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Illicit Use Of Toxic Drugs Among Youths In The Fct Abuja
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Substance abuse among the youth
has great potential to cause academic difficulties and social as well as
employment problems later in life (Usman & Usman, 2012). A study
conducted in Minna, Niger State (Nigeria), showed that drug abuse and
violence were correlated and this has made politicians to use the youth
in causing violence for political interest. Consequently, this makes
youth to indulge actively in substance abuse especially in the Northern
part of Nigeria (Usman & Usman, 2012).
Also a study conducted to
examine the menace of cough syrup abuse as a new trend of substance
abuse in some selected states in north-western part of Nigeria including
Abuja, found that there is massive consumption of cough syrup as a
means of getting high (euphoria) among the youth age 21-30 years,
(Dankani, 2012).
This study is therefore carried out in order to examine the illicit use of toxic drugs among youths in the FCT Abuja.
1.3 Purpose of the study.
The
purpose of this study was to explore the perception of the youth on
illicit Use of Toxic drugs among youths in the FCT Abuja.
1.4 Research objectives
The objectives of this study are;
To explore the understanding of the youth on substance abuse in Abuja.
To explore the perceived factors that lead to substance abuse among the youth in Abuja.
To explore the perceived effects of substances abused among the youth in Abuja.
To explore the perceived measures for reducing substance abuse among the youth in Abuja.
1.5 Research questions
To what extent do the youth understand substance abuse in Abuja?
What are the perceived factors that lead to substance abuse among the youth in Abuja?
What are the perceived effects of substance abuse among the youth in Abuja?
What are the perceived measures in reducing substance abuse among the youth in Abuja?
1.6 Significance of the study
This
study seeks to contribute to the dialogue on substance abuse in Nigeria
in view of the massive abuse of substances mainly for nonmedical
purpose. The study will be relevant to Drug regulatory agencies such as
the National Drug law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), National Agency for
Food Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Doctor, Nurses,
Psychiatric hospital, Government and all stakeholders, particularly in
their decision making processes. Similarly, it will serve as reference
material for researchers and students interested in the issue of
substance abuse in Nigeria. It is the contention of this study that a
healthy, responsible and drug free generation is the recipe for cultural
and socio-economic development of any society.
1.7 Operational definition of terms
Perception- in this study refers to the views and understanding of the youth on substance abuse.
Youth
– this refers to an individual between the ages of 18-30 years, who
abuse one or more substances, but is not in psychotic state.
Substance- in this study refers to any drug or non- drug chemical agents.
Abuse – illicit and habitual taking of substances.
Substance
abuse- it refers to an illicit and habitual use of any drug and
non-drug chemical agent without prescription by a qualified medical
practitioner.
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