The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC, Dr. Paul Orhii, yesterday decried the rising wave of abuse of expectorants and cough syrups as stimulants, just as he pleaded with those who engage in the abuse to desist in view of the health implication of their actions.
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He lamented that if not checked, the development poses grave danger to the health of the teeming youths and drug addicts who have found solace in these medicinals.
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The NADFAC boss said this at Lessel, in Ushongo Local Government Area of Benue State, where a civic reception was held for him and other illustrious sons and daughters of the area who hold key positions at both federal and state levels.
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He pointed out that the abuse of cough expectorants has become a major challenge and? advised? parents to keep a close tab on their children and wards in order to ensure that they did not fall prey to the heart rending implication of drug abuse.
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Dr. Orhii disclosed that NAFDAC was collaborating with necessary agencies and security organisations to apprehend those who were bent on abusing the recommended dosage for expectorants with the intent to get “high”.
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