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THE HIDDEN DANGERS OF PRESCRIPTION DRUG MISUSE
THE HIDDEN DANGERS OF PRESCRIPTION DRUG MISUSE A Balm for the Bruised Foundation True-Life Story When Adaobi first held the little white pills in her hand, she didn’t think much
WHEN THE MIND BREAKS:HOW DRUG ABUSE DESTROYS MENTAL HEALTH
WHEN THE MIND BREAKS:HOW DRUG ABUSE DESTROYS MENTAL HEALTH The First Taste The music was loud, thumping against the walls of the small room, the kind of bass that rattled
The First Sip: Understanding Gateway Drugs and Why They Matter
The First Sip: Understanding Gateway Drugs and Why They Matter The Innocent Beginning Chidi was twelve when he took his first sip of beer. It was a hot Sunday afternoon
Shadows We Inhale: The Untold Stories Of Substance Abuse In Nigeria and Africa
Shadows We Inhale: The Untold Stories Of Substance Abuse In Nigeria and Africa It began with a puff. Just one, and he told himself it would never happen again. Chinedu
Stakeholders Advocate For Gender Inclusion In The Petroleum Industry
Balm for the Bruised Foundation participated at the One-Day Symposium themed “The Nigerian Petroleum Industry: The Way Forward,” held in Abuja alongside other organisations including the Nigerian Women Society and
BFBF Begins Empowerment Of The Girl Child Through Sensitisation
Balm for the Bruised Foundation, BFBF, has commenced what it called empowerment of the girl child to prepare them for the future, to know their rights, have the ability to
A Peep Into BFBF’s Webinar On Widows’ Drug Use Stigma
Here’s is the link to the Webinar organised by Balm for the Bruised Foundation in commemoration of the 2023 International day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking. Take a look
BFBF Holds Webinar Ahead Of International Day Against Drugs
United Nation’s Office on Drugs and Crimes, UNODC, says 14.4 million Nigerians use drug and that one out of every four drug users in Nigeria is a woman. These women,
IWD: Our Contribution To Youth Engagement
Our founder, Princess-Ekwi Ajide in Abuja, tasked youths to become innovative so as to be agents of positive changes in their communities. Watch the videos
Improving The Mental Health Of Widows Through Giving
Improving The Mental Health Of Widows Through Giving Oftentimes, widows owing to the loss of a husband and sometimes, the ill treatment from their late husband’s relatives, become drug