Substance use disorders (SUDs) in Latin America and the Caribbean: a narrative review of native medicinal plants as alternative therapies
Beni-Suef University Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences June 20, 2025 Danladi Chiroma Husaini, Joel H. Chiroma, Innocent Ejiofor Nwachukwu et al.
Abstract Background Latin America and the Caribbean region are currently faced with the challenges of drug and substance use leading to violence and crime, especially among the younger populations. The complex nature of substance use disorder (SUD), the cost and adverse effects of conventional therapies, the deeply rooted cultural practices of medicinal plants usage, and the abundance of...