Self-Esteem, Peer Influence And Family Relationship As Predictors Of Tramadol Abuse Among Young People Undergoing Rehabilitation At A Private Facility In North Central Nigeria

Abstract

Tramadol abuse is a significant problem among young people especially those within and slightly above adolescent age. The rate of tramadol abuse among young people is increasingly high and is linked with numerous harmful effects. However, there is still dearth of studies exploring predictors of tramadol abuse among young people in Nigeria. Therefore, this study examined the predictive role of self-esteem, peer influence and family relationship in tramadol abuse among young people undergoing rehabilitation at Rescue City Medical Centre. A sample of 50 young people aged 21 to 35 with a mean age of 24.5 (min: 21years; max: 35years) were purposively selected at Rescue City Medical Centre Makurdi, Nigeria. Clients with symptoms of 65.5% met diagnostic criteria for tramadol abuse were recruited and completed clinician-rated; Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST) and self-report measures; Rosenberg self-esteem scale (RSES), Inventory of Parent and Peer Attachment (IPPA) and Index of Family Relationship (IFR). Results showed that self-esteem (β = -.412, t= -3.011, P