Psychoactive substance use among children in informal religious schools (Almajiris) in northern Nigeria

"Almajiri" is a term used to describe children in northern Nigeria who are sent to live with teachers of the Qur’an in order to receive religious instruction. Unable to cater for their needs, the teachers send the children to the streets to beg and do menial jobs. Drug use and other forms...

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Authors: Abdulmalik, Jibril (Author) ; Omigbodun, Olayinka (Author) ; Beida, Omeiza (Author) ; Adedokun, Babatunde (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Taylor & Francis 2009
In: Mental health, religion & culture
Year: 2009, Volume: 12, Issue: 6, Pages: 527-542
Further subjects:B Northern Nigeria
B Almajiri
B psychoactive substances
B Street children
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