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 The study investigated the factors responsible for drug abuse in Bwaise. The main objective of the study was to find out the major types of drugs and alcohol being abused by the youth in Bwaise, The study used a descriptive research design to describe issues relating to factors contributing to drug abuse and alcoholism among the youths. The study population included the local people, community leaders and youths in the area. Simple random sampling and purposive sampling procedures we...
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 this study was to investigate drug abuse and discipline of girls of Wajir girls’ school in wajir central in Wajir district, Kenya. The specific objectives of the study were to determine the relationship between drug abuse and the discipline of girls, identify the common drugs abused by girls and the effects of drugs on students. The methods used for data collection were questionnaires to the students and interviews with the teachers. The findings revealed that studen...
The purpose of this project is to show the extent of substance abuse in the country.The study aims to show the types of drugs most abused,their extent and the demographic age groups most vulnerable to drug use.
TABLE OF CONTENTSCHAPTER CHARACTERIZATION (BREAK DOWN OF CHAPTERS) ..•.•..•...... xCHAP1rER ONE ........................................................................................ 11.1 Introduction .......................................................................................... 11. 2 Background .......................................................................................... 41.3 Statement of the problem ..............................................................
ABSTRACT The major purpose of the study was to describe the social influences of drug abuse among the youth and young delinquents in Kampala. The study was a quantitative, descriptive correlational survey, using a sample of ninety two youth selected using purposive and convenient sampling techniques. a self administered questionnaire was used to collect data. Data was analyzed using SPSS’s means, standard deviations and the Pearson Linear correlation coefficient. The study tested three...
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 This was a cross sectional study designed to determine the factors associated with drug abuse among primary school pupils in ten schools in Kamariny zone in Keiyo district in Kenya. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of age, gender and peer influence on drug abuse and to establish the reasons why pupils abuse drugs. Ten schools were randomly selected for the study. A total of 458 pupils (243 males and 215 females) were interviewed using a closed ended questionna...
TABLE OF CONTENTAPPROVALDECLARATIONDEDICATIONACKNOWLEDGEMENT ivTABLE OF CONTENT vLIST OF TABLES\ FIGURES ixLIST OF ABBREVIATIONS! ACRONYMS xABSTRACT xiCHAPTER ONE 1PROBLEM AND ITS SCOPE 11.0 Introduction 11.1. Background of the study 11.2 Problem statement 41.3 Purpose of the study 51.4 Objectives of the study 51.4.1 General objective 51.4.2 Specific objectives 51.5. Research questions 61.6. Scope of the study 61.6.1. Subject’scope 61.6.2. Geographic scope 61.6.3. Time scope 61.7. Significa...
ABSTRACT The study sought to investigate Cause of drug abuse in public primary schools in Kenya. A case study of Central Division in Kutui District Eastern province Kenya with specific objectives which include; to evaluate the effect of Academic stress on drug abuse, to assess the effect of peer pressure on drug abuse, to examine the effect of peer group altitude or drug abuse. The study developed a correctional design employing descriptive summary methods in the collection of data and its an...
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to investigate the Influence of Drug Abuse on the Academic Performance of Learners in the Selected Secondary Schools of Makindye Division. The specific objectives of the study were to determine the relationship between drug abuse and the discipline of girls, identify the common drugs abused by girls and the effects of drugs on students. The methods used for data collection were questioimaires to the students and interviews with the teachers. The findings...
Abstract Drug abuse is the compulsive, excessive and self-damaging use of habit forming drugs or substances, leading to addiction or dependence. Drug abuse is a problem that has increased behavioural problems such as aggression, violence and eating disorders. This research seeks to study the relationship between drug abuse among the youth and how it shapes their behaviour. While there are many different kinds of drugs, the proposed study is focusing on marijuana, khat ‘Mairungi’, nicotine...
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 Guidance and counseling aims to cultivate mold and maintain a trouble free society. It deals with societal problems ranging from marital, academic, financial, career and professional, e.t.c. its benefits in the society cannot be overemphasized. The drug use and abuse monster has refused to leave our schools. There have been grisly acts by students where lives has been lost, property destroyed, dreams chattered and generations formed but this problem is still biting. This research pap...