Thursday, 21 August 2014

SANDOZ PHARMA MAKES A GRAND ENTRY INTO THE NIGERIAN MARKET


Sandoz a norvatis company has made a grand entry into the Nigerian market with a variety of FDA approved quality generic brands that have hitherto been available in many western countries including the USA. Sandoz is a Norvatis company which places value on quality and affordability. I believe it is a corporate social responsibility of the parent company Norvatis to deliver new molecules at affordable prices for Nigerians.

Tuesday, 19 August 2014

LIST OF HOSPITALS IN PORTHARCOURT RIVERS STATE

Aggrey Clinic Medical Consultants
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Surgery, Dental, Radiology, Laboratory, Paediatrics, Int. medicine
Address: 107, Aggrey Road, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 

Alphonso Hospital
Surgery,Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Laboratory, Medicine, Radiology
Address: 191A Old Refinery Road Elelenwo , Obio/Akpor, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 (0) 804480085

Amba Hospital
Address: 33, Okija Street, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Phone: +234 84 331832

Anchor hospital
Laboratory, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Medicine, Pharmacy, Radiology
Address: KM15, Aba Road , Obio/Akpor, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 080-33103672

Ansett Medical Centre
Address: 9, New Layout Drive, Oginigba Town, Trans-Amadi Industrial Layout, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 0803-301-7090/084-231480

Ashford & Patrice Clinic
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Surgery, Orthopaedics, Paediatrics, Internal Medicine, Pharmacy, Laboratory
Address: 3B, Manilla Pepple, D/Line, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 84 238550

Atinu Critical Care Hospital
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Surgery, Laboratory
Address: 296 Old Refinery Road, Elelenwo, P/H , Obio/Akpor, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 (0) 8033384302
B. K. Ikiriko Memorial Hospital
Address: 177, Aggrey Road, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Phone: +234 84 335408

Bethsaida Clinic Maternity/Surgery
Surgery
Address: 21 Pipeline Satellite Town, Oyigbo
Phone: +234 (0) 8037799930

Bosom Hospital
Physiotherapy, Surgery, Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Opthalmology, Pharmacy, Laboratory
Address: 6, Akaniwuo St., off Eligbam Rd. Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 84 239487/0803-310-3137

Braithwaite Memorial Hospital
Address: Harley Street, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Phone: +234 84 300120
Calvary Hospital
Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology., Paediatrics, Laboratory, Pharmacy
Address: 7A, Haardy U. St., Orazi , P/Haecourt, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 0803-3407716

Carmel Clinic
Int. medicine
Address: 3 Elewoks Drive, Rumuibekwe, Obio/Akpor, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 (0) 8037027653

Castle Clinics
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Surgery, Paediatrics, Laboratory, Internal Medicine,Physiotherapy
Address: 7B Shell Location Road, Rumuadaolu, Off 42 Rumuola Rd., P/H , Obio/Akpor, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 

Christ The King Hospital
Address: No. 145, Old Aba/PH Road, Mbano Camp, Oyigbo, Rivers State
Phone: +234 

Cresthill Med. Centre
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Surgery, Laboratory
Address: 2A, Uyo Street, Rumuomasi , Obio/Akpor, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 84 485067/0803-303-0440

CRI Mediclinics
Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Internal Medicine, Laboratory, Pharmacy
Address: Plot 80A, 2nd Avenue, Along Dr. Peter Odili Rd., Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 0803-313-5427

Cumi Medical Centre
Pharmacy, Surgery, Laboratory, Paediatric,Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Address: 3, Endless Road, Off Elitor Rd. Woji , Obio/Akpor, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 0803-310-8294/084-571350
Daily Spring Hospital Ltd.
Obstetrics and Gynaecology,Medicine,Paediatrics, Surgery, Laboratory,Radiology
Address: 11 Rumougbo Street, Old GRA, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 84 230706,084-578579,08056723238

Datta Medical Centre
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Surgery, Laboratory
Address: 21A Woji Road, Off Old Aba Road, P/H , Obio/Akpor, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 (0) 8033041990

Delta Specialist Clinic & Mat.
Paediatrics, Internal Medicine
Address: 9, Station Road, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 84 335288

Destiny Hospital & Maternity
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Surgery, Medicine, Paediatrics, Laboratory, Radiology
Address: 38, Ihediohama, Diobu Mile 2, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 080-33127488

Divine Grace Clinic & Maternity
General Surgery, Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Laboratory
Address: 21 Elijiji Road, Off Woji Road, Rumoulu , Obio/Akpor, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 (0) 8033133268

Ebony Hospital Ltd
General Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Laboratory, Pharmacy, Radiology
Address: 9, Orazi Road, Rumulia , Obio/Akpor, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 84 234494/230612

Eddy Medical Centre
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Surgery, Medicine, Laboratory
Address: 4, Ndoki Lane, Behind 53 Market Rd., Rumuomasi , Obio/Akpor, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 84 234532/0802-331-3244

El-Bene Hospital
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Surgery, Laboratory
Address: 44 Ishiokpo Street, D/line Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 (0) 8033167396

El-Specialist Hospital Ltd
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Surgery
Address: 7, Umuechem Street, D/Line, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 84 333297

Eli-Johnson Specialist Hospital
Laboratory
Address: 13 Bori Road Opp Shell Res Area , Obio/Akpor, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 84 613049

Empire Specialist Clinic Ltd
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Laboratory
Address: 19, Echichinwo Elekahia , Obio/Akpor, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 84 485568
Family Medical Centre
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Surgery, Laboratory
Address: 112, Okporo Road, Mgbuesikiru, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 

Fanny Royal Hospital
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Laboratory, Radiology
Address: 4, Bimkol Crescent G.R.A. Phase III , Obio/Akpor, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 84 234183/0803-316-9907

Federal Staff Dental Clinic
Address: Federal Secretariat, Aba Rd, Obio/Akpor, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 (0) 8033530228

First Rivers Hospital Ltd
Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Medicine, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics
Address: 250 Port Harcourt/Aba Expressway, Rumuomasi, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Phone: +234 84 233367, 238405

Fountain Hospital & Maternity Home
Address: 5/7, Ataba Street, mile 3, Diobu, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Phone: +234 84 334494
Getwell Hospital
Address: 8, Rumuogbali Road, off Rumuokoro, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Phone: +234 84 235896
Halten Clinic
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Paediatrics, Laboratory, Radiology, Pharmacy
Address: 11, Agudama Street, D/Line, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 84 235310/235305/0803-31

Hossana Clinic & Maternity
Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology,Paediatric, Surgery, Laboratory
Address: 33, Abel Jumbo Street, Mile 2, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 

Harley Clinic
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Laboratory
Address: 21B, Elizabamorazi Road, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 

Health Fountains Hospital
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Surgery , Laboratory
Address: 75 NTA/Uniport Road, Opp Akpor grammar School, Ozuoba, Obio/Akpor, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 (0) 8034014601

Heart Health Medical Services
Internal Medicine
Address: 14 Omoku Street, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 (0) 8033424792

Higgwe Memorial Hospital
Surgery, Radio-Diagnostic
Address: 644 Ikwere Road, Rumuokoro , Obio/Akpor, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 (0) 8032629228

Hope Clinics
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Surgery, Laboratory
Address: 3/4 Wokogoloma Street, Waterline, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 (0) 8033402115

Hopeville Specialist Hospital
Orthopaedic surgery, Gen. surgery, Physiotherapy, Radiology, Laboratory
Address: 29, Woji Road, Rumuola , Obio/Akpor, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 (0) 8034018606, 080556746

Immanuel Clinic
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Surgery,Paediatrics,Internal Medicine, Laboratory
Address: 4, Nkanma lane, Off NTA Rd., Rumuokuta , Obio/Akpor, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 84 610337
Jeconiah Children's Clinic
Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Laboratory, Pharmacy
Address: 4 Okoroji Lane D/Line, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 
Kasomene Faith City Clinic
Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Pharmacy
Address: 5 Amenike, D/Line, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 

Kenor Clinic & Maternity
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Surgery, Paediatrics, Internal Medicine, Radiology, Laboratory
Address: Opp. Rivon Clinic, Along Aba Expressway, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 

Kez Clinic
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Surgery, Orthopaedics, Urology, Laboratory
Address: 16, Chief Wopara Street, Rumuomasi , Obio/Akpor, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 84 231055

Krisany Medical Services
Obstetrics and Gynaecology,Paediatric, Surgery, Laboratory
Address: 5B Asinobi/Agudama Street, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 (0) 803339098
Lafiya Medical Clinic & Maternity
Laboratory, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Address: St Silas Street, Oyigbo
Phone: +234 (0) 8033389259

Life Time Medical Centre
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Surgery, Laboratory
Address: 1A, Worukwo Street, Water Line, Obio/Akpor, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 84 61067

Lillian Specialist Clinic
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Address: No.20, Station Road, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 
Marina Hospital
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Laboratory
Address: 16 Akwa St, Off 35 Aba Rd, By Savannah Bank , Obio/Akpor, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 

Meridian Hospitals
Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Medicine, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Radiology, ENT, Laboratory
Address: 128, Ikwere Road, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 84 572070, 08033137372

Military Hospital, P/Harcourt
Address: Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 

Morning Star Hospitals
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Surgery, Paediatrics, Medicine, Pharmacy, Laboratory
Address: No.19, Isiokpo Street, D/Line, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 84 235674/230775
New Mile One Hospital
Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Medicine, Paediatrics, Radiology, Pharmacy, Laboratory, Physiotherapy, Opthalmic
Address: 15, Emenike Street, Mile 1, Diobu, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 84 485184

New Orlins Clinic
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Surgery, Medicine, Paediatrics, Physiotherapy, Laboratory 
Address: 3, Etim Okpoyo Close, Rumuabikani , Obio/Akpor, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 0803-707-8694/084-489662

Nobsams Clinics
Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Internal Medicine, Paediatrics, Laboratory, Pharmacy
Address: 2, Finima Street, Old G.R.A., Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 84 234869/0803-309-1363
Odessa Clinic Med. Services
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Surgery, Laboratory
Address: 5 Royal Paragon Hotel Avenue, Iwofe Road, Rivers State, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 84 482408

Olunwa Medical Centre
Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Laboratory
Address: No.4 Amadi-Ama Rd., Trans-Amadi Layout, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 84 573866
Palmars Hospital & Maternity Home
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Surgery, Internal medicine, Radiology, Pharmacy, Laboratory
Address: 5/7, Old G.R.A. Aba Rd. Mile 4, Rumueme , Obio/Akpor, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 84 234493/0803-340-6076

Ponyx Clinic
Laboratory, Dental, Radiology
Address: 2, Chukwuohinda Street, Rumulakgbo, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 84 238084/0803-316-6647

Pamo Clinics & Hospital Ltd.
Paediatrics, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Medicine, Radiology, Pharmacy, Laboratory
Address: 300,Aba Road, Rumuomasi , Obio/Akpor, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 84 330677

Precious Life Medical Centre
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Surgery, Laboratory
Address: 4B Okorodo Street D/line, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 (0) 8033408592

Prime Medical Consultants
Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Internal Medicine, Physiotherapy, Laboratory, Pharmacy
Address: 4, Prince Close, Rumuogba (Artillery Junction) , Obio/Akpor, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 84 610673

Princess Medical Centre
Paediatrics, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Medicine, Pharmacy, Laboratory
Address: 7, National Supply Rd., Canco/Bewac Junction , Obio/Akpor, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 84 233349/335252/0803-33

Pristine Medical Consultants
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Surgery,Medicine, Laboratory
Address: 7 Nvuike Road, Off 125 Okporo Road, Rumuodara , Obio/Akpor, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 08033107758

Promise Land Clinic & Hospital Ltd.
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Surgery,Medicine,Paediatrics, Laboratory
Address: 4 Bende Road Rumuomasi P/H , Obio/Akpor, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 (0) 8037403250

Providence Clinic & Maternity
Surgery, Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Radiology, Laboratory
Address: 11, Railway Close, D/Line, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 84 239969
Queens Clinic
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Surgery, Medicine, Paediatrics, Pharmacy, Laboratory
Address: 38 Rumuolumini Rumuekpirikom , Obio/Akpor, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 080-33390672
Rayfield Medical Centre
Internal Medicine.
Address: 25 Isiokpo Str, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 (0) 8033097353

Rehoboth Specialist Hospital
Laboratory, Pharmacy, Orthopaedics,Int. Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Address: 2 Winners' Way Off Afam Str D-Line Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 (0) 8068766803

Riverside Clinics
Internal Medicine,Radiology/USS,Paediatrics, General Surgery,Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Laboratory,Orthopaedics
Address: 11 Harbour Road, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 84 233491, 08055166244

Rivon Clinic Ltd
Paediatrics, Laboratory, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Surgery,Orthopaedics,Medicine,Pharmacy,Radiology,Physiotherapy
Address: Genesis Junction, Aba Exp.Way, Obio/Akpor, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 84 239052, 333788

Ropheka Specialist Clinic
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Gen.Surgery, Pharmacy, Laboratory
Address: House 12, 2nd Avenue, Close A FHE, Rumueme (Agip), Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 84 489899
Salem Hospital
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Surgery
Address: 16 Location Road, Oyigbo
Phone: +234 (0) 8033425152

Saplens Clinic
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Laboratory
Address: 2A, Mini-Ezekwu Rd, Rumuogba , Obio/Akpor, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 84 613177

Seaside Specialist Surgery
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Surgery, Radiology
Address: 89, Victoria Street, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 84 233107

Seiyefa Clinic
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Surgery,Internal Medicine,Paediatrics, Laboratory,Radio-Diagnostic
Address: 11 Harold Wilson Drive, Borikiri, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 (0) 8037316106

Silvia Specialist Hospital & Maternity
Obstetrics and Gynaecology,X-ray/USS, Laboratory, Surgery,Orthopaedic,Internal Medicine,Paediatrics
Address: 6 Circular Road, Presidential Estate, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 84 239846,08037240501

Siya Medical Centre
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Surgery, Orthopaedics, Laboratory
Address: 112, Old Aba Road, Rumubiakani, Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 84 236646/488781

Springs Hospital ltd
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Surgery, Paediatrics, Radiology, Laboratory, Pharmacy, Int. medicine.
Address: 458, Ikwere Road, Rumuepiri-Kon , Obio/Akpor, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 0803-316-5977

Sonabel Medicine Centre
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Surgery, Int. Medicine, Paedistrics, Orthopaedics, Radiology, Ophthalmology, Dermatology,Pharmacy, Laboratory
Address: 14, Owabie Road, Mile 4, Rumueme, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 84 235074

Sondel Clinic Maternity
Internal Medicine, Laboratory
Address: Plot 12 Phase 1, Borikiri Res. Layout, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 (0) 8023035595
Sophia Clinic
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Surgery, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Medicine, Radiology, Laboratory
Address: 27, Old Aba Road, Rumyogba , Obio/Akpor, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 84 611296

St. Catherines Specialist Clinic
Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Medicine, Paediatrics, Laboratory, Pharmacy
Address: 17B, Ahiamakara Rd., By Nwaya, Junction Trans-Amadi., Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 

St. Jude's Medical Clinic & Our Lady of Fatimah 
Laboratory, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Radiology
Address: 39,Elelenwo Road, Rumukurushi , Obio/Akpor, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 84 610997

St. Mary's Hospital & Maternity
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Surgery, Orthopaedics, Internal Medicine,Paediatrics, Laboratory
Address: 5, Estate Road, Woji , Obio/Akpor, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 84 484695

St Michael's Clinic
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Surgery,Paediatrics,Medicine, Laboratory
Address: 4th Street Block 4, Elekahia Housing Estate, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 (0) 8037094338

St. Patricks Hospital Ltd
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Medicine, Physiotherapy, Radiology, Ophthalmology, Surgery, Laboratory
Address: No.3, Ogbunabali Street, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 

St. Martins Hospital
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Surgery, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Medicine, Radiology, Pharmacy, Laboratory
Address: 28B, Flaming Avenue, Rumuomasi , Obio/Akpor, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 84 571396/237139/0803-31

Summit Clinic
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Surgery, Laboratory
Address: 17 Omoku Street, D/line,Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 (0) 8056738109
Teme hospital Ltd
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Surgery, Int. Medicine, Paediatrics, Orthopaedics, Radiology, Laboratory
Address: 10, New Hospital Lane, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 84 335922/334793

Triumph Clinic
Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Laboratory
Address: 2, Estate Road, Off Old Aba Rd., Rumuogba , Obio/Akpor, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 (0) 8033515468

Truvine Specialist Clinic 
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Gen. Surgery, Orthopaedics.
Address: 6 Ohiamini Road, Behind College Of Arts And Science, Off Rumuola, Obio/Akpor, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 84 773759
Udo-Poly Clinics
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Laboratory, Surgery,Paediatrics, Medicine, Pharmacy, Radiology
Address: 9/10 Chief Ejim's Street, Rumuobiakani , Obio/Akpor, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 84 231453, 08033093421

University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital
Paediatric, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Pharmacy, Laboratory, Radiology
Address: Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 
Valentine Hospital
Laboratory, Pharmacy
Address: Plot B2, Opp. 20 Forces Avenue, Old G.R.A., Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 84 236947/239010

Vita Medical Centre
Surgery, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Laboratory
Address: 27, Nsukka Street, Mile 1, Diobu, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 84 234884/0805-511-8079

Wellingtons Med. Centre
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Surgery
Address: 14, Manilla Pepple Street, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 

Woji Cottage Hospital
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Surgery, Paediatrics, Internal Medicine, Pharmacy
Address: Accon Road, Woji Town , Obio/Akpor, Port Harcourt
Phone: +234 84 574039

Monday, 18 August 2014

Key to prescription drug misuse among young adults is likely peers, but not peer pressure

Current efforts to prevent prescription drug misuse among young adults need to consider peers - but not peer pressure - according to a Purdue University study.
"With the 18-29 age group we may be spending unnecessary effort working a peer pressure angle in prevention and intervention efforts. That does not appear to be an issue for this age group," said study co-author Brian Kelly, a professor of sociology and anthropology who studies drug use and youth cultures. "Rather, we found more subtle components of the peer context as influential. These include peer drug associations, peers as points of drug access, and the motivation to misuse prescription drugs to have pleasant times with friends."
This research, funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), was presented at the 109th Annual Meeting of the American Sociological Association by study co-author Alexandra Marin, a Purdue sociology doctoral student.
Prescription drug misuse has risen considerably during the 21st century and is the most commonly abused substance after alcohol and marijuana for people 14 and older, according to NIDA. Popular prescription drugs that are most frequently misused are sedatives, painkillers, and stimulants.
"People normally think about peer pressure in that peers directly and actively pressure an individual to do what they are doing," said Kelly, who also is director of Purdue's Center for Research on Young People's Health. "This study looks at that form of direct social pressure as well as more indirect forms of social pressure. We find that friends are not actively pressuring them, but it's a desire to have a good time alongside friends that matters."
The findings, collected from 2011-13, are based on survey interviews with 404 adults ages 18 to 29 who misused prescription drugs in the past 90 days. Two-hundred fourteen in-person interviews also were conducted. These individuals were recruited from popular nightlife locations such as bars, clubs, and lounges in New York City. Average misuse of prescription drugs, such as painkillers, sedatives and stimulants, was 38 times in the past 90 days.
This study evaluated the role of peer factors on three prescription drug misuse outcomes: the frequency of misuse; administering drugs in ways other than swallowing, such as sniffing, smoking, and injecting the drugs; and symptoms of dependency on prescription drugs.
"We found that peer drug associations are positively associated with all three outcomes," Kelly said. "If there are high perceived social benefits or low perceived social consequences within the peer network, they are more likely to lead to a greater frequency of misuse, as well as a greater use of non-oral methods of administration and a greater likelihood of displaying symptoms of dependence. The motivation to misuse prescription drugs to have a good time with friends is also associated with all three outcomes. The number of sources of drugs in their peer group also matters, which is notable since sharing prescription drugs is common among these young adults."


Culled MNT

Thursday, 14 August 2014

THE SUSPENSION OF DOCTORS RESIDENCY PROGRAMME IN FEDERAL GOVERNMENT HOSPITALS: The Crux

THE SUSPENSION OF DOCTORS RESIDENCY PROGRAMME IN FEDERAL GOVERNMENT HOSPITALS.


President Goodluck Jonathan has suspended the residency programme in all federal hospitals in the country. The residency programme trains medical doctors to become specialist and is one of the contentious issues as other health care professional are clamouring for a recognition and institution of a similar programme for them to enable them to be recognised as specialist in the hospitals. This is one of the issues that JOHESU got the federal government to agree to which led to the over one month doctors reprissal strike. By this action Jonathan is saying that health care officials should foot the bill of their training themselves. Another arguement for Jonathan would be the small number of qualified specialists despite the juicy liberties and allowances that accrues to residents while training. there are few specialists in certain areas of medicine. The goverment has probably taken this action in a move toward full privatisation of the health sector as premature it might appear. Ebola virus was in our back yard and no one thought it wise to study it enough to develop vaccines for eventual epidemics as we have at hand. yet we have centres for disease control under the health ministry with staffs drawing mega salaries for nothing but distributing mosquito nets. Jonathan must however take more serious steps and see that his government is proactive and not consistently reactive.