Volume 15: June 2026

View Volume 15: June 2026

Published: 30-06-2026

Research article

An exploration of protective mechanisms against problematic alcohol drinking among refugee youth in Bidibidi refugee settlement in Uganda

Godfrey Makoha, Dr. Jill Hanley

3-22
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Effect of using proximity to educational institutions in licensing alcohol outlets in Kenya A case of Mukurweini Sub-County, Nyeri County

John Njuguna Njuguna, Jannifer Mwangi

23-33
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Interplay of family, friends and teachers’ smoking habits and their effect on smoking behaviors of in-school adolescents in Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Dennis Egga, Mrs Omobola Wopora, Mrs. Alheri Alaku, Dr Ijanada Aliyu Jacob, Mr. Jonathan Jonah, Prof. Bright I Nwaru, Anna Hosea

34-54
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Effect of moderate alcohol intake on visual acuity and contrast sensitivity in healthy young adults A controlled experimental study

Oseleonomhen Odigie, Ese Addeh, Clinton Okechukwu, Kingsley Bazuaye

55-67
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Wastewater analysis to assess new psychoactive substances and emerging drug use trends in Kenyan cities

Morris Kamenderi, Lawrence Kinyua, Christine Matindi, Job Kandie, Leonard Kirui, Michael Wellimo, Susan Ngugi, Samuel Gachuhi, Stephen Kimani, Gideon Keter, Timothy Lemiso

68-88
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Short communication

Beyond protective and risk factors: Trauma and gender in drug use prevention

Caroline Kahiu

95-100
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Policy briefs

Policy brief: Controlling precursor chemicals and cutting agents to disrupt synthetic drug production and reduce overdose risks in Kenya

Kirwa Lelei, Adrian Njenga

89-91
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Policy brief: Addressing the emerging threat of clandestine drug laboratories in Kenya: Evidence from wastewater analysis study report

Kirwa Lelei, Adrian Njenga

92-94
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