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• TITLE: Telehealth for Substance Use Disorders Treatment in Nigeria: Implementation Strategies Post-COVID-19

  AUTHORS: Bawo Onesirosan James, Kingsley Mayowa Okonoda, Nkereuwem William Ebiti, Albert Arias, John Randy Koch

  KEYWORDS: Telehealth, Substance Use Disorders, Treatment, Nigeria

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Journal of Psychiatry, Vol.12 No.4, October 17, 2022

  ABSTRACT: The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way healthcare services are delivered. These changes will likely persist as countries recover from the economic crises following lockdowns. In developing countries, services for substance use disorders (SUDs) are inadequate and as countries prioritize infectious diseases, individuals with SUDs may suffer further neglect. This paper is a narrative review of peer-reviewed and grey literature on the current challenges with SUD treatment in Nigeria assesses how telehealth may positively affect access to evidence-based treatments and suggests strategies for implementation considering the unique challenges and opportunities in the country. If prioritized in her policy, telehealth has the potential to improve treatment outcomes for SUDs in Nigeria.