Tramadol almost ruined my life – Student

A student of the Federal University , Lokoja , Saddam Saidu, has narrated how drug addiction almost ruined his life , but for the intervention of his father , Mohammed , who refused to give up on him .

The Political Science student explained that he became addicted to Tramadol and other opiates through friends who were drug abusers .

Saddam ’s narration was buttressed by his father during a town hall meeting held in Abuja on Tuesday to mark the 2018 International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Drug Trafficking, with the theme , ‘Listen first : Listening to children and youths is the first step to help them grow healthy and safe . ’

The former addict advised parents to monitor their children and wards, adding that the future of a lot of youngsters has been ruined by drug abuse and addiction.

“I finished my secondary school about eight years ago , but I am in 200 level at the university. You can see how my addiction had affected my academic progress . The last time I saw some of my friends, they were so impressed, they kept telling me I was looking good ; I want to thank my father for not giving up on me ,” Saddam said .

Mohammed explained that rehabilitating Saddam cost him a lot , adding that he had to place him in an expensive rehabilitation clinic in Wuse, Abuja .
“I was running an online Masters programme with a foreign university. The programme cost me $ 2 ,250 but I had to abandon the programme to focus on the rehabilitation of my son ,” Mohammed told the audience which erupted in a loud ovation .

The Chairman , National Drug Law Enforcement Agency , Col . Muhammad Abdallah ( retd .) , said beyond clamping down on offenders , his agency was enlightening the youths about drug abuse .

“It is not acceptable that parents who have the primary responsibility of listening to their wards have rather resorted to blaming teachers , pastors , Imams, law enforcement agencies and even their children ’s peers for their drug indulgence ,” he noted .

The National Security Adviser , Maj .-Gen . Babagana Monguno ( retd .) , stated that enormous volume of drugs were still produced , trafficked and consumed throughout the world despite the efforts of national and international institutions .

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