Stakeholders in Zamfara highlighted growing concerns over youth drug use and limited rehabilitation capacity.
She said substance use disorders were mostly seen in individuals between 18 and 35 years.
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has urged Nigerians battling drug dependence to seek help through its 24-hour counselling and referral service.
Mr Phuilamanyvong provided an overview of Laos’ drug control efforts over the past year.
Mr Obi urged President Bola Tinubu’s government to punish drug traffickers.
Mr Marwa said that prevention was very important in dealing with drug abuse.
“Stop stigmatisation of people using drugs. Don’t call them addicts, but people having drug challenges so that they can get better,” he said.
