Lost potential: The alarming consequences of drug abuse among youths in Malete Community, Moro Local Government Area, Kwara State.

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dc.contributor.authorBilewu, O. O., *Issa, Y.F., Sulayman, S. B., Tijani, A. O., Taiye, I., Adegboyegba, O., Abdulaafez, A. K., Adebiyi, O. S., & Alake, I. D.
dc.date.accessioned2026-06-09T12:34:01Z
dc.date.available2026-06-09T12:34:01Z
dc.date.issued2025-08-25
dc.description.abstractDrug abuse among youths stands as a mounting concern, casting a long shadow over both individual well-being and community health. This study critically investigates the impact of drug abuse within the Malete Community of Moro Local Government Area, Kwara State, Nigeria. It probes into demographic influences, uncovers the prevalence and root causes of drug use, scrutinizes its far reaching consequences, and advances strategic recommendations to stem the tide of this pressing social menace.A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 450 youths aged 15-29 years residing in Malete Community. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics, including chi-square tests to assess associations between variables.The majority of respondents were aged 21-25 years (49.3%), predominantly female(52.9%), and of Yoruba ethnicity (68.2%). A high prevalence of drug abuse was reported, with38.7% of respondents engaging in substance use. The most commonly abused substances were alcohol (25.3%), Colorado (19.5%), and cigarettes (10.9%). Key determinants of drug abuse included negative peer influence (83.3%), lack of parental care (69.6%), and easy access to drugs (72.9%). Adverse effects of drug abuse included physical health issues (55.1%), poor academic performance (54.9%), financial difficulties (54.0%), and increased youth crime (52.4%). Strategies to curb drug abuse emphasized counselling services (44.7%), youth empowerment (44.4%), and recreational activities (64.9%). Drug abuse among youths in Malete Community is influenced by socioeconomic and cultural factors, leading to significant health, academic, and social consequences. The study recommends the implementation of comprehensive counselling services, youth empowerment programs, family support initiatives, and increased recreational opportunities to address and prevent drug abuse among youths in Malete Community. Keywords: Drug abuse, Youth, Determinants, Effects, Mitigation strategies, Malete Community, Nigeria.
dc.identifier.citationBilewu, O. O., Issa, Y.F., Sulayman, S. B., Tijani, A. O., Taiye, I., Adegboyegba, O., Abdulaafez, A. K., Adebiyi, O. S., & Alake, I. D. (2025). Lost potential: The alarming consequences of drug abuse among youths in Malete Community, Moro Local Government Area, Kwara State. Lead City University Postgraduate Multidisciplinary Serials, 36–47
dc.identifier.urihttps://kwasuspace.kwasu.edu.ng/handle/123456789/7376
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherLead City University
dc.relation.ispartofseries6
dc.titleLost potential: The alarming consequences of drug abuse among youths in Malete Community, Moro Local Government Area, Kwara State.
dc.typeArticle
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