Survey on Synthetic Drugs in Nigeria Rapid Assessment on Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Relating to Synthetic Drugs in Nigeria IntroductionDear Participant,We invite you to participate in a survey titled "Rapid Assessment on Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Relating to Synthetic Drugs in Nigeria." This survey aims to gather important data on synthetic drug awareness, usage, and control among various groups, including persons who use substances, public health professionals, and law enforcement officers. Your insights will help shape effective strategies and interventions to address synthetic drug challenges in Nigeria.Consent StatementYour participation is voluntary and you can withdraw at any time. The information you provide will be confidential and used solely for research purposes. No personal identifiers will be collected. By proceeding, you consent to participate in this survey. If you have any questions, please contact the survey administrator or message/call 07053486054. Thank you for your valuable contribution NoteSynthetic drugs, also known as new psychoactive substances (NPS), are designed to mimic or be an alternative to the effects of existing illicit drugs such as cannabis, khat, cocaine, Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) and Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD). These synthetic drugs often mimic the effects of their natural counterparts but can be more potent and dangerous due to variations in their chemical structures.1. Demographics1. How old are you? 2. Gender Male Female No response 3. What is your highest level of education? No formal education Secondary school education Higher education certificate or first degree Master’s degree or equivalent PhD 4. What is your discipline/field of study/profession? General medical practitioner Psychiatrist Psychologist Addictologist Guidance Counsellor Sociologist/Social worker Educationist Pharmacist Nursing Other 5. Years of experience in the field of drug control or demand reduction 0-5 Years 6-10 Years 11-15 Years 16-20 Years 21-25 Years 26 Years above 6. Occupational Status Employed Not employed Apprentice or learning trade Student Other 7. Work setting Hospital Law enforcement School/education Legislature Clergy Policy maker Work in a private organization/NGO Transportation (driver, motorcycle rider) Other 8. Your office location/state/region of operation e.g Oyo state 9. Geographical Location Urban Rural 2. Persons who use drugs/substances1. Have you ever used synthetic drugs? Yes No 1b. If yes, how often? Occasionally (once in a while) Regularly (frequently, at least once in a day) 2. List the synthetic drug(s) you have ever used (check all that apply).Category: StimulantsSynthetic Drugs: Methamphetamine (Meth) MDMA (Ecstasy, Molly) Mephedrone (4-MMC, Meow Meow) Methylphenidate (Ritalin) Amphetamines (Adderall, Dexedrine) Select AllCategory: Synthetic CannabinoidsSynthetic Drugs: K2 Spice JWH-018 AM-2201 HU-210 Select AllCategory: Synthetic OpioidsSynthetic Drugs: Fentanyl Carfentanil U-47700 (Pink) W-18 MT-45 Select AllCategory: HallucinogensSynthetic Drugs: 2C-B, 25I-NBOMe (N-Bomb) DMT (Dimethyltryptamine) DOM (STP) AL-LAD Select AllCategory: DissociativesSynthetic Drugs: Ketamine Phencyclidine (PCP) MXE (Methoxetamine) DXM (Dextromethorphan) DCK (Deschloroketamine) Select AllCategory: BenzodiazepinesSynthetic Drugs: Flubromazolam Etizolam Diclazepam Clonazolam Pyrazolam Select AllCategory: Synthetic Cathinones (Bath Salts)Synthetic Drugs: MDPV (Methylenedioxypyrovalerone) Alpha-PVP (Flakka) Butylone, Ethylone Methylone (bk-MDMA) Select AllIf Others, please specify 3. List the synthetic drug(s) you regularly use. 4. At what age did you first try synthetic drugs? 5. How do users typically acquire synthetic drugs? Online Friends Street Dealers Other 6. How easy are synthetic drugs accessible in your community or area? Very easy Fairly easy Fairly difficult Very difficult I don’t know 7. Have you ever attended events or places where synthetic drugs were being used? Yes No 8. Have you ever experienced any adverse effects after using synthetic drugs? Yes No 8b. If yes, please share your experience: 9. Have you ever sought medical help or advice after using synthetic drugs? Yes No 10. Do you know anyone who has had serious health issues due to synthetic drug use? Yes No 11. What are the common/special areas where people use synthetic drugs? 3. Public Health Professionals1. Have you ever heard of synthetic drugs or new psychoactive substances (NPS)? Yes No 2. If yes, from which of these sources did you first hear of synthetic drugs? Friends School Social media News Law enforcement Drug treatment facilities Other 3. Can you name the synthetic drugs used in your community/area? (Please click the "+" by the box to add more)S/NSynthetic drugsPlease provide sources. For example, locally sourced or produced, trafficked from other countries etc. Add Remove4. Who are the common users of synthetic drugs in your community/area? 5. What do you think makes people use synthetic drugs? 6. Do you know what synthetic drugs are designed to do? I do not know at all I do not know I know I know very well 7. Do you know the differences between synthetic drugs and traditional illicit drugs? I do not know the difference at all I do not know the difference I know the difference I know the difference very well 8. Which of these opioids are readily available in your community or area? Tick as many as applicable Heroin Cough syrup containing codeine Tramadol Fentanyl Oxycodone Vicodin Codeine Morphine Carfentanil Other If Others, please specify 9. Which of these opioids are commonly used in your community or area? Tick as many as applicable Heroin Cough syrup containing codeine Tramadol Fentanyl Oxycodone Vicodin Codeine Morphine Carfentanil Other If Others, please specify 10. Is naloxone available to reverse opioid use overdose in Nigeria? Yes No I don't know 11. If yes, who readily has access to its use? Public health practitioners Medical personnel Law enforcement personnel General population Other 12. If naloxone is not available in Nigeria to reverse opioid use overdose, would you recommend its availability? Yes No Undecided If yes, who would you recommend should have access to naloxone in Nigeria? Public health practitioners Medical personnel Law enforcement personnel General population Other 13. Are synthetic drugs covered by the most recent Narcotics/Drug Laws in Nigeria? Yes No I don't know 14. Do you support that synthetic drugs should be legal? Yes No And why? 15. How do you feel about the use of synthetic drugs among peers or within your community? 16. Do you believe synthetic drugs have any medical or recreational benefits? Yes No I don't know 17. Can you identify some of the potential risks or side effects associated with synthetic drug use?18. How risky do you think it is to use synthetic drugs? Not risky Moderately risky Risky Highly risky Extremely risky I don’t know 19. Are opioids, traditional opioids like heroin or synthetic opioids like fentanyl, available in Nigeria? Yes No I don't know 20. If yes, is naloxone available in Nigeria to reverse overdose? Yes No I don't know 21. If yes, who has access to naloxone? Public health First responders/medical technicians Law enforcement General population Other 22. From where do you get most of your information about synthetic drugs? Internet Health professionals Educational programs Other 23. Have you received any formal education or training about the risks of synthetic drug use? Yes No 24. Would you like to receive formal education or training on how to prevent the use of synthetic drugs? Yes No 25. What measures do you think should be taken to reduce the use of synthetic drugs? 26. Would you like to participate in a program aimed at educating people about the dangers of synthetic drugs? Yes No 27. Are you aware of any local resources or support systems available for individuals struggling with synthetic drug use? Yes No 4. Law Enforcement1. Have you ever heard of synthetic drugs or new psychoactive substances (NPS)? Yes No 2. If yes, from which of these sources did you first hear of synthetic drugs? Friends School Social media News Law enforcement Drug treatment facilities Other 3. Can you name the synthetic drugs used in your community/area? (Please click the "+" by the box to add more)S/NSynthetic drugsPlease provide sources. For example, locally sourced or produced, trafficked from other countries etc. Add Remove4. Who are the common users of synthetic drugs in your community/area? 5. What do you think makes people use synthetic drugs? 6. Do you know what synthetic drugs are designed to do? I do not know at all I do not know I know I know very well 7. Do you know the differences between synthetic drugs and traditional illicit drugs? I do not know the difference at all I do not know the difference I know the difference I know the difference very well 8. Which of these opioids are readily available in your community or area? Tick as many as applicable Heroin Cough syrup containing codeine Tramadol Fentanyl Oxycodone Vicodin Codeine Morphine Carfentanil Other If Others, please specify 9. Which of these opioids are commonly used in your community or area? Tick as many as applicable Heroin Cough syrup containing codeine Tramadol Fentanyl Oxycodone Vicodin Codeine Morphine Carfentanil Other If Others, please specify 10. Is naloxone available to reverse opioid use overdose in Nigeria? Yes No I don't know 11. If yes, who readily has access to its use? Public health practitioners Medical personnel Law enforcement personnel General population Other 12. If naloxone is not available in Nigeria to reverse opioid use overdose, would you recommend its availability? Yes No Undecided If yes, who would you recommend should have access to naloxone in Nigeria? Public health practitioners Medical personnel Law enforcement personnel General population Other 13. Are synthetic drugs covered by the most recent Narcotics/Drug Laws in Nigeria? Yes No I don't know 14. Do you support that synthetic drugs should be legal? Yes No And why? 15. How do you feel about the use of synthetic drugs among peers or within your community? 16. Do you believe synthetic drugs have any medical or recreational benefits? Yes No I don't know 17. Can you identify some of the potential risks or side effects associated with synthetic drug use?18. How risky do you think it is to use synthetic drugs? Not risky Moderately risky Risky Highly risky Extremely risky I don’t know 19. Are opioids, traditional opioids like heroin or synthetic opioids like fentanyl, available in Nigeria? Yes No I don't know 20. If yes, is naloxone available in Nigeria to reverse overdose? Yes No I don't know 21. If yes, who has access to naloxone? Public health First responders/medical technicians Law enforcement General population Other
