Drugs and Drug Control in Namibia

Kazembe, Lawrence; Neema, Isak

doi:10.4324/9781315599335-5

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“…Cannabis, also called as dagga, was found to be the most common illegal substance used in Namibia (Maree et al, 2008;Chibaya, 2016). Kazembe and Neema (2015), claim that Namibia is a drug transit haven for drugs that are destined for other lucrative markets particularly in the SADC region and in Africa in general. Thus, cheap alcohol in plastic sachets, cheap cigarettes that are imported illegally and illegal drugs have found their way into the Namibian territory and they are being used by the youth.…”

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“…In addition to cannabis, other illicit drugs used by students in the ESPAD survey (2015) are ecstasy, amphetamine, cocaine and LSD or other hallucinogens. Namibia is not a significant producer of cannabis, or of other illegal drugs, yet illegal drugs find their way into the country (Kazembe & Neema, 2015). However, the use of cannabis amongst the Namibian school going children was rated as low (UNESCO /UNODC/WHO, 2017).…”

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Views of Teachers and Hostel Matrons on the Landscape of Substance Abuse Amongst the Youth in the Northern Region of Namibia

Ananias¹,

Makhubele²,

Hasheela³

et al. 2019

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AIM: This research project aimed at exploring the views of secondary school teachers and hostel matrons on the landscape of substance abuse amongst the youth at a border town situated in the northern region of Namibia. METHOD: In this qualitative study, in-depth interviews were conducted with secondary school teachers and hostel matrons, selected by means of a purposive sampling method from five schools representing state schools and private schools. Ethical approval was obtained from the University of Namibia’s ethical approval committee, whilst permission to conduct the study was obtained from the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture, Namibia.  Participation was voluntary and based on informed consent. FINDINGS: The themes identified in the study were amongst others; the types of substances used by the youth, the use of substances on school premises and easy access/availability of substances. CONCLUSION: The study concluded that substance abuse seems to be normalised in the community because of the excessive availability of alcohol in the community. The need for law enforcement and law reform as well as prevention programmes at all levels of society is highlighted.

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confidence: 99%