Nigerian Woman Shares How Rehab Helped Her Rebuild After Substance Use

A woman from Benue State has shared how substance use disrupted her education, career and relationships before she entered rehabilitation. She said she was repeatedly expelled from school, struggled with sobriety and at one point depended on begging to survive. She added that substance use left her unable to settle into school or maintain stable relationships. After completing rehabilitation, she says she has learnt to recognise triggers such as low self-worth, difficult emotions and feelings of being unloved. She also says her relationship with her father has improved as she prepares to reintegrate into society. Her story highlights the importance of treatment, family support and compassion for people recovering from substance-use disorders.

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