Substance use and substance use disorders in Africa:An epidemiological approach to the review of existing literature  

作　　者：Olakunle James Onaolapo Anthony Tope Olofinnade Foluso Olamide Ojo Olufunto Adeleye Joshua Falade Adejoke Yetunde Onaolapo 

机构地区：[1]Behavioral Neuroscience Unit,Neuropharmacology Subdivision,Department of Pharmacology,Ladoke Akintola University of Technology,Ogbomoso 210214 Oyo,Nigeria [2]Department of Pharmacology,Therapeutics and Toxicology,Lagos State University,Ikeja 100001,Lagos,Nigeria [3]Department of Anatomy,Ladoke Akintola University of Technology,Ogbomoso 210214,Oyo,Nigeria [4]Department of Mental Health,Afe Babalola University,Ado-Ekiti 360282,Ekiti,Nigeria [5]Behavioral Neuroscience Unit,Neurobiology Subdivision,Department of Anatomy,Ladoke Akintola University of Technology,Ogbomoso 210214,Oyo,Nigeria

出　　处：《World Journal of Psychiatry》2022年第10期1268-1286,共19页世界精神病学杂志

摘　　要：The relationship between man and substances that have abuse potentials,and whose use has been associated with the development or progression of substance use disorders has continued to evolve in terms of geography,economic implications,and time.History shows that local plants with psychoactive constituents can get exported worldwide through global travel,commerce,or even conquest.Time and globalization also change people’s relationship with substances of abuse;hence,an area that was initially alien to certain substances might evolve to becoming a trafficking hub,and then a destination.A case in point is Africa where a rapidly increasing prevalence of substance use/abuse and substance use disorder among adolescents and young adults is putting enormous strain on the economy,healthcare system,and society at large.However,there appears to be a paucity of scientific literature and data on the epidemiology,risk assessment,and contributing factors to substance use and the development of substance use disorders across Africa.In this narrative review,we examine extant literature(PubMed,Google scholar,Medline)for information on the prevalence,trends,and influencers of substance use and the development of substance use disorders.This is with a view of understanding the determinants of substance use and factors that influence the development of substance use disorders in the region,and how this information can be channeled towards developing a comprehensive intervention and treatment program.

关 键 词：ADDICTION CANNABIS Catha edulis Datura metal Drug dependence Novel psychoactive substances 

分 类 号：R749.61[医药卫生—神经病学与精神病学]