The course of the alarming rate of the abuse especially among the youth can be traced to the high unemployment among the youth, the frustration of highly qualified students not having access for further education and the general economic situation in the country. Ghana, like many other countries, is also facing a growing substance abuse. This means that the meaning of drug would differ depending on the context it is being used. Substance use effects on person, family and community. The united nations office on drugs and crime unodc would appreciate receiving a. Most prominent among them is that it usually impairs the health of those who become addicted to the. Director national institute on drug abuse how is heroin linked to prescription drug abuse. Drugs of abuse delivers clear, scientific information about drugs in a factual, straightforward way. Drug abuse in ghana, causes, effects and solutions. Effect of drug abuse on nigeria youths a case study of. The age of incidence of abuse of marijuana is relatively low, 10 12 years and experimentation has been found to be the main reason for the start of the abuse. The reasoning and thought processing abilities of the drug abuser become severely damaged. This country is listed among countries of the world that have not been unable to fight this problem effectively.
Day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking every year. With the information in this guide, parents and caregivers can help their children make smart choices and avoid the consequences of drug abuse. The effects of drug abuse mba 2008 identified numerous negative effects of drug abuse on the body chemistry as. The effect of drug abuse among secondary school students includes abstract and chapter one, complete project material available the effect of drug abuse among secondary school students abstract the purpose of the study is to look into the effects of drug abuse, its applications on students in some selected secondary schools in egor local government area of edo state. Substance abuse among senior high school students in ghana. One of the key impacts of illicit drug use on society is the negative health consequences experienced by its members. The study also suggested measures that can be taken to control drug and substance abuse. How drug use and mental health problems often happen together.
Primary and secondary sources were utilized, providing a complete picture of the evergrowing challenge of youth substance use and abuse. Thus this study sought to find the factors influencing drug and substance abuse and the effects of these drug among secondary school students findings and discussion. Drug abuse results when there is self injection or from the approved medical in a manner that deviates from the approved medical usage. While drug abuse effects on the body vary depending on the drug used, all drug abuse negatively impacts ones health. Drug abuse is the use of drugs for purposes other than medical reasons, thus affecting the individual in a negative way socially, cognitively or physically kuria 1996. Jun 25, 2018 drug abuse in ghana, causes, effects and solutions. Results from nidafunded research have shown that prevention programs involving families, schools, communities, and the media are effective in reducing drug abuse. One of the causes of drug abuse may be the attempt to. Impact of substance abuse on academic performance among. Effect of drug abuse on nigeria youths a case study of surulere local government area of lagos state chapter one. African journal of educational studies in mathematics and sciences vol.
There are over 190 million drug users around the world and the. It was concluded that drug abuse can be eradicat collaboration between families, community, government and hospitals. Prevalence estimates for alcohol use disorders3 12month prevalence, %. Drugs are useful in promoting health, preventing and managing diseases but can. It can cause or worsen many medical problems and if left untreated can destroy families and lives. Some have even gone a step further to implement drug abuse policy to ensure that its youths dont engulf in this behaviour. This is piece about drug and alcohol abuse and the reasons some teens will go in for drugs and alcohol which are harmful to their health but thinks modernization is taking drugs and alcohol abusively to their health.
Abuse and misuse of tramadol among the youth in the wassa amenfi west municipality in the western region of ghana elliason ek1, sandow b2, asechaab t3, kpangkpari s4 and asiaktiwen r5 1diocesan director of health, catholic diocese of sekondi takoradi, ghana 2human resource manager, father thomas alan rooney memorial hospital. Drug abuse in nigeria causes effects and solutions. Visit the easytoread drug facts webpages listed under drugs that people abuse to learn more about the effects of specific drugs. Sep 07, 2017 the alarming rate of drug abuse among the youth of ghana. But there is a growing trend among the youth in ghana now as substance abuse is shifting from. Although initial drug use might be voluntary, drugs of abuse have been shown to alter gene expression and brain circuitry, which in turn affect human behavior. Ghana, like many other countries, is also facing a growing substance abuse problem though there may be some disparities in the scope of the problem. Areas covered include the effects of alcohol on body parts, the health effects of acute alcohol use, the health conditions related to chronic alcohol use, and the effects of alcohol on other people and populations. The study involved the investigation of the causes, effects and remedi of drug abuse among children with reference to hananasif ward ir district, dar es salaam, tanzania. Majority 94% of pupils abuse both coffee and alcohol and 31% of pupils abuse.
The majority of communities in ghana have played a vital role in the fight of this menace and hence they have created a huge impact in the prevention of drug misuse. Social effects may be reflected in an individuals enhanced tendency to engage in conflicts with friends, teachers, and school authorities. Substance abuse among senior high school students in ghana 349 they have had only one drink was 52% 51 while 30. Drug abuse often occurs alongside other conditions like mental illness. In order to be diagnosed with drug abuse an individual must exhibit a destructive pattern of drug abuse that leads to significant problems or stress with symptoms like recurrent drug use that results in a lack of. Drug abuse has both direct and indirect consequences for oral health and can exacerbate oral problems indirectly through its adverse effects on the users behavior and life style 8, 17. Frequent abuse of alcohol and other drugs can lead to addiction, a disease that affects the brain and behavior. A surge in the global production of heroin and cocaine, two of the most commonly used illicit drugs in ghana, will most likely lead to. Drug abuse among the youth in ghana african journal of. Abuse and misuse of tramadol among the youth in the. To combat the drug menace, the following measures should be put in place. Drug abuse and addiction, now both grouped as substance or drug use disorder, is a condition characterized by a selfdestructive pattern of using a substance that leads to significant problems and distress, which may include tolerance to or withdrawal from the substance drug use disorder is unfortunately quite common, affecting more than 8% of people in the united states at some point in. This document is the second edition of the national drug policy prepared by the ministry of health of ghana in 1998.
Drug abuse leads to a disruption and problems in family, relationships and friendships because of changes in behavior or arguments. However, not all of these programs have been successful and our society is constantly battling youth substance use and abuse. Abnormal vital signs like respiration, heart rate and blood pressure. The study showed that drug substance abuse is a threat to the general public as well as to the youth still in school and those specifically out of school. Oral health problems are among the most prevalent health problems associated with drug addiction. The course of the alarming rate of the abuse especially among the youth can be traced to the high unemployment among the youth, the frustration of highly. Obviously, one of the ill plaguing ghana today is the misuse of drugs specifically tramadol and othe. Drug and substance abuse among the youth in and out of. The abuse of drugs such as marijuana, alcohol and tramadol provokes acts of violence. This paper shall then conclude with the authors personal integration of this information, and how this. However, causes of drug abuse will vary depending on a person and the extent of the addiction. Deaths from overdoses of prescription drugs have been increasing since the early 1990s, largely due to increases in misuse of prescription opioid pain relievers. Drugs cause changes the term drug is ambiguous, it means one and another thing simultaneously. Drug use also puts a heavy financial burden on individuals, families and society.
Apr 25, 2018 drug abuse in nigeria causes effects and solutions. The ill effects of addiction to substances abuse can be very difficult to endure. The absence or inadequate supply of drugs has always led to a loss of confidence in the health care system. Numerous treatment programs and centres have been established to provide assistance to individuals requiringrequesting support.
Poor performance is the greatest effect of drug abuse among drug taking students. A case research strategy wa because the investigation involved a real life problem which canno distanced from the main agents and therefore it was important. This finding is supported by brownacquaye 2001 who has also indicated that marijuana is the major drug abused among the youth in ghana with the age at onset being from10 to 12 years. The study investigated adolescence drug abuse among university undergraduates in university of benin edo state of nigeria. In the november 18, 2014 edition of the today, a popular weekly daily in ghana, it was reported that about 50,000 people in ghana abuse substances and.
Francis, to be used for alcohol and drug treatment and rehabilitation. Substance abuse refers to the harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs. In conjunction with hopeful way foundation, a notforprofit organization in ghana, treatment will be modeled on recovery dynamics and the 12step principles. Drug abuse is therefore defined as the excessive consumption of a drug by any individual. Prevention is the key drug addiction is a preventable disease. The effect of drug abuse among secondary school students includes abstract and chapter one, complete project material available the effect of drug abuse among secondary school students abstract the purpose of the study is to look into the effects of drug abuse, its applications on students in some selected secondary schools in egor local government. Drugs are commonly used by everybody whether young or old. The alarming rate of drug abuse among the youth of ghana. Adolescent and drug abuse in tertiary institution implication for counselling dr. One of the problems that nigeria as a country suffers from is drug abuse.
The food and drugs authority fda is placing more restriction on tramadol use and distribution by registering it as a controlled substance, health minister kwaku agyemanmanu announced on thursday. Although many events and cultural factors affect drug abuse trends, when youths perceive drug abuse as harmful, they. The alarming evidence in the prevalence of drug abuse, the effects and consequences of substance abuse among students has called for concern and challenge to all helping professions to mount strategies of equipping youths with skills of living devoid of substance abuse. Perception of drug abuse amongst nigerian undergraduates. If the nigerian youths should stop abusing drugs, they will be useful to. Drug abuse is a global health and social problem often times, most people take drug abuse for drug with conditions and problems that vary locally 1. The alarming evidence in the prevalence of drug abuse, the effects and consequences of substance.
Substance abuse among the youth is a social menace fast invading ghana. The negative effects from drug abuse can have immediate and longterm consequences. Drugs including vaccines cut across all major areas of health care delivery. The revision was based on the second programme of work of the ministry of health, the world health organisations guidelines for drug policy development and implementation and recent developments. Drug abuse is a major public health problem all over the world unodc, 2005.
Since 2010, drug consumption patterns in ghana have trended towards polysubstance abuse most pwud who seek treatment are reported to have been using a combination of marijuana, cocaine and heroin. Marijuana has been identified as the major drug of abuse among the youth in ghana. But there is a growing trend among the youth in ghana now as substance abuse. It is therefore evident that drug substance abuse among the youth must be fought in all ways so as to bring down drug substance related problems at. Alcohol and drug problem overview the abuse of alcohol and other drugsincluding prescription drugsis common and costly. When you hear about drug or substance abuse, the first thing that comes to mind is narcotics. Once addiction develops, these brain changes interfere with an individuals ability to make voluntary decisions, leading to compulsive drug craving, seeking and use.
Prescription drug facts, effects, teen use nida for teens. A study of the causes and effects of drug and substance abuse. Currently, about 70 per cent of the inmates at the psychiatric hospitals in ghana falls within this age bracket based on a research conducted by the. While mental illness itself is not thought to cause drug abuse, one condition may indicate, and be complicated by, the other. Effect of drug abuse among youth and its impact on learning. Prevalence estimates for alcohol use disorders3 12 month prevalence, %. Ametepey 2010 drug use among the youth in ghana is on the rise.
Common effects of drug abuse on the body include sleep changes and decreased memory and cognitive abilities. A study of the causes and effects of drug and substance. Drug abuse or substance abuse refers to the use of certain chemicals for the purpose of creating pleasurable effects on the brain. Pela1986 noted the increased involvement of females gender in drug use, aboidun et al, 1994, found that, in many cases of psychoactive substance abuse, about half of the students got initiated into it while in. The use of drugs among young people between the ages of 12 and 17 is on the rise, according to the centre for behavioural health statistics and quality cbhsq. Drug abuse in ghana, causes, effects and solutions ghanaweb. In this post, we look at the causes and effects of drug abuse in nigeria. Fatal side effects could occuf if tramadol is used with alcohol, or with other drugs and could cause drowsiness or slow your breathing. In most situations, the illegal use of drugs leads to mental illness. Causes of drug abuse and prevention strategies in ghana for. Effect of substance use on academic performance among. H eroin is an illegal, highly addictive drug processed from morphine, a. However, those who began using drugs will become emotionally and dependent on them. Some individuals can use recreational and prescription drugs in ghana without being addicted.
This publication covers topics including the controlled substances act and introduces drug classes including narcotics, stimulants. Abuse and misuse of tramadol among the youth in the wassa. Recovery in ghana national institute on drug abuse nida. Oct 27, 2017 when you hear about drug or substance abuse, the first thing that comes to mind is narcotics.
Impact of substance abuse on academic performance among adolescent students of colleges of education in kwara state. Other side effects include loss of memory and sensing while sholld desist from alcohol and drug abuse when driving on the road. Health consequences of drug misuse national institute on. They continue to use drugs even when they know that bad things can happen. Abdulahi 2009 viewed drug abuse as the use of drugs to the extent that interferes with the health and social function of an individual. The diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disordersiv dsmiv defined. The catholic archdiocese of accra, ghana, has made available a 40bed facility, the house of st. In order to be diagnosed with drug abuse an individual must exhibit a destructive pattern of drug abuse that leads to significant problems or stress with symptoms like recurrent drug use that results in a lack of meeting important obligations at work, school or home. Negative effects of drug drug abuse the negative effect of drug is also referred to as drug abuse. Effect of drug abuse among youth and its impact on learning doi. It is an exercise undertaken by the world community to sensitize the people in general and the youth in particular, to the menace of drugs.
Yes, more than half of the drug overdose deaths in the united states each year are caused by prescription drug misuse. Chapter four discusses the challenges for the nigerian churches on drug abuse in the nigerian society. Effects of drug and substance abuse on academic performance among secondary school students, kathonzweni district, makueni county, kenya by stellamaris kanini muoti a research project submitted to the department of educational foundations in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the degree of master of education of university of nairobi. Families and friends have to watch as the drug abuser pulls away and the effects of drug abuse ravage their body and mind. In this chapter, the researcher dwelt on what the church should do to control or stop drug abuse in nigeria. Those who misuse such drugs become fearless, aggressive, reckless and prone to acts of inhumanity. At its thirtyeighth session in 1995, the commission was presented with an earlier version ecn. The general effects of abuse of any drug can be devastating. This study aimed at finding out what makes students abuse drugs and the effects that arise out of this practice with reference to starehe sub county, nairobi.