• Effect Of Substance Abuse Among Youths In Ilorin Metropolis Of Kwara State
    [A CASE STUDY OF SANGO AREA]

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    •                                      TABLE OF CONTENT
      Title page     
      Citification  
      Copy right  
      Dedication  
      Acknowledgement
      Abstract  
      Table of content  
      CHAPTER ONE
      INTRODUCTION  
      Background of study    
      Statement of the problem  
      Purpose of the study  
      Research question
      Significance of the study   
      Scope of the study 
      Definition of terms  
      CHAPTER TWO        
      REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 
      Concept of drug/substance abuse
      Common drugs/substance abuse by youth in Ilorin metropolis 
      Reasons for drug/substance abuse 
      Theory on drug/substance abuse
      Structural strain theory 
      Theoretical theory 
      CHAPTER THREE
      METHODOLOGY 
      Research design  
      Population sample and sampling techniques
      Instrument of data collection 
      Validity of the instrument  
      Reliability of the instrument 
      Procedure for data collection
      Method of data analysis 
      CHAPTER FOUR
      DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
      Preamble 
      Summary of finding
      CHAPTER FIVE
      DISCUSSION, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
      Discussion 
      Conclusion
      Recommendation 
      Suggestion for further study 
      References
      Appendix
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    • ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]ABSTRACTDrug/substance abuse is one of the major problems confronting the nation today especially among the youth. Incidences of drug/substance and alcohol abuse and related anti-social behaviour have tremendously increased in recent years. This has become a matter of concern to the government, parents, teachers, non-governmental organisations and all other relevant agencies. The Nigeria government has recognised the seriousness of the drug/substance problem, this is the reason why most of the d ... Continue reading---

         

      APPENDIX A - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]Appendix EFFECT OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE AMONG YOUTHS IN ILORIN METROPOLIS OF KWARA STATE:- A CASE STUDY OF SANGO AREADear Respondents,     The researcher is conducting a study on the above topic please respond to the following questions as honestly as possible. It will be used for research purpose only and information provided will be kept confidential.SECTION A1.    Age – 15-20 years (  ), 21-25 (   ) 25-30 (   ) 30-35 (   )2.    Sex: Male: (   ) Female (  ) 3.    Religi ... Continue reading---

         

      CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 3 ]Statement of the Problem Drug/substance abuse in Ilorin metropolis in the contemporary time has become one issue that cast a gloomy shadow to the entire Nigerian society especially among youths. The height of drug/substance trafficking in Ilorin was witnessed in 2015 during the political campaigns. During that period, it was mostly the youths that were involved in drug/substances abuse, despite the decree No. 20 of 1984 that was promulgated against the drug/substance abuse. Unfortu ... Continue reading---

         

      CHAPTER TWO - [ Total Page(s): 4 ]Theories on drug/substance abusei.    Structural strain theory The functionalist perspective or deviance has been further elaborated by Robert Merton (1910-2003). Merton‟s structural strain theory traces the origins of deviance to the tension caused by the gap between cultural goals and the means people have to achieve these goals. In society, culture establishes goals for people, social structures provide or fail to provide the means for people to achieve these goals. Accor ... Continue reading---

         

      CHAPTER THREE - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]CHAPTER THREE                                       METHODOLOGY This chapter deals with the research design, setting, sample and sampling techniques, instrument for data collection, target population, reliability and validity of the instrument and method of data analysis  Research Design The survey design was adopted in this study. According to Bolton (1992), a survey design is used to access and predict the views, reactions or standings of a large number o ... Continue reading---

         

      CHAPTER FOUR - [ Total Page(s): 16 ]Table 27 shows the substance commonly abused by youth in Sango area; 43(45.7%) of respondent said they commonly abused alcohol very often, 31(33%) often, 12(12.8%) not often and 8(8.5%) not all. Respondents 51(54.3%) said they abused cigarette very often, 32(34%) of respondents often while 32(34%) of respondent  did not often and 5(5.3%) of respondents did not at all. Respondent 35(37.2%) said they abused kolanut very often, 37(39.4%) often while 13(13.8%) did not often and 9(9.6%)did  not at ... Continue reading---

         

      CHAPTER FIVE - [ Total Page(s): 2 ]Recommendations 1. Government should set up rehabilitation centres to aid victims of drug abuse. Further to this, there is also the need for agency in combating the social disintegration by way of public awareness and education. Community organizations and health and social agencies must identify high-risk groups and educate the public about the dangers of drug use, emphasizing vital importance of drug free life. 2. A social environment should be created which would discourage drug abuse. Socie ... Continue reading---

         

      REFRENCES - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]REFERENCESBlalock, M.H. (1979). Social Statistics: International Student Edition. London: McGraw-Hill Hogaky Sha Ltd. Blum, B. and Moore, A. (1973), Controlling Drugs. An International Handbook for Psychoactive Drug Classification. New York: Oxford University Press. Cameron, N.A. and Margaret A. (1970), Behaviour Pathology. Boston: Houghton and Mufflin. Chien, I. (1969), Psychological Functions of Drug Use: Scientific Basis of Drug Dependence. London: Churchhill Publishing Company Ltd. Cook, S.W ... Continue reading---