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Published in 2022; Volume:XXII No: 1 Article Number: 4

In the world today the problem of drug abuse or addiction cannot be over emphasized. This study looks into substance use and abuse in Ebonyi South Senatorial Zone, Nigeria. Two local Government Areas were selected from the zone for the study which includes Onicha and Afipko South Local Government Areas. The study being a survey research, used FGD to gather data from the two LGAs. A sample of 10 interviewees were selected using Judgmental Sampling technique. These interviewees were aware of the issue that constitutes the focus of study. The data obtained were analyzed using descriptive and narrative style while personality deficiency theory was adopted for the study. The result revealed that majority of the youth are abusing various kinds of drugs/ and other substances and they tend to be violent, fierce and ready to engage in crimes. They are discouraged in productive endeavor as a result of addiction. With many young people involved, the future is not bright for most of them. The recommendations are on ways to correct this social ill by the government and individuals looking at the devastating effect of drug abuse and addiction that has turned most of the young people into drug addicts and carriers.

Drug abuse, effect, addiction, crime, dosage, violence