Lack of drug abuse awareness as a determinant of the escalating learner drug abuse in one school in Mdantsane, East London District.
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2016-12
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University of Fort Hare
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Drug abuse is fast becoming a very common phenomenon among children under 16. Drug/substance abuse is an excessive use of drugs which has harsh repercussions and consequences in the life of a learner or any individual, and various environmental factors should play a significant role in trying to curb the escalation of substance abuse. This study seeks to find out how the lack of drug abuse awareness affects the escalating learner drug abuse. The intention is to come up with strategies to create awareness of the dangers of drug abuse in learners. On the one hand, learners need to be clear about the dangers associated with drug abuse and, on the other hand, curriculum planners should be in a position to come up with effective strategies that can reduce the escalation of drug abuse. The theoretical framework incorporates sociological theories, i.e. self-control, social learning and sub-cultural theory and social control theory. This is a qualitative study that makes use of semi-structured interviews as well a analysis of historical documents on drug use in the school. The data collected is analysed through the use of content analysis. The study revealed that banning of corporal punishment is the reason for the escalating learner drug abuse in school. It further showed that peer pressure, enjoyment and problems arising in families and communities are the main factors promoting persistent drug abuse.
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Management, Substance abuse
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Mnyamana,N.T.Lack of drug abuse awareness as a determinant of the escalating learner drug abuse in one school in Mdantsane, East London District.Alice.University of Fort Hare.