CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES OF DRUGS ABUSE AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL CHILDREN IN UYO

TABLE OF CONTENT

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Study    –           –           –           –           –           –           –          

1.2 Statement of the Problem    –           –           –           –           –           –           –          

1.3 Objectives of the Study       –           –           –           –           –           –           –

1.4 Significance of the Study    –           –           –           –           –           –           –

1.5 Research Hypotheses          –           –           –           –           –           –           –           –

1.6 Scope/Limitation of the Study       –           –           –           –           –           –

1.7 Definition of Terms-            –           –           –           –           –           –           –           –

CHAPTER TWO:         REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE AND THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK

2.0 Literature Review    –           –           –           –           –           –           –           –          

2.1 Types of Drugs Commonly Abuse            –           –           –           –           –           –          

2.2 The Effect of Drug Abuse  –           –           –           –           –           –           –

2.3 Drug Abuse and Youths Involvement in Road Accidents         –           –           –

2.4 Drug Abuse and Mental Health     –           –           –           –           –           –

2.5 Drug Abuse and Family Crises      –           –           –           –           –           –

2.6 Theoretical Framework                   –           –           –           –           –           –

2.7 Travis W. Hirsch’s Control Theory (1935 Till Date)     –           –           –           –

2.8 Edwin Sutherland’s Theory of Differential Association (1883-1950)            –

CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1 Research Design                   –           –           –           –           –           –           –

3.2 Population of the Study      –           –           –           –           –           –           –

3.3 Sample Size and Sampling Technique      –           –           –           –           –          

3.4 Sources of Data Collection –           –           –           –           –           –           –

3.5 Instrument Used for Data Collection        –           –           –           –           –           –

3.6 Reliability and Validity of the Instrument           –           –           –           –           –          

3.7 Method of Data Analysis    –           –           –           –           –           –           –

3.8 Problems Encountered During the Study            

CHAPTER FOUR: PRESENTATION OF DATA, ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS

4.1 Data Presentation and Analysis     –           –           –           –           –           –

4.3 Discussion of Findings        –           –           –           –           –           –           –

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

5.1 Summary       –           –           –           –           –           –           –           –           –

5.2 Recommendations               –           –           –           –           –           –           –

5.3 Conclusion    –           –           –           –           –           –           –           –           –

References          –           –           –           –           –           –           –           –           –           –          

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background of the Study

Drug abuse has always been an international problem because it has never been possible to confine drugs to their places of origin. The scale of global drug problems generated concern as long ago as 1909 when the first International Drug Conference was convened in Shanghai. Since then, there has been an extensive international programme of legislation, latterly under the auspices of the United Nations and between 1912 and 1972 twelve multi-lateral drug treaties were concluded (Edwards and Busch, 1981).

The use of hard drugs is harmful not only to the addicted but it also impacts negatively on the fabrics of the society, and youths in particular. According to Sahibzada (2010), drug abuse has killed the youth morally, socially as well as psychologically. For whatever reason drugs are used, it is important to understand the nature of drugs, their use and abuse, as well as the social meanings they have for those who use them. Drug abuse harms everybody and does good to none.

1.2 Statement of the Problem

The impact of drug abuse often reaches beyond the abuser to family members, friends, co-workers and society at large (Towers, 1987). Today, drug abuse is one of the most vexing and pervasive problems that almost all the countries in the world have faced, including Nigeria (WHO, 2002). The consequence of drug abuse is very devastating; unfortunately, the youths are the most vulnerable to abuse of hard drugs and this brings a lot of adverse effects on the community.

      According to Nathaniel (2014), the sociological implications of drug abuse among Nigerian youths have been a major threat to the peaceful co-existence of all and sundry in our contemporary society, political dignity, personality and integrity of dependence of life. The health hazard arising from drug consumption, be it cannabis or any of the psychotropic drugs, is incredible.

1.3 Objectives of the Study

The purpose of the study is to examine the effect of drug abuse among youths in  Local Government Area. Specifically, the following objectives will guide the study.

1.   To explore the association between drug abuse and youth involvement in road accidents.

2.   To explore the effect of drug abuse in the mental health of youths.

3.   To find out how drug abuse among youth engender family crisis.

4.   To suggest possible solution to the problem of drug abuse on youths.