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J Res Health Sci. 2020;20(2): e00480. doi: 10.34172/jrhs.2020.15
PMID: 32814700        PMCID: PMC7585748

Original Article

Substance Use among Adolescent High School Students in Nigeria and Its Relationship with Psychosocial Factors

Adetunji Obadeji * , Banji F. Kumolalo, Lateef O. Oluwole, Adedotun S. Ajiboye, Mobolaji U. Dada, Rose Chidindu Ebeyi

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