'Drug abuse' is no longer a current medical diagnosis in either of the most used diagnostic tools in the world, the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnosticand Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), and the World Health Organization's International Statistical Classification of Diseases and ICRIS Medical organization Related Health Problems (ICD) Substance abuse has been adopted by the DSM as a blanket term to include drug abuse and other things, while the ICD uses the term Harmf...
Abstract There has been a rise in the number of reported cases of mental illness in both High Income Countries (HICs) and Low and Middle Income Countries (LMICs). Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) seldom make use of mathematical modeling. This research suggests eight first-order differential equations to form the basis of a mathematical model for psychiatric disorders. There are eight distinct categories created to reflect the public at large: the vulnerable, the working and jobless, drug add...
Abstract/Overview The study investigated the relationship between social support, resilience and drug abuse. A correlation research design was used, and adolescents between the age group of 14-23 years in four secondary schools in Koboko Town Council were randomly selected using a simple random sampling technique and 50 respondents were selected from each school bringing the total to 200 respondents. A three set structured questionnaire which measured adolescent resilience, social support...
ABSTRACT Drug abuse among youths in Nigeria has been a problem to the youths and the society in General. The consequences of drug abuse are not only on the individual user but also on his or her offspring, family and the society. This work is expected to create awareness, expose and provide useful information to people especially to the Nigerian youths on the effects of drug abuse and the challenges for the Nigerian churches towards drug abuse in Nigeria. Chapter one is an introductory chapte...
ABSTRACT This study was set to find out the influence of parental socio-economic status and drug abuse among students in selected secondary schools of Kampala District. It was guided by four specific objectives, that included i) identifying commonly abused drugs in schools; ii) parental socio economic status; iii) prevalence of drug abuse and iv) the relationship between parental socio economic status and drug abuse among students. The study used a descriptive correlation design that use both...
Abstract The of this study was to influence of drug abuse on secondary students’ progression at school a case of juba, south Sudan the specific objectives were To examine the causes of drug abuse on secondary students progression at school in Juba, South Sudan. To establish the form of drug on secondary students progression at school Juba, South Sudan. To identify the effect of drug abuse on secondary students progression at school in Juba, South Sudan. To establish if there is any signific...
ABSTRACT There has been great concern on the rising levels of drug abuse in secondary schools. For this reason the objective of this study was to find out the types, sources, effects of drug abuse, reasons and remedies to drug abuse in secondary schools. In this case the study was guided by the following research questions:- 1. What types of drugs are commonly abused by students in our secondary schools? n. Why do students abuse drugs? m. Where do the drugs of abuse come from? Iv. How do thes...
ABSTRACT The purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of drug abuse on the academic performance of students. The specific objectives of the study were to investigate the effects of drug abuse on student's discipline, to explore the common drugs abused by secondary students; and to investigate if students who use drugs attend school regularly. The methods used for data collection were questionnaires and interview guides to students, and teachers of the schools involved in the stud...
ABSTRACT The study was to establish the impact of broadcast media in fighting against drug abuse in Uganda. With special attention to UBC Radio located in Kampala Central. It was guided by the researcher objectives that included investigating on the effect of broadcast media in fighting against drug abuse among the Ugandans. examining the role of broadcast media in educating and enlightening the Ugandans on drug abuse, to examine the challenges facing broadcast media in creating awarenes...
ABSTRACT Drug abuse among the youths has become a significant menace in Afi-item precisely the case study of Galmagala division in Galmagala district-Kenya which has resulted into social, economic, physical cmd emotional problems within the society. The purpose of this study was to investigate on the muses of drug abuse among the youths ji-0111 ages (I 5-25 years) which the long-run has effected various dimensions of life like individual, thefamily, ! the community and the government. ;/ desc...
ABSTRACT This study was carried out to investigate on the drug abuse in the family and learners’ at risk of school failure.(A case study of Bumasheti sub-county Bududa district of Uganda. The following objectives guided the study; to investigate on the causes of drug abuse among pupils on their academic performance; to examine the effects of drug abuse towards academic performance and to find out measures put in place to control drug abu~e in secondarjr schools in Uganda. Qualitative and qu...
ABSTRACT The study provided for an analysis of the law on the prevention of drug abuse in Uganda. It therefore expressed concern on the legal framework in regulation of drug abuse in Uganda/ ways through which drugs have been abused in Uganda/ explored the challenges of the law on prevention of drug abuse in Uganda and also prov1ded for summary of findings/ conclusions and recommendations. The study used a doctrinal research method which was based on analyzing legal documents and how they hav...
ABSTRACT The study was carried in kansanga, Kampala district. It was carried out to assess the causes of drug abuse and alcoholism among youth aged 15-20 years in this area. The study used qualitative and survey designs to assess the causes of drug abuse and alcoholism among the youth aged 15-20 years in kansanga, Kampala district The study population included the youth, local authorities, parents and medical workers. A sample of 150 respondents was selected using simple random and purposive ...
ABSTRACT Drug abuse affects an individual in any organization by directly affecting their health rendering them less productive and inefficient. In the long run the organization fails to achieve their objective as a result of unproductive workers, high absenteeism, shoddy work and reduced staff morale. This study aimed at assessing the extent level of illicit chug use in secondary schools and the impact on academic performance. It looked at various policies and practices the secondary schools...
ABSTRACTDrug abuse is defined as the misuse of drugs. This behavior has long been surmised to explain how students have been academically affected. The study was guided by the objectives; To critically examine if drugs when abused retard academic performance.; To examine if students perform better when under the influence of drugs?; And To raise awareness in the school of local strategies, resources and policies that can be utilized to address drug abuse. It has recently been observed that a ...