challenges

disorders

facilities

psychosocial treatment

and supportive services

Issues

Authors:

Ochi Helen Ada | Adegboyega Kamorudeen

Publisher:

Université de Saida, Dr. Moulay Tahar

Journal:

أطراس Vol.5 Issue 2, pp.233-249

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

7/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001558009

pISSN:

2992-1376