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Effect Of Substance Abuse Among Youths In Ilorin Metropolis Of Kwara State
[A CASE STUDY OF SANGO AREA]
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Research Questions
The following research questions were answered:
1. What are the common drug/substances used by the youths in Ilorin metropolis?
2. What are the major reasons accountable for engagement of youths in drug/substance abuse in Ilorin metropolis?
3. What are the likely implications for youth’s involvement in drug/substance abuse? In Ilorin metropolis
4. What are the measures that should be used to eradicate drug/substance abuse among youths in Ilorin metropolis?
5. What extent do youths in Ilorin use drug/substance abuse?
Significance of the Study
The results of the study may help in creating awareness in the society on the general negative effects of drug/substance abuse on their health most especially the youths.
It could make youths to realize that excessive or even small intakes of these items (drug/substances) have inhibitory effects on their brain and general wellbeing.
The result of this study may also be used in making consumers to have a second thought before partaking in their uses.
This will go a long way in modeling their behavior which the general awareness has created.
Findings from this study may go a long way in reducing the numerous health problems encountered as a result of the misuse of drug/substances or the intake of hard drug/substances.
Result from the study could also help young researchers or educators in solving some problems of drug/substance abuse, thereby ensuring good health of the youths in general and social harmony in the society.
Finally, all the social ills in the society as a result of the effects of drug/substance abuse among the Youths in the society will be drastically minimized.
1.6 Scope of the Study
The research work was carried out to investigate the effects of substance abuse among the youths in Ilorin metropolis of Kwara state a case study of Sango area. The scope of this study is limited to drug/substance abuse by the youths of Sango area Ilorin during the period of this research work.
Definition of Terms
(a) Drug/substance: A drug/substance is a chemical substance capable of altering the physical and psychological function of the body such as India hem, Marijuana, cocaine etc.
(b) Abuse: This means the misuse or over use of something. It can also be described as the illegal use of something.
(c) Drug/substance Abuse: This is the misuse of drug/substances. It could be defined as the illegal use of substance which interferes with the human behavior.
(d) Effects: This could be defined as consequences. It is also the power to produce result.
(e) Youth: The period of existence preceding maturity or age; the whole early part of life, from childhood, or, sometimes, from infancy to manhood.
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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---
TABLE OF CONTENTS - [ Total Page(s): 1 ] 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 ... 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---
