Illicit Drug Use Among Youths in Bauchi Town, Nigeria

Ibrahim, Umar, Umar, Ismail F. and Usman, Mukhtar, (2016). Illicit Drug Use Among Youths in Bauchi Town, Nigeria. International Journal of Advancements in Research & Technology, 5(8), 24-28

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    Author Ibrahim, Umar
    Umar, Ismail F.
    Usman, Mukhtar
    Title Illicit Drug Use Among Youths in Bauchi Town, Nigeria
    Appearing in International Journal of Advancements in Research & Technology
    Volume 5
    Issue No. 8
    Publication Date 2016-08-24
    Place of Publication New Delhi
    Publisher International Journal of Advancements in Research & Technology
    Start page 24
    End page 28
    Language eng
    Abstract This study examines the use of illicit drugs and dependency among youth in Bauchi town, Bauchi state Nigeria. The design used for the study was the survey. A sample of 140 youth was selected. A validated instrument was used to collect relevant data. The data collected was analyzed using a descriptive and inferential statistic. The findings show a significant difference between the adolescence drug abuser Findings reveal that a lot of persons within this group have in one way or the other been involved in the use of illicit drugs. Strong dependence on psychoactive drugs like marijuana, and nicotine which has negative effects following repeated use, is weighing much on the individual drug user, the family, friends and the society at large. It is necessary therefore that the right steps be taken by the government and other relevant stakeholders to stem this destructive tide in Bauchi state in particular and the Nigerian society at large.
    Keyword Illicit-Drug
    Dependency
    Youth
    Town
    Bauchi
    Copyright Holder SciResPub
    Copyright Year 2016
    Copyright type Creative commons
    ISSN 2278-7763
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