Parenthood and Drug Abuse among Youths in Andoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, Nigeria

Abstract

The study on parenthood and drug abuse among young people in Andoni Local Government Area, Rivers State, was motivated by the uncontrollable use of illicit drugs, alcoholism, and other controlled drugs, as well as their manifestations in crime, moral decay, health issues, poor academic interest, and a high social life. The study used a descriptive, cross-sectional research design. The required data was collected using a structured questionnaire, with a sample size of 440 and a multistage sampling method. The findings revealed a connection between teenage drug abuse in Andoni L.G.A. of Rivers State and the manner of parenting. The findings showed that among young people with good parentage, drug abuse was related to 88 (32.2%) of them, while drug abuse was also connected to 38 (28.5%) of those with bad parentage. Accordingly, the findings imply a connection between good parenting and the high prevalence of drug usage among young people in Andoni L.G.A., Rivers State. The study came to the conclusion that these findings highlight the intricate interaction of factors influencing young people's behaviour and demand an all-encompassing strategy to address substance addiction issues in this group.