Socio-Demographic Characteristics and Personality Profiles of Patients with Substance Use Disorders

Title
Socio-Demographic Characteristics and Personality Profiles of Patients with Substance Use Disorders
Publication Date
2012
Author(s)
Ineme, Mfon E
Osinowo, Helen O
Asagba, Rachel B
Taiwo, Kayode O
Ibikunle, Imisioluwa O
Ottu, Iboro F A
Aguiyi, Onyeye A
Akinlabi, Michael O
( author )
OrcID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0070-2673
Email: oakinlab@une.edu.au
UNE Id une-id:oakinlab
Akinhanmi, Akin O
Editor
Editor(s): Isidore S Obot, Akanidomo J Ibanga and Andrew Zamani
Type of document
Conference Publication
Language
en
Entity Type
Publication
Publisher
Centre for Research and Information on Substance Abuse
Place of publication
Uyo, Nigeria
Edition
1
UNE publication id
une:1959.11/27099
Abstract
Substance abuse remains one of the leading anti-social behaviours the world over. In many societies it is viewed as a leading cause of violence among individuals and groups. To the respective individuals, it has been a major cause of physiological illnesses such as liver, cardiovascular and cranial problems (Kazimir, 2010). It has exposed many to the risk of auto accidents (Bob, 2011), leading to physical deformity, loss of property, and even loss of lives. In addition, substance abuse is known to have a causal relationship with many psychological disorders including mental and behavioural disorders (Larsen, 2011). Indeed, the dangers of taking drugs are far greater than its short-term illusory pleasures (Agrawal, Puliyel, Chansoria, Mukerejee & Kaul, 2007). Being more specific, Obedunmi (2008), explains that the harmful effect of smoking outweighs the presumed warmth and comfort. Use of these drugs may lead to criminal penalty in addition to possible physical, social and psychological harms (Wikipedia, 2010). Yet drinking is woven into the fabric of many societies as often experienced when sharing a bottle of wine over a meal, going out for drinks with friends, celebrating special occasions with champagne etc. But because alcohol is such a common, popular element in many activities, it can be hard to see when one’s drinking has crossed the line from moderate or social use to problem drinking (Smith, Segal & Robinson, 2010).
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Citation
Substance Abuse and HIV/AIDs in Africa: Proceedings of the Ninth Biennial International Conference on "Alcohol, Drugs and Society in Africa", p. 177-186
ISBN
9789783223844
9783223844
Start page
177
End page
186

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