Youth Initiative for Drug Research, Information, Support and Education in Nigeria (YouthRISE Nigeria) has trained no fewer than 25 individuals from across Nigeria in a just concluded 3-day drug policy academy. The Participants were however engaged in series of interactive lectures led by the Project Coordinator, YouthRISE Nigeria, Adeolu Ogunrombi. In one of his presentations, Adeolu asserted that the current drug policy response in Nigeria is reactive and not based on evidence. She said the current drug policy discourages people who use drugs from accessing health services because of stigma; discrimination and the fear of arrest. At the end of the training, the certificated participants, expressed their gratitude to YouthRISE Nigeria for building their capacity in drug policy and effective response.

Source: Nigerian Tribune June 02, 2018 17:15 UTC