NAFDAC Intercepts Two Trucks Of Tramadol

Two trucks fully loaded with tramadol have been intercepted says the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC.

The Director-General of NAFDAC, Moji Adeyeye, disclosed this at the public launch of drug related health policies and guidelines in Abuja on Monday, Punch Newspaper reports.

Ms. Adeyeye, a professor, said the impounded tramadol would have been sold to youth.

Apart from its pain relieving effects, tramadol has been discovered to give a feeling of euphoric high when taken in large quantity. When opioids like tramadol are mixed with alcohol, it increases the effects of the alcohol.

“Of course, we are going after the peddlers. As we speak, we just intercepted two lorries full of tramadol this morning. And where are they going? They are going to the Ajegunles of Nigeria, to the Kanos of Nigeria. Who are they targeting? Our children. Therefore, we need to all come in. It’s our business”, the NAFDAC boss said.

She said many youth were dying of drug overdose because it was very easy for them to access addictive drugs.

She also called on the National Assembly to amend the law such that drug peddlers could be given stiffer penalties.

Tramadol is currently under Narcotics Control following high abuse and concerns by government and public health officials, meaning it cannot be brought into the country without permit.

Culled from Premium Times