Methamphetamine Useand its Associated Psycho Socio/Economic Impact: The Need for Drug Education

Methamphetamine (MA) is a powerful and addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system. MA use/abuseamong adolescentsand adultshas becomea significant social and public health concernglobally.However, despitetheincreasedknowledge andawareness of methamphetamine useamong the population,researchis still sparse on thepsycho social impactof MA use. This paper examines the methamphetamine use/abuseand its associated psycho social/economicimpact among adolescents and adultsin Nigeria.The paper focused on methamphetamine use among adolescents/adults, the psycho social/economicimpactand the role of health education intervention. Based on the review, the paper recommended among others that Governmentthrough its policies should ensure thatjobs are created, social services are rendered, and above all, its policies should be feasible and capable of implementation. Moreover,individuals, families, communities, and the entire society should ensure that moral values are inculcated in the youths. This will help governments in thefight against the menace. Further, theNon Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Community Based Organizations (CBOs) should encourage the sensitization campaigns against drug abuse/abuse among adolescents and adultas well as engagethemin the rehabilitation programs.