ABSTRACT
Drng abuse among the youth is the major problem facing the world today. In order to
understand the effects for adolescent substance abusive behavior, various theoretical
perspectives were utilized and strategies to curb drng abuse among the youth were also
identified. The study was conducted in the areas of Mutumba Subcounty, Namayingo
district in Uganda. The pmiicipants included 12 male and 4 female adolescents, whose
ages ranged from 12 years to 22 years. A qualitative, explorative research design was
employed. Data was gathered using semi-structured interviews, questionnaires and
observations. The study found that substances abused by the participants include; alcohol,
nicotine, khat "Mairnngi". cannabis and heroin and the most affected areas included
Bulule, Mutumba, Mwema, Buchimo, among others. Their reasons for using these
substances include individual, family and environmental factors. However, peer group
pressure was identified as the primary factor for adolescent substance use and abuse. This
study emphasized the painful nature of drug abuse among the youth, yet at the same time
it succeeds in highlighting the strategies that can be employed to address drug abuse
among the youth. In addition, this study recommends a concerted effort by all the
stakeholders in addressing the substance abuse problem.
OKUBA, M (2021). An Assessment Of The Effects Of Drug Abuse On The Youth In Uganda A Case Study Of Mutumba Sub County. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/an-assessment-of-the-effects-of-drug-abuse-on-the-youth-in-uganda-a-case-study-of-mutumba-sub-county
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OKUBA, MUKAGA . "An Assessment Of The Effects Of Drug Abuse On The Youth In Uganda A Case Study Of Mutumba Sub County" Afribary (2021). Accessed November 22, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/an-assessment-of-the-effects-of-drug-abuse-on-the-youth-in-uganda-a-case-study-of-mutumba-sub-county