DRUGS ABUSE IN GOMBE METROPOLIS 1999-2022
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the study
Various people describe drugs in a variety of ways. By definition, a drug is anything that when consumed by a living organism tends to alter one or a myriad of its functions. Owing to their chemical nature, drugs (legal or illegal) alter body functions, how people think, perceive things or act. These include substances that are useful or harmful to the body. There are numerous ways through which drug administration can be done. There are drugs that are injected, chewed, smoked while others are sniffed. According to Kithi (2017), drugs are substances that other than those required for the conservation of normal health modify how certain processes within the body of the organism when consumed. On the other hand, in the field of medicine, drugs are considered to be elements that have curative or preventative capabilities against diseases. It is not uncommon to find people consuming drugs for purposes other than what is recommended or more often than not recommended. Kithi (2017) contends that drug abuse occurs in instances when drugs are used for non-medical purposes. From a general perspective, substance abuse, also referred to as substance abuse, encompasses the consumption of substances such as tobacco, alcohol or other substances that have no medical value and are more often than not detrimental to one’s health. Another definition of substance focuses on the intake of psychoactive substances so as to alter an individual’s psychological state. However, it is worth noting that this only applies in cases where there is no medical supervision. The continued consumption of drugs eventually leads to a condition referred in medical circles as pathological drug dependence. When an individual reaches such a state, they become unable to desist from consuming the drug even when it becomes apparent the drugs might be causing considerable health damage to them individually or to other people around them. The negative consequences arising as a result of drug abuse are well documented, whether it is the effects on the individual or society. Kiiru (2015) notes that drug and substance abuse among the youth in Kenya’s urban set up has been on an upward trajectory over the past few years. To overcome challenges and problems plaguing them, the country’s youth population has turned to the consumption of both licit and illicit substances. As a result of the markedly high levels of drug consumption in this age group, crime rates and incidences of domestic violence have also been on the rise. According to Kiiru (2015), as of 2004, the HIV/AIDS prevalence rate among drug users injecting drugs stands between 68% and 88%. Previous research findings have shown that Cannabis Sativa (bhang) is the drug of choice for most drug abusers in Gombe metropolis. Heroin, Khat, cocaine, benzodiazepines, inhalants and amphetamine-type stimulants are also common drugs abused in the country. This study therefore seeks to examine drugs abuse in Gombe metropolis between 1999-2022.
1.2 Statement of the Problem
Cases of drug and substance misuse among the youths are rising steadily and at a worrying trend not only in Gombe metropolis but also in most parts of Nigeria. If intervention measures are not put in place, the fate for future generation is at stake. Most youths have become addicts, hopelessness and uninterested in getting married. Even those in marriage relationships, many of them have abdicated their conjugal rights threatening procreation process (Kerochio, 2018). Many youths indulge themselves in drugs and substance abuse for all sorts of reasons. They range from dysfunctional families, peer influence, availability of alcohol and drugs, influence of the social media, unemployment and stress to mention a few. The financial repercussions of alcohol abuse are severe, especially for the poor. If the vice is left unchecked, there will be high crime rate and loss of future generation. Hence, the need for this study.
1.3 Objectives of the Study
The primary objective of this study is to examine drugs abuse in Gombe metropolis between 1999-2022. specific objectives of this study are:
To determine the extent drugs were abused in Gombe metropolis between 1999-2022.
To examine the most abused drugs and substances in Gombe metropolis between 1999-2022.
To investigate the factors that influence drugs and substance abuse among the youths in Gombe metropolis between 1999-2022.
To find out the problems associated with drug abuse in Gombe metropolis between 1999-2022.
1.4 Research Questions
The following questions will be answered in this study:
To what extent were drugs abused in Gombe metropolis between 1999-2022?
What are the most abused drugs and substances in Gombe metropolis between 1999-2022?
What are the factors that influence drugs and substance abuse among the youths in Gombe metropolis between 1999-2022?
What are the problems associated with drug abuse in Gombe metropolis between 1999-2022?
1.5 Significance of the Study
The findings of the study are anticipated to aid law enforcement agencies, policy makers and other stakeholders in the fight against the vice. The study is also intended to be a source of reference to scholars and consultants as well as law enforcement agencies involved in curbing the menace in the community.
1.6 Scope of the Study
Primarily, this study will examine drugs abuse in Gombe metropolis between 1999-2022. Specifically, this study will determine the extent drugs were abused in Gombe metropolis between 1999-2022, examine the most abused drugs and substances in Gombe metropolis between 1999-2022, investigate the factors that influence drugs and substance abuse among the youths in Gombe metropolis between 1999-2022 and find out the problems associated with drug abuse in Gombe metropolis between 1999-2022.
Youths in Gombe metropolis will serve as the respondants for this study.
1.7 Limitation of the Study
Like in every human endeavour, the researchers encountered slight constraints while carrying out the study. The significant constraint was the scanty literature on the subject owing that it is a new discourse thus the researcher incurred more financial expenses and much time was required in sourcing for the relevant materials, literature, or information and in the process of data collection, which is why the researcher resorted to a limited choice of sample size. Additionally, the researcher will simultaneously engage in this study with other academic work. However in spite of the constraint all these constraint were downplayed to give the best.
1.8 Definition of terms
Drug abuse: a condition whereby drugs are taken for other motives other than the intended ones.
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