Pharm (Dr) Faith Izibenua Zibs-Godwin holds a Doctor of Pharmacy Degree from University of Benin, Benin City Edo State and also a Master’s Degree in Clinical Pharmacy and Pharmacy Practice from Niger Delta University, Wilberforce Island, Amassoma, Bayelsa State.
She has been working with the Bayelsa Specialist Hospital for over 10 years. Pharm (Dr) Faith is a member of International Society of Substance use Professionals (ISSUP) as well as a member of Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN).
In 2021, she was appointed as the Chairman, Bayelsa State Drug Abuse Prevention and Rehabilitation Committee by the Executive Governor of Bayelsa State, Sen. Douye Diri. Same year, she received training on Screening on Brief intervention and Referral to Treatment as well as training on Drug Prevention Treatment Curriculum (DPTC) by the United Nations office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
Pharm (Dr) Faith is currently undergoing the COLOMBO PLAN Universal Treatment Curriculum (UTC) training at Yabba Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Lagos State, Nigeria.
Abstract
Prevalence and predictors of relapse among recovering substance users in Yenagoa Municipal, Nigeria
Relapse has remained a major challenge in the treatment of substance users in Nigeria. The situation is such that parents are losing interest in the need for treatment of their children. This cross-sectional study examined the prevalence and predictor factors of relapse among recovering drug-users in Yenagoa. A sample of 106 recovering drug- users (aged 18-51 years) discharged from 3 rehabilitation centers in Yenagoa was utilized. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent t-test and Chi-square. Responses from participants showed that lack of engagement in productive ventures after treatment was accountable for 32.1% of relapse cases. 26.4% cases were attributed to unavailability of community mutual-help groups. Peer pressure was accountable for 22.5% and parental factor of suspicious and distrust was accountable for 19.1% of cases. The study further showed a relationship between age of onset, level of education, social support and relapse. Participants who initiated drug use at an earlier stage, had lower level of education and poor social support had higher levels of relapse. The researchers recommend for an active partnership between drug treatment centers and the National Directorate of Employment as well as the need for setting-up community self-help groups where recovering drug-users can access support after treatment.