Small Doctor Raises Alarm Over Dangerous Rate Of Drug Abuse, Effects On Youths
THECONSCIENCE NG reports that Afrobeats singer Small Doctor has expressed deep concern over the alarming rise of drug abuse among Nigerian youths, following a distressing visit to his childhood neighborhood in Agege, Lagos.
On his X handle, the singer shared his dismay after witnessing the deteriorating state of young men he once knew, many of whom now appeared disoriented, with some seen “sleeping while standing” or frozen in “crazy postures” while asleep.
Small Doctor called for intensified advocacy against drug abuse, urging more public figures to lend their voices to the fight.
He also recalled advice he received six years ago from Fuji legend Wasiu Ayinde (KWAM 1), who had suggested establishing a rehabilitation center, predicting it would become a “lucrative” venture due to the worsening drug crisis.
Small Doctor wrote, “There is one bros that sings against drug abuse on socials, been a minute I came across his contents (David something can’t fully remember). I think we need him more this moment.
“I strolled through hoods on Sunday and what I saw was heartbreaking. The rate young chaps use drugs nowadays is alarming .
“Wasiu Ayinde told me 6 years ago to establish a rehabilitation centre, stating it is the new oil. That man saw the future.
“Most heartbreaking was when I arrived in my hood, I saw some promising guys we grew up together sleeping while standing, some were even making some crazy postures while sleeping. So sad”.
