| dc.description.abstract | This research study was an investigation into the effects of illicit brew and drug abuse on youths' level of participation in development activities: a case of Ndumberi location in Kiambu District. This study covered all the three sub-locations in Ndumberi location each given equal coverage. The objective of the study was to establish how the effects of illicit brew and drug abuse on youth affect their level of participation in development activities in Ndumberi location. The following four effects of illicit brew and drug abuse among the youth aged between 16-30 years were investigated; youths' poor health, school dropping out, engagement in criminal activities and family break-up.
A multi-stage sampling technique was used where Ndumberi was divided into three clusters each cluster being equal to a sub-location, from each cluster a purposive sampling technique was used to select the sample units, which was combined from each cluster to form one representative sample for the whole location from where the deductions about the population were made. This research study gathered both qualitative and quantitative data. Data analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) software. Findings were presented using percentages and frequency distribution tables. Analysis was followed by interpretation and discussion. Conclusion and recommendations were then made.
According to Hawkins et al,(1992) young people who persistently abuse substances often experience an array of problems, including academic difficulties, health-related problems (including mental health), poor peer relationships, and involvement with the juvenile justice system. Additionally, there are consequences for family members, the community, and the entire society. From the research findings majority of the youth confessed that substance abuse indeed reduces the level of the abusers' participation in development activities.
This is caused by various reasons which includes: poor individual health, being arrested by police due to involvement in criminal activities, the abuser being mistrusted by both family members and public hence no one is willing to work with them and self isolation due to ones' low self esteem. This has been a big blow to the country's economy. | en_US |
