The effect of drug abuse among adolescents in Nigeria: A case study of Gwagwalada, Area Council, Abuja, Nigeria
1 Department of Guidance and Counseling, Faculty of Education, University of Abuja, Nigeria.
2 Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Social Sciences, Abia State Polytechnic, Aba, Abia State, Nigeria.
3 Department of Counselor Education, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.
4 Department of Education Guidance and Counseling, Faculty of Education, Abia State University Uturu, Abia State, Nigeria.
Research Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 24(01), 299–305
Publication history:
Received on 15 August 2024; revised on 28 September 2024; accepted on 30 September 2024
Abstract:
With a focus on drug addiction in teenagers, this study explores the prevalence, causes, and effects of drug addiction in Gwagwalada, Abuja, Nigeria. It provides a thorough understanding of the factors that influence drug misuse among adolescents in the area. The project intends to determine the precise chemicals being misused and investigate the social and environmental factors that contribute to drug use by looking over previous studies, consulting with experts, and gathering information from local stakeholders. Peer pressure, broken families, easy access to drugs, and a lack of opportunities are major contributing factors. The study also looks at how interpersonal violence, criminality, and economic instability are made worse in
communities by teen drug use. An extensive literature review, qualitative interviews, and statistical tools like trend analysis and frequency distribution were all combined in a mixed-methods approach to determine the degree of substance abuse. The results show that drug addiction severely compromises the physical, psychological, and social well-being of youth; the main initiators of this damage are peer pressure, familial problems, and financial difficulty. The report recommends quick, comprehensive efforts to reduce drug availability, such as drug education, public awareness campaigns, and increased law enforcement. It also places a strong emphasis on improving preventative measures, addressing underlying socioeconomic issues, and giving young people the tools they need to resist peer pressure and make better decisions in life. The report urges the development of a comprehensive plan to lower drug usage among teenagers and ensure that Nigerian kids have a better future.
Keywords:
Drug; Drug misuse; Peer group; Adolescents; Gwagwalada; Nigeria
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