Effects of Drug Abuse on Psycho-Social Behaviour of Youth in Zaria Metropolis

Adeniji Busayo, Anyanwu C. Kate

Abstract


This study was designated to investigate the effects of drug abuse on the psychosocial behaviour of youths in the Zaria metropolis. The study adopted the descriptive survey design. A sample size consisting of 120 respondents from the population of 360 inmates was randomly selected from three social service centres in Kaduna State. The sample includes 45 drug abusers from National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, 53 from Neuro-Psychiatric Ward, ABUTH Shika and 27 from the Correctional service Headquarters, Kaduna State command. Items were designed and developed by the researcher for data collection, which was professionally validated by experts. The instrument was discovered to be reliable with a significant alpha value of 0.81. To effectively execute this study three research questions were formulated. The significant level of 0.05 was adapted, to assess the effects of drug abuse on the psychosocial behaviour of drug abusers and to determine the gender of drug abuse. Tables were used for data analysis. Findings revealed that the first questions indicated that drug abuse affects the psycho-social behaviour of drug abusers: it leads to problem behaviour and personality disorder. Similarly, the study showed that both males and females were involved in the incidence of drug abuse. Based on these findings, it was suggested that parents should monitor their children to maintain the discipline to reduce the rampant cases of drug abuse. Since regular tiredness, sleeping in class, exam malpractice, absenteeism from schools, and increased potential for dropping out of school are problems associated with (youth) adolescents substances abuse, there is a need for parents, teachers and Education bodies to take part in the war against drug abuse.


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