THE NEXUS OF DRUG ABUSE AND DEVIANT BEHAVIOURS AMONG YOUTHS IN KANO METROPOLIS: IMPLICATION FOR NATIONAL SECURITY

Aminu Zubairu Surajo, Aminu Jafaru, Adamu Tijjani Yahya, Abdulkadir Shitu Umar

Abstract


The paper focuses on the nexus of drug abuse and deviant behaviours among youths in Kano metropolis. There is a strong correlation between drug abuse and deviant behaviours, Youths who abuse drugs are more likely to engage in deviant behaviours. The present study aims at identifying the causes of drug abuse and deviant behaviours, the connection between drug abuse and deviant behaviours and the role of the government in combating drug abuse and deviant behaviours among youths. The study used mixed method of data. This involved the use of questionnaires and in-depth interviews. Therefore, two hypotheses and three research questions were formulated to guide the study. A total of 384 participants was utilised for the study and simple random sampling technique was used to select the participants for the questionnaire. Similarly, 12 participants were engaged in an interview. The researcher employed purposive sampling as a technique for selecting participants for the interview. The instruments used in the study are self designed questionnaire and interview schedule. The questionnaire has a reliability coefficient of 0.82. The t-test at 0.05 level of significance was used in testing the null hypotheses. The findings of the study indicated that there is a significant relationship between drug abuse and deviant behaviours. The results showed that the causes of drug abuse are environmental factors, mental health issues, availability of drugs, social and cultural factors. While the causes of the deviant behaviours among youths are peer influence, socioeconomic factors and lack of positive opportunities. Whereas the strong connection between drug abuse and deviant behaviours comprises of increased involvement in criminal activity, higher rates of violence, breakdown of social relationships and support systems. However, the government have a greater role to play in tackling drug abuse and deviant behaviours among youths.


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drug abuse, deviant behaviour, national security, youths,

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