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

Helen Ada OCHI
Department of Sociology
Federal University
Gusau-Nigeria

Kamorudeen ADEGBOYEGA
Department of Sociology
Ahmadu Bello University
Zaria-Nigeria

Abstract

Inappropriate use of substances, also known as substance abuse, especially among youths constitutes a problem globally. The trajectory of substance abuse exposes individuals to various health problems and disorders. To this end, the provision of treatment services is considered 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 questionnaires and in-depth interview guides to respondents and research participants in selected treatment facilities. Copies of questionnaires were administered to 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 substance 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 private treatment facilities, the study discovered that wraparound services (such as vocational training) are minimally provided by public facilities. Despite the importance of supportive services towards optimal rehabilitation of victims of substance abuse, the study revealed that both public and private facilities neglect such services. The study therefore recommends strong collaboration among the existing treatment facilities towards the provision of optimal skills and rehabilitation of victims of substance abuse and its associated disorders.

Keywords:

Challenges, disorders, facilities, psychosocial treatment, public and private treatment services, supportive services

How to Cite this Paper:

Ochi, H. E., & Adegboyega, K. (2024). Analysis of public and private treatment services for substance use disorders in Kaduna State, Nigeria. ATRAS Journal, 5(2), 233-249

DOI:
https://doi.org/10.70091/Atras/vol05no2.18

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