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The Impact Of Drug Abuse Among Youth
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In the view of the rising cases of drug abuse among youth, the Kaduna State Ministry of Local Government Affairs, in partnership with the Bureau for Drug Abuse Preventive and Treatment, has sensitized stakeholders in Kaduna on the scourge of the menace in order to curtail its effects in the society. Teenagers and youths constitute the high risk groups with females also getting involved. Other groups of abusers are drivers, conductors, civil servants and artistes. (Media Trust Limited, 1998-2017).
1.3 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
A significant number of deaths from accidents and violent crimes have been traced to the activities of persons under the influence of drugs. (Falope, 1991).
Due to the increased usage of drugs by the youth, this cause deterioration and destruction of the nervous system, heart, kidneys and the lungs of the youths.
This motivated the researcher to study the impact of drug abuse among youths age 15-30 in UngwanKadara, Kaduna.
1.4 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
The main objective is to find out the impact of drug abuse among youth in UngwanKadara, Kaduna, while the specific objectives are as follows;
• To investigate the psychological and emotional effect of drug abuse on the individual.
• To examine the economic impact of drug abuse on the family.
• To identify the social effect of drug abuse on the society.
• To proffer solution as a guideline against drug abuse.
1.5 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
• To help know the psychological and emotional effect of drug abuse on the individual.
• The study will help examine the economic impact of drug abuse on the family.
• Findings of the social effect of drug abuse on the society will help promote growth and relationship in the society.
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