Volume 5, Number 2

Fighting the Effects of Drug Abuse by Adolescents: A Case Study of Zengeza
4 High School in Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe

  Authors

Gunda Kundwei and Mbwirire John, Zimbabwe Open University, Zimbabwe

  Abstract

The main objective of the study was to identify the effects of drug use and abuse at Zengeza 4 High School in Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe. The research design for this study was a descriptive survey design. The study employed a mixed method approach. The study used interviews and surveys as data collection tools. The study revealed that poor academic performance, school drop-outs, early marriages, aggressive and violent behaviour are the major effects of drug use/abuse by adolescents in schools. The study recommended that both parents and teachers should strongly educate and encourage adolescents in school to desist from all forms of drug use or abuse for whatever reasons. Adolescents should always seek help from caregivers and parents whenever they face any life threatening situations.

  Keywords

Adolescents, Drug abuse, School performance, Aggressive