stigma

By Sulyman Pakoyi  Olajide*, 50, sat in his tricycle as he recounted his experience. It has been almost a decade since he quit using drugs; however, the experiences still linger, fresh in his memory. Olajide was just 10 when he…

This story explores the complex intersection between disability and drug abuse in Nigeria, revealing how structural neglect, discrimination, and social exclusion push many PWDs into substance dependence and total silence.