Economics of Psychostimulant Use Disorder Among Consumers in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria

Chioma Patricia Adekunle, Bisi Agnes Shittu, Solomon Oladele Oladeji, Oluwadamilola Mary Fatade, Hassan Opeyemi Ajetunmobi, Department of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management, Federal University of Agriculture, School of Business, University of Southern Queensland

Journal of Drug Issues

Published online on May 04, 2026

Abstract

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This study examines the burden of psychostimulant use disorder among consumers in Ogun State, Nigeria, using three domains: health, public safety/crime, and productivity, from a cross-section of 216 users. It was found that depressants accounted for 66.67%...