ABSTRACT The study set out to investigate the effect of drug abuse on academic performance of pupils in selected primary schools of Ade- Masajida zone, Ade- Masajida Division, Wajir West District - Kenya. Most teachers in primary schools have been using drugs to "enhance" pupils' academic performance. Random sampling techniques were used to select 72 pupils from public schools and 24 pupils from private schools making a total sample size of 96 pupils. The same technique was used to sele...
ABSTRACT This study was set forward to determine the effect of drug abuse on the academic performance of students in Samia district. The general objective or purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of drug abuse on the academic performance of students in Samia district While reviewing related information on the topic of study, the researcher sought for ideas of prior scholars whose suppositions and contentions were similar the problem under study. The study employed a descri...
ABSTRACT Alcohol and Drug abuse at the workplace poses a great challenge to the growth and development of the hospitality and tourism industry in Kenya. Presently, about 200 million people or 5 per cent of the world‟s population aged 15 to 64 use drugs. In Kenya it is estimated that 5,835,007 of the youth population abuse drugs. This study sought to assess the effects of drug abuse on work performance of employees in selected star rated hotels at the Kenyan Coast. The objectives of this stu...
ABSTRACT The primary purpose of this study was to investigate into the management challenges occasioned by drug abuse in secondary schools in Mbeere North District and the possible solutions to these challenges. Out of the twenty seven (27) schools, nine (9) were purposively sampled. This represents 30% of the schools in this district. Out of the nine (9) schools, one (1) was girls boarding, one (1) was boys boarding, three (3) were mixed day schools, three (3) were mixed day and boardin...
ABSTRACT Many Secondary schools face daily drug abuse related incidents by students. Drug abuse has led to students' riots, boycotts, sit in and at times total destruction of school properties and in some cases result in lives loss of students. This research seeks to develop prevention and intervention strategies of curbing drug abuse in public secondary schools in Wajir East District, Wajir County. The objectives of the study are to determine the types of drugs commonly abused, to identify ...
ABSTRACT The aim of this study was designed to assess the impact of Drug abuse on students‘ academic performance among secondary schools in Temeke Municipality. Specific objectives for this study were to: Investigate the causes of drug abuse among secondary school students in Temeke Municipality; assess the Challenges faced in controlling drug abuse in secondary schools and examine the impact of drug abuse on students‘ academic performance in secondary school in Temeke Municipality. The...
ABSTRACT There is an alarming prevalence of drug abuse worldwide. Often the consumers are not aware about the types of substances they are using and the interrelated risks. In recent years, new psychoactive substances appeared in the illicit market. It has been frequently reported that there is the presence of novel psychoactive substances, such as synthetic cathinones, cannabinoids and phenethylamines, which are known to be pharmacologically and toxicologically hazardous. The current study ...
ABSTRACT Drug abuse amongst youth and especially those schooling has become a major social problem not only in Kenya, but globally. Drug abuse amongst schooling youth has led to decline in their performance, increased drop out, increased cases of indiscipline and even death. Many studies have offered mixed or inconclusive findings on the causes of drug abuse amongst schooling youth especially those at primary level. The purpose of this was to establish how family factors, social economic stat...
ABSTRACT Drug abuse in secondary schools in Kenya has been on the increase and identified as one of the major causes of indiscipline and unrest among students. The marked increase in consumption of both illegal and legal drugs in schools is continually highlighted in the local press media. The Ministry of Education and National Campaign against Drugs Abuse (NACADA) have shown great concern about the effects of this menace. This study sought to determine the infleunce of guidance and counselli...
The purpose of the study was to examine drug abuse and its influence on the psychological well-being of students in Public Secondary Schools in Molo Sub- County, Nakuru Kenya. The study was guided by the following questions: What are the commonly abused drugs by students, What are the factors contributing to drug abuse, What were the existing measures used to mitigate drug abuse in public secondary schools, How does drug abuse influence the psychological well-being of students in public ...
Abstract This study seeks to assess the effectiveness of the ZRP,CID, Drugs and Narcotics department in dealing with drug abuse issues in Zimbabwe. The study used the case study of Mbare for the research. This is because Mbare is ranked highest in drug abuse cases in Zimbabwe. The study sought to uncover the nature of drug abuse in Zimbabwe and establish causes and effects of drug abuse. The study found unemployment and peer pressure among the major cause of drug abuse. The effects of drug ab...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study is to establish the prevalence of drug abuse in Maasai Mara University, main campus and the adverse effects it has on the general wellbeing of students. The following objectives guided research: determining the effects of alcohol abuse to students, providing an in-depth study on the popularization of Marijuana abuse among youths, establishing the extent of tobacco smoking among students, availability of drugs close to the school premises and identifying the ...
ABSTRACT The literature shows that many studies on the problem of drug abuse have not only been carried out among Nigerian Secondary school students but also among undergraduates in Nigerian Universities. Uen studies, however, focussed mainly on the magnitude or the epidemiological nature of the problem and paid little attention to the relationship between drug abuse and students learning. The present study investigated the prevalence of drug abuse and its relationship to academic motivation ...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to examine the causes and consequences of drug abuse and addiction among women drug users in Zanzibar. Specifically, the study aimed at identifying various causes that lead women to start and get into drug use, characterizing the addiction stages that women drug users go through in their living, identifying the consequence of drug abuse and addiction on women who use drugs and eventually, this study investigates how government and other organization tak...
ABSTRACT Background: The substance abuse among adolescentsespecially secondary school students remains a significant public health issue. The substance abuse has strong correlation with delinquency behaviour. This study intended to determine psychosocial determinants of delinquency behaviour and substance abuse among adolescents in secondary schools at Kongwa District and Dodoma City. Methods and Materials Analytical, cross-Sectional study design with quantitative approach self-administered ...