Books on drug abuse in kenya

Incidents of drug and alcohol abuse and related antisocial behaviour have increased in recent years. In a 2011 report, the kenyan national campaign against drug abuse authority, or nacada, says alcohol and drug abuse are the major social problems in kenya, with serious public health ramifications. The painful reality about drug abuse in kenyan universities. Drug addiction and families by marina barnard, 2007 online. Peer pressure is a major factor contributing towards drug abuse. Slurred speech, staggering walk due to lack of coordination body movement, blurred and double vision, bloodshot eyes, watery eyes and drowsiness, unusual rashes and sores around the mouth and nose. Inra is primarily focussed on assessment of existing information and sources on drug abuse and the identification of key needs. A case of bamburi location article pdf available april 2012 with 33,241 reads how we measure reads. With all the misgivings associated with this menace, the international community.

Patterns of drug abuse in public secondary schools in kenya. Drug and substance abuse in secondary schools in kenya kiambu. Other commonly abused drugs are miraa or khat, shisha, tobacco, cocaine and mandrax. Perception involves psychological process that allows students to attain meaning to information and then exhibit certain behaviour. Kenyas leading newspaper, daily nation, claimed succinctly that the probe had come up with zero. Economic estimates indicate consequences from drug abuse including alcohol, tobacco, prescription, and illicit drugs approach 20% of our federal.

Kenya has ratified a number of treaties on drug abuse. A team of police officers formed to carry out investigations into the matter uncovered no evidence to charge the five. In kenya, key populations men who have sex with men, men in prisons, sex workers, and injecting drug users were largely neglected, until the 2009 modes. The youth are the backbone of any country for socioeconomic development and any disruption to the social fabric within. No data from uganda on injecting drug use was found by the authors. As things stand, the prevalence of drug abuse among kenyan youth is so high that some affected parents have switched on to denial mode as others simply look on hoping for a miracle. Apr 04, 2017 ive been sober for nine years, and in that time ive read a lot of books about addiction. Bhang and cheap alcohol are the most abused by two thirds of kenyan youth thought to be using drugs. Kenya s capacity for collecting information on drug abuse. People abuse substances such as alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs for varied and complicated reasons, but it is clear that our society pays a significant cost. This rapid assessment of drug and substance abuse sought to understand the nature, extent, and patterns of drug abuse in kenya and its subsequent effect on. Find out how to help your teen make healthy choices and avoid using drugs. National authority for the campaign against alcohol and drug abuse kenya. Drugs, crime and the law in kenya, there are children who consume and traffic drugs, are victims of drugabusing families and live in druginfested communities.

The bhang noun of cannabis is made of the leaves and flowers bulls of the female cannabis plant. Pdf factors contributing to drug abuse among the youth. New shocking details of drug abuse in kenya schools. The existingstudies document the spread of heroin injection in kenya and tanzania, both countries where hiv rates are high. Drug abuse is one of the top problems confronting the nation today especially among the youth. Why drug abuse is on the rise among teens daily nation. The study also used five case studies who were purposively selected. Alcohol, substance and drug use among urban slum adolescents. Out of 6793 respondents who reported at least one drug user, 66.

In this paper, the authors use an explanatory study design where a study was conducted in bamburi location to establish factors contributing to drug abuse among youths in kenya. Shem managed to haul himself from the abyss of drug abuse and currently chairs. This paper examines alcohol, substance and drug use among adolescents in the informal settlements of nairobi, kenya. A number of studies carried out in the country show that almost every kenyan youngster at one time or another experiments with. Discover the best substance abuse recovery in best sellers. The link between drug use and hivaids among young people in grenada a semiqualitative research study supported by the united nations office on drugs and crime, regional office. Research by the national authority for the campaign against alcohol and drug abuse nacada has revealed that increased drug abuse in kenya, especially among secondary school students. Drug abuse results in behavioral and biological health issues that affect individuals, families, and communities. A perspective for the eighties is a compilation of research papers presented at an international symposium, held at the college of physicians and surgeons of columbia university.

According to the study, alcohol, prescription drugs, khat miraa, tobacco and bhang are the most commonly abused drugs and substances with students initiated into use at a young age. Kenya struggles with rising alcoholism inter press service. Drug and substance abuse in secondary schools in kenya kiambu county. Developing a program for prevention and intervention maithya, redempta on. Hiv among drug users in kenya kenya has one of the highest prevalence rates of hiv in the general population 5. Drug and substance abuse among the youth in and out of school. Drug abuse among the youth in kenya richard kipkemboi chesang abstract. The kenya national association of probation officers knapo reports that children start using drugs due to peer pressure and curiosity. The drug menace at the kenyan coast drug abuse is one of the biggest problems confronting kenya, especially among the youth. Alcohol and drug problem overview the abuse of alcohol and other drugsincluding prescription drugsis common and costly. Drug and substance abuse among the youth in and out of. A steering committee for a network on drug abuse has. Nairobi, mar 27 2015 ips despite legislative attempts to curb drinking, kenya is still facing its greatest threat from alcohol abuse.

It is therefore evident that drugsubstance abuse among the youth must be fought in all ways so as to bring down drugsubstance related problems at all levels in the society. In muranga south district students are dropping out from schools due to this menace. The medias role in encouraging drug abuse is exaggerated by jacob sullum 42 although the media may glamorize or sensationalize drug abuse, people who use drugs make a conscious decision to do so. National institute on druge abuse nidas mission is to lead the nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction. Drugs and substance abuse in kenya, sample of research papers. Motivated by the increasing problem of drug abuse among the youth and in particular high school students in her country kenya, doctor maithya seeks to bring to light the perceptions of students, student counselors, parents and teachers on the causes and possible effects of the vice to the individual and the society. Statistics showing high rates of alcohol and drug abuse ada among the youth have forced the government to. The level of drug abuse is startling and even more frightening because of the fact that many young people are getting wired on drugs each passing day. Side effects include red eyes, increased hunger, dry mouth, paranoia, memory loss and lack of ability to focus, hallucinations, etc. A substance is considered abused if it is deliberately used to induce physiological or psychological effects or both, for the purposes other than therapeutic ones, and when its use contributes to health risks, the disruption of psychological functioning, adverse social consequences or a combination of them.

It is usually consumed either as a beverage or a cigarette smoked. Recreational drug use in kenya is common among men, women, and youth from both rural and urban environments. Factors contributing to drug abuse among the youth in kenya. Drug abuse nacada in kenya which was initiated in early 2001, the past twenty years has seen drugs and drug abuse soar to an extent that it now cuts across all sectors of life. Although many types of groups can have therapeutic elements and effects, the group types included in this tip are based on the goals and intentions of the groups, as well as the intended audience of the tip especially substance abuse treatment counselors and other substance abuse treatment professionals. What are the contemporary socioeconomic effects of alcohol abuse on family life. Learners with excess pocket money may be tempted to abuse drugs. In fact, i started reading about addiction before i got soberperhaps because something in the very back of my mind was telling me that someday these books about addiction would be quite relevant to my life. List of books and articles about drug abuse online research. Administratively, kenya has created a central agency responsible for coordination of activities on drug abuse nacada, the national agency for the campaign against drug abuse. Current statistics indicate that more than half of drug users are aged 1019 years.

Frequent abuse of alcohol and other drugs can lead to addiction, a disease that affects the brain and behavior. Strategies for prevention and intervention of drug abuse among students in secondary schools in kenya. The interim report on drug trafficking investigations had said of mwau, thus no evidence has so far been found to link him with drug. Strategies for prevention and intervention of drug abuse. Empowering women of faith to combat drug abuse in mombasa icerm. Drug abuse in secondary schools in kenya probably led to the recent wave of arson that has left a trail of destruction. Patterns of drug abuse in public secondary schools in kenya article pdf available in substance abuse 301. Drug and substance abuse is common practise among the youth in kenya. List of books and articles about drug abuse online. The toll for this abuse can be seen in our hospitals and emergency departments both through direct damage to health by substance abuse and its link to physical trauma. Rapid situation assessment of the status of drug and substance abuse in kenya, 2012.

Drug and substance abuse is recognized globally as the greatest impediment to sanity of our social fabric, the greatest health risk and also it is touted to be one of the biggest derailments to our economic growth. This can be attributed to a number of factors such as the availability of the drugs, the effects of increased exposure social media, peer pressure among others. It is also expected to propose a development strategy for establishing an integrated drug information system for monitoring drug abuse trends and associated. Preventing drug use among children and adolescents. In 2011, 146 children and youth ages 1019 years, classified as either children. Kisumu district in kenya, revealed that the reported rate of alcohol use was 6. The study showed that drugsubstance abuse is a threat to the general public as well as to the youth still in school and those specifically out of school. Rapid situation assessment of the status of drug and.

Agricultural industry foodcookingnutrition health, general statistics drugs dosage and administration health aspects physiological aspects students drug use. First draft alcohol and drug abuse policy preface it has been realized that many kenyans are taken captives by alcohol and drug abuse ada and that it is no longer only a teenage problem. One of the goals of the national institute on drug abuse. This rapid assessment of drug and substance abuse sought to understand the nature, extent, and patterns of drug abuse in kenya and its subsequent effect on the individual, family, and community at large. What are the factors that have led to the overindulge of persons in alcohol among the nandi community. Crank by ellen hopkins, the goldfinch by donna tartt, go ask alice by beatrice sparks, glass by ellen hopkins, and fallout b. Research has now shown that, the prevalence of alcohol and drug abuse among adults in kenya is expanding rapidly to the destruction of the society. Report by african journal of food, agriculture, nutrition and development. The link between drug use and hivaids among young people. Kenya alarmed over millions of youth wasted by drugs. Empowering women of faith to combat drug abuse in mombasa ednah kangee journal article. The drugs reported to have been used are cigarettes, tobacco, kuber, shisha, packaged alcohol, changaa, hashish, bhang, cocaine, heroin, khat, inhalants, prescription drugs sedatives or sleeping pills, morphine, codeine, pethidine, and synthetic drugs amphetamine, hallucinogens, mandrax. These include the single convention on narcotic drugs of 1961 as amended in 1972.

These are the 5 most commonly abused drugs by todays. A case study of the growth of heroin injection in a kenyan coastal town is presented. Substance drug abuse is increasing in kenya and especially among the youth. Those policies sometimes have terrible sideeffects. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Drug and substance abuse knec kasneb kism ebooks kenya. Drawing on a substantial research study comprising interviews with problem drug users and their extended family, marina barnard examines the effects of drug use not only on drug users themselves, but also the feelings of anger, sadness, anxiety, shame and loss that are commonly experienced by their extended family. Developing a program for prevention and intervention. It can cause or worsen many medical problems and if left untreated can destroy families and lives. Calamities associated with excessive intoxication dementia, seizures, liver disease and early death have done little to deter users.

Abstract and full paper for kenya association of professional. This has resultantly become a matter of concern to the. One study published in the bangladesh ejournal of sociology found that there was a significant risk of drug abuse among female kenyan youth in mikindu with 24. The effect of drug abuse on society was probably best summed up in the political declaration on global drug control adopted at the twentieth special session of the united nations general assembly on the world drug problem general assembly, 2003a. Responding to these risks before they become problems can be difficult. Kenya has a very strong manpower base as regards research and studies on drug abuse information systems. Citing the media as a factor that contributes to drug abuse encourages people to deny responsibility for their actions. Although drugs have long been a social problem, the importance of the issue and the involvement of the criminal justice system have varied across time. Download empowering women of faith to combat drug abuse in mombasa ednah kangee. The twentysix articles in this edited volume provide perspective on the interrelated issues surrounding the use of drugs in society. Drug abuse in secondary schools in kenya probably led to the recent wave of arson that has left a trail of destruction, injury and death in high schools. Marijuana is the most widely used illegal drug and is probably the most easily accessible. Sep 21, 2015 drug and substance abuse in secondary schools in kenya kiambu county kimani, njoki on. The study describes the knowledge of and attitudes toward substance use among streetinvolved youth in kenya, and how they relate to their substance use practices.

Preventing drug use among children and adolescents redbook. Ajada is a researchbased journal by nacada aimed at providing knowledge in alcohol and drug abuse and prevention measures. The number of youth involved in this practise is ever on the rise. There is a need for continued research in science and evidencebased prevention which serves as a platform of interaction especially among the youth and gives new insights on alcohol and drug abuse, he said. Teen drug abuse can have a major impact on your childs life. Ndege, peter, national campaign against drug abuse authority, kenya background. The miraa noun of kkhaat is a plant that is chewed to release a juice containing cathione and cathine and is not considered an illegal drug in kenya. Help prevent teen drug abuse by talking to your teen about the consequences of using drugs and the importance of making healthy choices. These are the 5 most commonly abused drugs by todays youth and their deadly side effects. Teens who experiment with drugs put their health and safety at risk. Traditional definitions of addiction, with their criteria of physical dependence and withdrawal and often an underlying tenor of depravity and sin have been modified with increased.