Drug Abuse - Misuse and Mental Illness in Uselu Psychiatric Hospital, Benin

Authors

  • Adego. E. Eferakeya Deparment of Pharmacology and Toxicoloy, University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria
  • Matthew O. Ogbimi Specialist Hospital, Benin City

Abstract

A study of 785 cases ofdrug-related mental illness at Uselu Psychiatric Hospital, Benin City shows that the incidence increased from 1976 to 1978 and decreased from 1978 to 1980 independent of fluctuating hospital attendance. The abuse of marijuana (35.4%), alcohol (5.1%) and amphetamine (3.1%) contributed significantly to the incidence.

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Author Biography

Matthew O. Ogbimi, Specialist Hospital, Benin City


 

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Published

1982-07-01

How to Cite

Eferakeya, A. E. ., & Ogbimi, M. O. . (1982). Drug Abuse - Misuse and Mental Illness in Uselu Psychiatric Hospital, Benin. The Nigerian Journal of Pharmacy, 13(4). Retrieved from https://www.psnnjp.org/index.php/home/article/view/324

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 4 (1982): Nigerian Journal of Pharmacy

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