CAUSES AND CONSEQUENCES OF DRUG ABUSE IN DELTA STATE (A Case Study of Oshimili North Local Government Area 2008-2013) [PDF]

ABSTRACT

This project work is aimed at investigation the trend in the causes and consequence of Drug Abuse among students and individuals of different social class using NDLEA Asaba as a case study. It talks about the meaning of drugs abuse and addiction. It reviews some work related to the study, it contains categories of drug commonly abused, causes and consequence of their abuse, categories of uses and their control.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.1        Background of the Study

1.2        Statement of the Problem

1.3        Objective of the Study

1.4        Research Hypotheses

1.5        Significance of the Study

1.6        Scope of the Study

1.7        Limitation of the Study

1.8        Assumption in this Research Work

1.9        Definition of Terms

CHAPTER TWO 

LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1        Nature and Meaning of Abuse

2.2        The Causes and Consequences of Drug Abuse

2.3        Psychological Theory

2.4        Categories of Drug Abuse

2.5        Drug Classification and their Consequences

2.6        The Control of Drug Abuse and Effective Treatment

2.7        Drug Demand Reduction Programme

CHAPTER THREE

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1        Research Design

3.2        Population of the Study

3.3        Sample and Sampling Techniques

3.4        Method of Data Collection

3.5        Source of Data Collection

3.6        Method of Data Analysis

CHAPTER FOUR

PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA

4.1        Data Presentation

4.2        Data Analysis

CHAPTER FIVE

SUMMARY, FINDING, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5.1        Summary

5.2        Finding

5.3        Conclusion

5.4        Recommendations

REFERENCE

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Encyclopedia Britanica (2011) defined Drug abuse as the excessive, maladaptive, addictive, use of drug for non medical purpose despite social, psychological and physical problems that may arise from such use” during the 20^th century, many government across the world have respond to the use of recreational drugs of banning them and making their use, supply or trade a criminal offence (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/psychoactive-drug-ate-note-un-46).

Health, well-being and happiness, have always been a major quest of humans. Thus people want to go out of their ways to achieve or maintain these states of mind and body. In every society, people use medicine, herbal drugs or otherwise to get good health when they are sick in body or mind. In most societies people use a number of substances to alter their mood, behavior, consciousness, or perception. This form of behavior is often accepted. In our society, for instance, the use of alcohol, kolanut, tea or coffee, is widely accepted as normal. Nevertheless, as you are probably aware, these substance (especially alcohol) can bring about sorts of problems for the user. These substance contain chemicals which make them to affect the central nervous system, thereby influencing behavior. And there are many other substance that people take which have even stronger risks association with them. These include: Indian hemp (marijuana), cocaine, LSD, heroine, sleeping tablet etc. These substances which are called drugs, become a problem when their consumption become habitual, when a craving develops, leading to worse or persistent social occupational, physical and psychological problems.

1.1      Background of the Study

Drug abuse is a very sensitive and vital issue on our social, education, economic and moral life. It was due to the negative effect it have on the individual or society, that lead to the establishment of Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) whose aim is to check control investigation etc any for of illegal or sub-standard drugs that are harmful to human consumption.

The Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency was establish on 26th June 1979, primary through the United State. it was implemented by the then head of state and the commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, General Sani Abacha.

The welfare of the entire body since it was set up has been something to write home about especially in the educational, physical, political and secretarial aspect of administration. Since the creation of NDLEA it has helped a lot in the elimination of drug abuse in our society.

Recently, NDLEA destroyed about 3000 bags of cannabis that was shipped into Nigeria; source Nigeria Vanguard April 24/4/2014. Most people involved in drug abuse have no idea of the consequence it has on the especially those engage in alcohol, cocaine, Indian hemp, etc.

Several research has been conducted to detest the main cause of drug abuse on our society researchers has been on a clinical trial to see how this cause can be reduced or eliminated in other to protect the health of our citizens.

Finally, drug abuse becomes common with some student in the top. Drug abuse means, the application for purpose either than the purpose of which it was produced, illegitimately or without prescription. This has a negative effect on the central nervous system (CNS) and the mind, mood, behavior and even local health and personality of the individualisms.

Drug are chemical substance solidly, liquid/gaseous and other good food that cause change in the body. They are various kinds and used for difference purpose. Combat injections, slowdown increase metabolic/body function, relieve pain, depression, induce sleep etc it’s not that these drugs are dangerous but their use become harmful to man.

Nevertheless, a difference exist between drug “addiction and abuse” many who abuse substance are not addicted. But addict find it difficult to stop the habit, because they tend to build up a tolerance for the drug. With secondary school attitude indecency towards drug and their abuse, it would be assumed however, that most student are now with drug, even such drug have always affected their pattern of behavior. These lead to loss of potentials.

The social definition surrounding the use of abuse and addiction of drugs are quite diverse, it conflict, the negative and positive impact of the same drug among drug that set the stages for problem.

1.2      Statement of the Problems

The problem of drug abuse among secondary school student, higher institution, unemployed, prisoners, civil servants, politician, etc cannot be ignored although today newspaper, magazines and journal always read headlines as pressing gear, surprise and dismay over the use and abuse of drugs. The use of drug and alcohol by adolescent has never been uncommon, this behavior was not accepted, but the problem was viewed as a moral or legal concern as metal health issue. Many people use drug as escape from their emotional crisis, the concern of NDLEA is based on the cause and consequence of drug usage, which began to combat drug abuse due to excessive use of stimulants, nicotine, cannabis etc. The major impact of drug abuse lies in the area of direct and indirect loss of potential by users. Drug interfere with academic, social, physical etc such often lead to pleasant experience and those who abuse it face the wrath of the law.

Taking NDLEA as a case study, this research intent to deplore the reason why we take drugs, it consequence (abuse and addiction) and what can we do to the abuse and consequence of drug abuse and addiction.

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