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MMempire:
Something must kill a man. One man's food is another man's poison.

While Some food are poison to all, no two ways about it.

Difrent:
You don't tell a poor man not to eat fries, that's the only way he can get carbohydrates, proteins , Fats and oils.

Don't worry there's enough roots and agbo Jedi to remove those toxins from the body

And the kidney will suffer.

Hence why people keep having kidney issues now adays.

Karosky555:
And those women frying Akara always involve in such act.

Let's help spread awareness.

Most of us are ignorant of this.

Commentor:
Every activity of man has the potential of kpaing him.

Moderation is what matters.

Yea. You have a point here.

Very important.

Godfullsam:
If you guys know how expensive cooking oil is.

Hmmm...

So we should throw the oil away after using it to fry once.
25 litres of vegetable oil is about 68k the last time I checked and the minimum wage is 70k .

Our parents have been reusing cooking oil to fry akara and meat over and over without any effects.

How did u know that it is without any effects. Which data did u use, stop making baseless assumptions.

The reality is that:
Some of them died of various ailment without a known cause.


You will see some taking their bath and drop dead. They sleep and don't wake up. As of then no proper diagnosis and modern machines like now.

jubrilELsudan:
LIKE SEY YOU DONE HEAR OF ANYBODY WEY DON DIE FROM CHOPING FRIED FOOD SINCE 19 KOKORO

Dey play.

If not for intense research in the 20th century, no one will have believed someone can develop cancer and eventually die from cigarette smoking. Its something that will kill you slowly but surely.

ajalawole:
We eat we die....
If we don't eat we still die....
All living are born to die.
May we not die before our time...

Yes.

Man is not immortal but doesn't mean we should die early. No one is happy when humans die at 20.

ChilliPepper:
All this one na grammar, I go still dey chop fried foods

From fresh oil not overused oil. Overused oil has been implicated in adverse effects on the long run.

Pootle:
na to turn goat dey chop leaves alone na

Reused oil continuously results in formation of aldehydes and polycycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons implicated in toxicity and cancer.

Ever grabbed a quick snack from a roadside vendor or fast-food joint? You might want to think twice—reused cooking oil could be doing more harm than you realize.


🧪 What Really Happens When Oil is Reused?

Every time oil is reheated, it undergoes harmful chemical changes:
🔸 Oxidation – Produces toxic compounds.
🔸 Polymerization – Turns oil thick and sticky.
🔸 Hydrolysis – Releases free fatty acids, promoting inflammation.


🚨 Health Risks of Reused Cooking Oil

1️⃣ Trans Fats – Increase bad cholesterol and heart disease risk.
2️⃣ Toxic Chemicals – Linked to cancer, liver damage, and aging.
3️⃣ Digestive Trouble – Think acid reflux, bloating, and stomach irritation.
4️⃣ Chronic Disease Risk – Diabetes, hypertension, atherosclerosis.
5️⃣ Nutrient Depletion – Loss of vitamin E and healthy fats.

👀 How to Spot Oil That's Gone Bad:

⚫ Color: Dark or burnt
💧 Texture: Thick, sticky
👃 Smell: Rancid or smoky
🔥 Burns quickly and smokes at low temperatures


✅ Your Smart Choices:

✔ Limit deep-fried street food.
✔ Use fresh oil at home; discard after 2–3 uses.
✔ Choose high smoke-point oils (sunflower, peanut, avocado).
✔ Try air-frying or grilling—healthier, cleaner, smarter.


💬 Takeaway:

The oil your food is fried in matters. Regularly consuming reused oil may not hurt today—but it’s quietly increasing long-term health risks.

👀 Have you noticed reused oil where you buy food? Let’s talk about it.

💡Public health isn't just about big hospitals and fancy equipment—sometimes, it's the little daily habits that matter most.

Let’s start having these conversations more often—at home, in our workplaces, and in policy circles.

Because prevention, as always, is better than cure. 🩺

Written By :DPharmacist (Founder, REMEDI CONSULT)

[quote author=seborrhic post=135696049][/quote]You don't deserve a response from me.

[quote author=ifytrik post=135695735][/quote]There is high change it is the one. Penta is a pain reliever usually comes in small white ampoules.

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protonz:
The funny thing is that, i have seen many health care workers addicted to the same drug.

Exactly.

A nurse was even relieved of his duties because he was abusing Pentazocine. He usually uses patients Pentazocine and then give them another drug instead.

SarkinYarki:
A lot of suckers addicted to this drug

A patient died of complications as a result of addiction to this drug. No one knew till he was rushed to the hospital but unfortunately died before reaching. His body was full of needle pricks especially the thigh and arms.

OboOlora:
Isn't this Fortwin?
Hmmmmmmmmmm the addiction worse pass crack, gambling n porn mixed together

Yes it is.

I have seen alot of shocking cases.

1. A soldier wanting to use intimidating tactics on mw to collect Pentazocine, telling me he hasy HODs number and can call. I told him if he likes report me to CMD as far as there is no prescription i won't give out any.

2. We had a case in a hospital of a lady that will lie that she know so so and so doctor claiming he is the one that send her, just for her to get Pentazocine (Fortwin), we had to cut of the drug and go for an alternate drug that is less addictive.

By: DPharmacist

This morning, I got a message from a friend.

“Please can you help me with pentazocine for my friend? She's a sickle cell warrior. She just wants to have it close by in case she starts having crisis so she can inject herself before rushing to the hospital.”

On the surface, it sounded innocent — even considerate. After all, we all want to help people in pain, right?

But something didn’t sit right with me.

Pentazocine? A controlled drug? Just like that?

As a health professional, I had to explain that I couldn’t do that. It's not just any medication, and it’s not meant for unsupervised use, especially by non-medical personnel.

I probed further.

Turns out the lady in question is already in the habit of injecting herself anytime she “feels something coming.” In fact, she keeps the drug close at all times — hidden, like a secret weapon against pain.

But to me, it sounded like a serious case of drug dependence. That one message opened the door to a deeper issue that so many people in Nigeria are either ignorant about or too ashamed to talk about:

PENTAZOCINE ADDICTION.

🌡️ What Is Pentazocine?

For those who don’t know, Pentazocine is a narcotic analgesic — in simple terms, a powerful painkiller. It works by acting on the central nervous system (CNS) to block pain signals in the brain.

It's often used in hospitals for moderate to severe pain, such as during surgery or for cancer patients. But here's the issue:

When used frequently or without strict medical supervision, pentazocine becomes highly addictive.


The Dark Side: From Pain Relief to Dependency

You see, people with chronic illnesses like sickle cell disease experience unimaginable pain. It’s not surprising that they seek out ways to manage it fast. But when you begin to inject yourself without medical oversight, you’re not just treating pain — you’re feeding an addiction.

And this isn't about judgment. It’s about raising awareness, especially for families and caregivers who think they’re helping their loved ones by stocking them with powerful drugs at home.

🚨 Signs of Pentazocine Addiction[/b]

If you or someone you know is using pentazocine, here are the red flags to watch out for:

¶Physical Symptoms:

¶Constant drowsiness

¶Dizziness or nausea

¶Constipation

¶Unusual marks on arms or legs from injections

¶Abscesses or skin infections

Behavioral Symptoms:

¶Preoccupation with the drug ("Where can I get it? Do I have enough?"

¶Using it even when there's no pain

¶Hiding the drug or lying about using it

¶Neglecting responsibilities

¶Depression or mood swings

¶Attempting to forge prescriptions or buy illegally

And when they stop? Withdrawal kicks in: sweating, shaking, anxiety, depression, and even suicidal thoughts in extreme cases.


🦠 Health Risks You Didn’t Bargain For

Injecting pentazocine without proper hygiene can expose you to deadly diseases like:

Hepatitis B and C, HIV/AIDS, Sepsis (a deadly infection that spreads through the blood), Collapsed veins and nerve damage and lastly Organ failure in the long run.

These are not scare tactics — they are medical realities happening in our communities every day.

Not Just Sickle Cell Patients — Youths Are Abusing It Too!

Shockingly, young people and students are among the growing number of pentazocine abusers in Nigeria. Some use it for its "feel-good" effect, while others use it to “escape reality” or enhance their ability to study or work long hours.

But they don’t know the full story. Addiction doesn’t start with needles. It starts with ignorance.


🛑 So What’s the Right Way to Handle Pain and Prescribed Drugs?

1. Don’t self-medicate.

Always consult a qualified doctor. Don’t just go and inject or swallow a drug because someone else did.

2. Don’t pressure healthcare workers.

Asking someone to prescribe a controlled drug casually is unethical. It puts them and you at risk.

3. Don’t enable addiction.

If you’re buying or keeping drugs "just in case," you're feeding dependency. Not helping.

4. Talk to professionals.

If pain is chronic, request a pain management plan from your doctor — they can guide you safely.

5. Observe your loved ones.

If someone close to you is always injecting themselves, especially in secret, have that tough conversation. It could save their life.


🧠 What To Do If You’re Struggling With Pentazocine Addiction

It’s not the end of the road. Help is available.

✅ Medical detox to remove the drug safely from your system
✅ Medications to reduce cravings
✅ Therapy like CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
✅ Support groups like Narcotics Anonymous
✅ Aftercare and relapse prevention strategies

Please, speak to a psychiatrist or addiction specialist. It’s confidential, and you’ll be treated with compassion — not shame.


❤️ A Final Word

If you're using pentazocine, either for medical or emotional pain, I want you to know this:

You are not weak. You are human. But you also deserve better than the chains of addiction.

True strength is not in hiding your struggle — it's in seeking help and choosing healing.

Let’s stop enabling silent addiction in our homes. Let’s start talking about it. Let’s educate ourselves and protect our brothers, sisters, and friends.


📢 Over to you, Nairalanders:

Have you seen or heard of someone addicted to pentazocine?

What are your thoughts on how we handle pain management in Nigeria?

Do you think enough awareness is being done?

Let’s talk. Your comment might save a life.

Say NO to self-medication. Say YES to responsible healthcare.

nomorespams:
This is a good initiative especially on the last day of the month, so that someone wanting to quit can do so from June 1st.

Well I just smoked Esse Change this morning and I already had in mind to go cold turkey, so this article is another very good sign for me to stop smoking from June 1st.

✅

You are on point. Respect.

🚨It's World No Tobacco Day 2025 🚨

🗓️ May 31st is NOT just another day. It’s a global wake-up call. And this year, the message is loud and clear:

Tobacco companies are not selling style. They’re selling addiction.

🎯 What’s Happening?
In 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) is turning the spotlight on the deceptive tactics used by Big Tobacco to hook the next generation. And believe it or not, Nigeria is one of their prime targets.

💡 Here’s How They’re Doing It:

🟡 Fancy, Bright Packaging:
Tobacco products are now dressed up to look like candy bars or energy drinks — sleek, colorful, and dangerously misleading.

🟣 Flavored Tobacco:
Mango, mint, vanilla, bubble gum — no, this isn’t ice cream. These are flavors designed to mask the harshness of tobacco and make smoking feel "cool" to teenagers.

🔵 Social Media Manipulation:
From TikTok to Instagram, influencers (some paid, some unaware) are glamorizing vaping and smoking without ever showing the health consequences.

🤔 Why Should You Care?
Because the youth they’re targeting are your brothers, sisters, classmates, and even your future kids. These companies don’t care about your lungs — they care about your wallet and lifelong dependence.

🚫 This is NOT freedom. It’s manipulation.

🔥 It’s Time to UNMASK the Appeal.

📣 Join the fight. Speak out. Share this message. Talk to a friend who vapes or smokes. Educate your community. Push for stronger laws on advertising and flavored products.

💬 Question for You:
What do YOU think should be done to protect Nigerian youths from this growing health threat? Drop your ideas and let’s get talking 👇👇👇

📢 #WorldNoTobaccoDay2025
📢 #UnmaskTheAppeal
📢 #ProtectOurYouth
📢 #SayNoToBigTobacco

Ontarioo:
Malaria have dealt with me
Is the AA genotype really a thing with malaria?

Yes it is

Malaria is still one of Nigeria’s top killers—why?

In 2025, while we scroll, chill under fans, or complain about NEPA, someone nearby is gasping for breath from a mosquito bite. Most times, it’s a child.

This year’s theme, "Malaria Ends With Us – Reinvest. Reimagine. Reignite”
isn’t just a slogan. It’s a battle cry. And Nigeria is ground zero.

Let’s ask the hard questions:

Why does the country with brilliant doctors still have the highest malaria burden?

Why are mosquito nets used as window blinds and fishing gear?

Why are clinics still short on antimalarials?

Why do we still shrug off malaria as “normal”?


Here’s how we flip the script:


1. REINVEST

Not in billboards—but in people.

Fund clinics, not press conferences.

Stock drugs, train health workers, expand R & D.

Demand answers.


2. REIMAGINE

Think beyond bed nets.

Drone sprays in rural zones.

AI predicting outbreaks before they start.

Gen Z-led school campaigns in pidgin and local languages.

What’s your bold idea? Drop it below.


3. REIGNITE

Malaria won’t die until we treat it like the emergency it is.

Sleep under a net.

Educate one person this week.

Take action in your street, compound, church, or school.

Are you doing your part—or just tweeting?


It’s 2025. Malaria should be a memory—not a death sentence.

We have the tools.
We have the knowledge.
We have no excuse.

Let’s finish what we started.
If malaria ends, it ends with us.

#WorldMalariaDay2025
#MalariaEndsWithUs
#NigeriaVsMalaria
#ReinvestReimagineReignite
#FightTheBite
#NotOneMoreLifeLost

engrelvis:
Fair enough.Now what is yr meaning of excess alcohol n sugar?

Great question. “Excess” isn’t always about one drink or one bottle—it’s about what you do consistently.

For sugar:
The WHO recommends no more than 6 teaspoons (25g) of added sugar per day.
Just one 50cl bottle of Pepsi has over 13 teaspoons (55g)—that’s already double the safe limit.

For alcohol:
Health experts say:

Men: Max 2 drinks/day

Women: Max 1 drink/day
More than that regularly = excess, and it silently damages the liver, heart, and brain over time.

A few people may seem to “escape” the consequences, but they’re rare exceptions (they may be rapid metabolizers) —not the standard.
It’s like saying someone smoked daily and lived to 90—that doesn’t make smoking safe.

Bottom line: Excess = what your body can’t consistently handle without harm. Know your body, yes—but also respect the science.

engrelvis:
Ur are right but all this "eat that" dnt "eat dis" depend sometimes on yr body physiology n genes. Some people are more prone n sometimes u dnt just understand how God deos his thing. l know a lady that drank Pepsi everyday .she died at ripe age of 101.Same for smoking . Am not encouraging these habit but understanding yr body is the key. Am a health freak . There was a time I punish my body because of fear of diabetes. Anytin sugar I avoid.One time I was driving l began experiencing dizziness . l quickly drove into a very good pharmacy to check my bp/ sugar. My BP was alright but sugar was low. That coke/ Pepsi v been avoiding l drank 2 bottles dt day. l learnt a very bitter lesson dt day. Understand yr body thru regular check up .

You're absolutely right that individual body physiology and genetics play a role in how we respond to food and lifestyle habits. But here's the reality: anecdotes (like someone living to 101 while drinking Pepsi daily) are exceptions, not the rule.

Public health guidelines aren't made for outliers—they're based on decades of research, analyzing thousands to millions of lives. Studies consistently show that excess sugar, alcohol, and ultra-processed foods increase the risk of liver disease, diabetes, obesity, and even cancer. One random 101-year-old doesn’t cancel out the evidence from millions who suffered early deaths.

Your personal experience with low blood sugar is valid—but that’s exactly why regular checkups and balanced diets are advised. You went overboard and extreme totally cutting sugar. It's just like someone cutting out all fats or proteins from their diet, there will always be consequences to it. The goal isn’t to punish the body but to nourish it smartly. The World Liver Day theme, "Food is Medicine," doesn’t say never eat sugar, it also doesn't say never eat salt. Instead it says understand the impact of your food and eat wisely. There’s a big difference between moderation and abuse(overdoing or underdoing) .

So yes—understand your body, but also respect what the science shows us about population health. It's not about fear, it's about being informed.

Nobleou:
Eat what makes you happy...
Death is inevitable

So one should leave a sick and low quality life just because death is inevitable?

b3llo:
Health is wealth

Exactly

bikefab:
Thank you for this post, it is very educating.

You are welcome

Today, April 19th, we join the rest of the world to mark World Liver Day 2025, and the theme couldn’t be more relevant for us in Nigeria: “Food is Medicine.”

The liver is like your body's engine room. It is one of the most hardworking organs in your body—it filters toxins, helps with digestion, stores energy, and supports nearly every function that keeps you alive.

Sadly, more Nigerians are silently suffering from liver-related diseases, especially a rising condition called MASLD (Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease), often caused by unhealthy eating habits, lack of exercise, and excessive alcohol use. The reality is that many of us are unknowingly damaging our livers through what we eat and drink daily.

Why You Should Care (Yes, You!)

That second bottle of alcohol? It adds stress to your liver.

That heavy, oily evening meal after 10 p.m.? Your liver pays for it.

That sugary snack your child eats every day? It could lead to liver issues later in life.

But here’s the good news: even years of liver damage can be reversed. Just by changing the way you eat today, you can cut your risk of liver disease by up to 50%!

What Does “Food is Medicine” Really Mean?

It means your everyday meals can either protect or poison your liver.

If you’re overweight or have a big tummy, losing just 5% of your body weight can greatly improve your liver health.

The choices we make in the kitchen or at bukas and eateries matter.

Here’s how to handle it:

Choose local and natural: Add more vegetables like ugu, bitter leaf, okra, and fruits like pawpaw and watermelon to your meals.

Reduce the excess: Cut down on fried foods, sugary drinks, too much red meat, and alcohol.

Embrace moderation: Portion control can help reduce weight and stress on the liver—even small weight loss can lead to big liver health improvements.

Eat more vegetables, fruits, beans, whole grains, fish, and healthy oils like palm oil in moderation or olive oil.

Reduce sugar, salt, fried food, soft drinks, and excess red meat.


What We Face in Nigeria

We understand—healthy food isn’t always affordable or easy to find. Many communities face rising food prices, limited choices, and misleading adverts. But even small changes like switching from soda to water, eating more home-cooked meals, or choosing fruits over pastries can go a long way.

We need stronger policies from our government to support healthy eating—school meal programs, zoning for local markets, fair food pricing, and more awareness.


What You Can Do Today

Get involved: Join the conversation, share your own liver-friendly meal using #FoodIsMedicine on social media.

Eat smart: Choose foods that help your liver, not harm it.

Support your children’s future: Build healthy habits at home.

Visit a health centre: If you’re at risk, ask a doctor about your liver.

Learn more: Watch nutrition videos, read labels, and ask questions about your food.

The truth is: a healthy liver is not just a personal responsibility—it’s a national one. When we eat better, we feel better, work better, and live longer.

This World Liver Day, let’s do right by our livers.

Because food is not just fuel—
Food is medicine.

Celestialsword:
Yes

How do you feel about delivery of medicines to your door step

Bahamas95:
I haven't had any issue getting medicine anywhere, maybe because I only buy common medicines like paracetamol etc. I hardly fall sick.

Yes. Over the counter drugs like paracetamol, Flagyl and ibuprofen or DICLOFENAC are usually not hard to find

Celestialsword:
medicines are available in Nigeria but the prices has skyrocketed beyond the reach of the common man.

The major challenges people face is the influx of fake drugs in the market.

OK the issue you highlight now is

1. High cost of drugs
2. Influx of fake drugs

Good day, nairalanders.

I am carrying out a survey to understand the challenges people face in Nigeria in acquiring drugs either for you or your loved ones.

1. Have u or anyone u know had difficulty finding a particular medicine or medical device either for yourself or family members.

2. If yes to number 1 how did u later resolve the issue.

3. Was it frustrating, time consuming? What will you like to see improve.