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ABSTRACT
Youths have higher rates of using drugs in ways that increase their risk–getting very drugs. The highest rate is found among reservation youth, a lower rate among non-reservation Nigerians. Frequency of self-reported consequences from drug use follow the same order, with 15% of reservation seniors involved in an alcohol-related accident. The most frequent consequences involve relationship problems. This study is aimed at examines the effect and control of drug abuse.
TABLE OF CONTENT
TITLE PAGE
APPROVAL PAGE
DEDICATION
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ABSTRACT.
TABLE OF CONTENT
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
- BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
- STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
- OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY
- SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
- SCOPE OF THE STUDY
- DEFINITION OF TERMS.
CHAPTER TWO
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
- OVERVIEW OF THE STUDY
- TYPES OF DRUG ABUSE
- THEORIES OF DRUG ABUSE
- CAUSES OF DRUG ABUSE
- SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF DRUG ABUSE
CHAPTER THREE
- THE EFFECT DRUG ABUSE
- CONTROL OF DRUG ABUSE
- COMMON SYMPTOMS THAT PARENTS/FAMILY MEMBERS SHOULD LOOK OUT FOR
- CONCLUSION
- RECOMMENDATION
REFERENCES
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Whether we talk of increased marijuana consumption or growing cases of alcohol abuse, substance abuse among teenagers and young adults poses a serious challenge to our society.
Many studies and surveys have found that a large percentage of people who abuse drugs are teens.
Many people become addicted to harmful substances at a young age which can continue into adulthood.
Abusing harmful substances such as heroin, cocaine and alcohol negatively affects both the physical and mental health of a teenager, and drug abuse may lead to various other complications. Drug abuse can negatively affect the memory of teenagers. The problem may deteriorate as a person grows older. During the teenage years, the brain sheds gray matter to work more efficiently.
It’s been found that teenagers who abuse drugs are likely to suffer from various social problems. They have difficulty relating to their peers, and are more likely to show anti-social behavior. The “rebellious” behavior of teens is sometimes associated with drug and alcohol abuse. Teenagers who abuse drugs are also more likely to steal and get into physical fights
For some, one time or infrequent use of drugs can result in tragedy: an accident or fall when under the influence of drugs, or an arrest associated with drugs that may cost you your reputation and/or your freedom. For others, even though they may not use drugs, they could become a victim of drug-related crime. And, for yet others, what may have started as occasional use can turn into an addiction that presents extraordinary health concerns with potentially grave and tragic consequences.
This seminar discusses the effect and control of drug abuse on Youths in Nigeria.
1.2 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM
Drug abuse has poised itself against this very important criterion for good development. This seminar studies this problem and possibly proffering feasible solution in the end.
1.4 AIM OF THE STUDY
This study is aimed at highlighting the effect and control of drug abuse in Nigeria.
1.4 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
At the end of this work student involved shall be able:
- To understand the meaning of drug abuse
- To understand different kinds of drug abuse.
- To understand different level drug can be abused.
- To highlight severe effect of drug abuse among youths.
- To draft means of drug abuse can be overcome
1.5 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
This work has exposed the consequences drug abuse. Here, the problems of drug abuse which negatively influences the youth’s development will be duly enumerated and discusses and hopefully feasible solutions will be proffered.
Secondly, this research will also be of importance to publishers who specialize on youths’ books. The findings here could go a long way in their instructional materials and their subtle advices to youths.
1.7 SCOPE OF THE STUDY
As was mentioned in the background to the study of the present research, this research work would focus on the effect and control of drug abuse youths level only. This means that attention would be given first to the problems of drug abuse peculiar to youths first before treating those that they share with other age range.
Secondly, the scope of this research will be around how drug abuse is problematic to the youths’ development. The health and sociological implications would be given secondary attention.
1.9 DEFINITION OF TERMS
Drug Abuse: This refers to any use of pharmaceutical products for none medical purposes. This is also referee to as substance abuse. The drugs in question are usually illegal in majority of the countries.
Mental disorder: A mental condition marked primarily by disorganization of personality, mind, and emotions that seriously impairs the psychological or behavioral functioning of the individual. This is sometimes referred to as a mental health condition. Addiction is a mental disorder.
Intranasal: Taken through the nose.
Illicit: Illegal or forbidden by law.
Impulsivity: A tendency to act without foresight or regard for consequences and to prioritize immediate rewards over long-term goals.
Injection drug use (IDU): The act of administering drugs by injection. Blood-borne viruses, like HIV and hepatitis, can be transmitted via shared needles or other drug injection equipment.
Abstinence: Not using drugs.
Addiction: A chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive (or difficult to control) drug seeking and use despite harmful consequences, as well as long-lasting changes in the brain. In the past, people who used drugs were called “addicts.” Current appropriate terms are people who use drugs and drug users.
Addiction Illegal/Illicit Drugs: Drugs that is illegal to produce, use, and sell.
Intoxication: A state of being drugged or poisoned; results from abuse of alcohol, barbiturates, toxic drugs, etc.
Intrinsic Activity: The extent to which a drug activates a receptor.
Legal Drugs: Everyday drugs not for medical use (e.g. alcohol, caffeine, carbohydrates, nicotine, etc.)
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