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Effects of drug abuse on cognitive and social behaviors

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dc.creator Possi, Mwajabu K.
dc.date 2016-02-15T09:50:37Z
dc.date 2016-02-15T09:50:37Z
dc.date 1996
dc.date.accessioned 2018-04-18T11:49:36Z
dc.date.available 2018-04-18T11:49:36Z
dc.identifier Possi, M. K. (1996). Effects of drug abuse on cognitive and social behaviors. A potential problem among youths in Tanzania. UTAFITI , New Series 3,1, pp. 111-128.
dc.identifier http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/385
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/10112
dc.description https://archive.lib.msu.edu/DMC/African%20Journals/pdfs/Utafiti/vol3no1NS/aejp003001NS006.pdf
dc.description His article provides definilions of drud and drug abuse.II Also provides sources of drugs in global and local conleXls.II Further discusses the eXlem of drug trafficking inTanzania.Theoretical Issues underlying drug abuse are discussed in detail.The Paper indicates thaI the youth gels involved in drugs due to peer pressure,curiosity,wanting to be different,rioting from the system and also due to escape behaviour,i.e.,running away from problems.Characteristics Of drug abusers are provided. Most Drug abusers are said to have glue with them,possess large paper bags,handkerchiefs,and hypodermic syringes.The effectsIn Terms of problems and/or dangers of drug abuse are highlighted as brain damage,behavioural disorders,inability 10 reason,low academic performance,etc.To conclude, the paper offers a summary and oullines recommendations for action against drug abuse.It Also recommends that attempts be made through the Ministry Of Education And Culture,And the Ministry Of Labour And Youth To see 10 It that ways and means of alleviating the drug abuse problems are soughlouI.Parents and community at large should be involved in the anti-drug programme’s.
dc.language en
dc.subject Effects of drug abuse
dc.subject cognitive and social behaviors
dc.title Effects of drug abuse on cognitive and social behaviors
dc.title A potential problem among youths in Tanzania.


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