Authors :
Dr. John Motsamai Modise; Dr. Derek Taylor; Dr. Kishore Raga
Volume/Issue :
Volume 7 - 2022, Issue 6 - June
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.6804825
Abstract :
The use of illicit substances(and resulting
addiction) by adolescents and young adults has many
adverse consequences both for the individual and for
society. This article aims to explore the prevalence,
factors and practices of illegal drug use by youth and
adults in the Frances Baard District Municipality,
Northern Cape Province, South Africa. A categorical
data method was adopted. Acquisition of information
were through in-depth focus group interviews. A
thematic analysis was utilised to analyse audio-taped
data. Various substances are abused by the youth and
adult population as revealed by the findings. Peer
pressure, stress, and depression are some intermediary
influencing utilization of these solidity. Significantly, the
findings disclose substance abuse is conduct that is
learned or done deliberately, in spite of users knowing
the risks and potential negative side effects. This study
concluded that adolescents and young adults are mindful
of the intent unfavorable drug habits, but justify their
use at a moment that means to cope with pressures of,
inter alia, unemployment. It is acknowledged that illicit
substance use among the youth and adults often occurs
due to the level of ‘freedom’ they experience because
they often live with abusive parents or come from
broken homes where care is lacking. Measures need to
be implemented to address substance abuse among youth
and adults to prohibit the spread. Therefore, there is an
urgent need to guarantee proper implementation of
support structures, including legislation and legal action,
to eradicate substance abuse among the youth and adults
in the Frances Baard District Municipality, Northern
Cape.
Keywords :
Drug Abuse, Addiction, Substance Abuse, Perception, Risk factor, Drug, Effect, Youth, Adults, South Africa.
The use of illicit substances(and resulting
addiction) by adolescents and young adults has many
adverse consequences both for the individual and for
society. This article aims to explore the prevalence,
factors and practices of illegal drug use by youth and
adults in the Frances Baard District Municipality,
Northern Cape Province, South Africa. A categorical
data method was adopted. Acquisition of information
were through in-depth focus group interviews. A
thematic analysis was utilised to analyse audio-taped
data. Various substances are abused by the youth and
adult population as revealed by the findings. Peer
pressure, stress, and depression are some intermediary
influencing utilization of these solidity. Significantly, the
findings disclose substance abuse is conduct that is
learned or done deliberately, in spite of users knowing
the risks and potential negative side effects. This study
concluded that adolescents and young adults are mindful
of the intent unfavorable drug habits, but justify their
use at a moment that means to cope with pressures of,
inter alia, unemployment. It is acknowledged that illicit
substance use among the youth and adults often occurs
due to the level of ‘freedom’ they experience because
they often live with abusive parents or come from
broken homes where care is lacking. Measures need to
be implemented to address substance abuse among youth
and adults to prohibit the spread. Therefore, there is an
urgent need to guarantee proper implementation of
support structures, including legislation and legal action,
to eradicate substance abuse among the youth and adults
in the Frances Baard District Municipality, Northern
Cape.
Keywords :
Drug Abuse, Addiction, Substance Abuse, Perception, Risk factor, Drug, Effect, Youth, Adults, South Africa.