A Content Analysis of the South African National Drug Master Plan: Lessons for Aligning Policy With Social Development

Geyer, Stephan; Lombard, Antoinette

doi:10.15270/50-3-403

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“…Individuals who are dependent on substances often feel the need to smoke marijuana, and it becomes difficult if they do not have the money to buy the weed, which leads them to stealing money and therefore may create lies and mistrust within the family. In addition, the use of marijuana has been associated with increased crime rates, with people more likely to commit criminal acts when they are under the influence of marijuana than when they are not under the influence of this drug (Geyer & Lombard, 2014).…”

Section: The Impact Of Marijuana On Users and Significant Othersmentioning

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Decriminalized, Not Legalized: A Pilot Study of South African University Students’ Views on the Use, Impact, Legalization and Decriminalization of Marijuana

Mametja

Ross

2020

Journal of Drug Issues

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Given the 2018 decriminalization of marijuana in South Africa for personal use and medicinal consumption, the aim of this research was to explore the perceptions of university students regarding the use, impact, legalization, and decriminalization of marijuana. Key findings revealed that a fair number of participants acknowledged using marijuana. When asked about the potential impact of marijuana on users, their families and significant others, they seemed to have a good understanding of the effects of the drug. However, while some participants were aware of the addictive nature of marijuana, others were not aware of the risk of addiction from smoking or ingesting this substance. However, they were able to weigh up the risks as well as the benefits of legalization/decriminalization of marijuana. This study has implications for health care professionals working with youth who use illicit substances such as marijuana, and in developing prevention and intervention programs aimed at the youth.

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Section: The Impact Of Marijuana On Users and Significant Othersmentioning

confidence: 99%

Decriminalized, Not Legalized: A Pilot Study of South African University Students’ Views on the Use, Impact, Legalization and Decriminalization of Marijuana

Mametja

Ross

2020

Journal of Drug Issues

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“…Alan Markwood advocates that policies and interventions should be designed with understanding of the possible outcome as well as the alternatives. Pertinently, Geyer and Lombard (2014) hold that the shallowness and incomprehensiveness of South African policy interventions have delayed progress in the fight against substance abuse. Furthermore, the Comprehensive Theory of Substance Abuse Prevention accentuates that substance abuse prevention ought largely to concern itself with interventional prevention among children and teenagers.…”

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The Dangers Associated with Female Adolescents Consuming Nyaope Drug in Butterworth, South Africa

Bala

Kang’ethe

2021

J. Hum. Rights Soc. Work

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Nyaope is a potent drug that is currently challenging South Africa; its ramifications have destroyed the country’s youth. The study described in this paper sought to explore the dangers associated with the consumption of Nyaope in Butterworth, South Africa. This study adopted an explorative and descriptive qualitative approach that involved the facilitation of focus group discussions and one-on-one interviews with twenty-six participants. An analysis of the findings of the study revealed the health hazards associated with consuming Nyaope and the tendency of Nyaope consumption to induce hallucinations and delusions in young people. Moreover, the study showed that Nyaope stimulated mood swings among female adolescents, its consumption created a fertile ground for conflict, and the addiction to Nyaope led to the destruction of the future of female adolescents. The researchers recommend the application of multiple approaches to preventing the initiation of Nyaope consumption. These approaches include attempts to control the peddling of Nyaope in schools and communities as well as the introduction of pro-active educational interventions regarding the dangers of Nyaope on the part of relevant institutions and government.

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“…Taking the consumption of alcohol as an example, current statistics indicate that the country consumes 5 billion litres of alcohol a year, which contributes massively to the carnage on the roads, as well as crime and foetal disorders (Pedersen, 2016). This high rate of substance consumption and business dealings means that the country has earned the title of a drug mecca of the world (Geyer & Lombard, 2014). Substance abuse among adolescents in South Africa has become a major dilemma and a cancer that destroys their lives (Peltzer & Phaswana-Mafuya, 2018).…”

Section: Interplay Between Substance Use and Health: Behavioural Dynamentioning

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Interplay Between Substance Use and Health: Behavioural Dynamics Among Female Adolescents in Butterworth, South Africa

Bala

Kang’ethe

2020

SWORK

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Using an exploratory and descriptive design, as well as interviews and focus group discussions with female adolescents, their parents, former users of substances, social workers, probation officers, community leaders, teachers and police (SAPS), the paper explores the interplay between substance use by female adolescents and their behaviour. Findings revealed that substances use among female adolescents motivated sexual behaviour, sexual engagement was driven by financial goals, there was an increased risk of contracting STIs, excessive consumption of alcohol was normalised, and increased propensity for conflict became evident. The paper recommends that the government and NGOs work together synergistically in order to address substance use among adolescent females.

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A Content Analysis of the South African National Drug Master Plan: Lessons for Aligning Policy With Social Development

Cited by 8 publications

References 6 publications

Decriminalized, Not Legalized: A Pilot Study of South African University Students’ Views on the Use, Impact, Legalization and Decriminalization of Marijuana

Decriminalized, Not Legalized: A Pilot Study of South African University Students’ Views on the Use, Impact, Legalization and Decriminalization of Marijuana

The Dangers Associated with Female Adolescents Consuming Nyaope Drug in Butterworth, South Africa

Interplay Between Substance Use and Health: Behavioural Dynamics Among Female Adolescents in Butterworth, South Africa

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