Effects of drug abuse on cognitive and social behaviors

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dc.contributor.authorPossi, Mwajabu K.
dc.date.accessioned2016-02-15T09:50:37Z
dc.date.available2016-02-15T09:50:37Z
dc.date.issued1996
dc.descriptionhttps://archive.lib.msu.edu/DMC/African%20Journals/pdfs/Utafiti/vol3no1NS/aejp003001NS006.pdfen_US
dc.description.abstractHis article provides definilions of drud and drug abuse.II Also provides sources of drugs in global and local conleXls.II Further discusses the eXlem of drug trafficking inTanzania.Theoretical Issues underlying drug abuse are discussed in detail.The Paper indicates thaI the youth gels involved in drugs due to peer pressure,curiosity,wanting to be different,rioting from the system and also due to escape behaviour,i.e.,running away from problems.Characteristics Of drug abusers are provided. Most Drug abusers are said to have glue with them,possess large paper bags,handkerchiefs,and hypodermic syringes.The effectsIn Terms of problems and/or dangers of drug abuse are highlighted as brain damage,behavioural disorders,inability 10 reason,low academic performance,etc.To conclude, the paper offers a summary and oullines recommendations for action against drug abuse.It Also recommends that attempts be made through the Ministry Of Education And Culture,And the Ministry Of Labour And Youth To see 10 It that ways and means of alleviating the drug abuse problems are soughlouI.Parents and community at large should be involved in the anti-drug programme’s.en_US
dc.identifier.citationPossi, M. K. (1996). Effects of drug abuse on cognitive and social behaviors. A potential problem among youths in Tanzania. UTAFITI , New Series 3,1, pp. 111-128.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/385
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.subjectEffects of drug abuseen_US
dc.subjectcognitive and social behaviorsen_US
dc.titleEffects of drug abuse on cognitive and social behaviorsen_US
dc.title.alternativeA potential problem among youths in Tanzania.en_US
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