Abstract: Drug and substance abuse is a global problem and is one of the major problems affecting the youth both in school and out of school. This study sought to establish the influence of literacy levels on drug and substance abuse among the youth in Kiambu County, Kenya. The researcher used cross sectional survey research design that involves obtaining data at one point in time. Data was analyzed using Data was analyzed using feminist stand point theories that argue for the ‘starting off thought’, which means analyzing data starting from the lives and experiences of the youth in Ndeiya Ward. The study findings showed that drug and substance abuse among the youth are influenced by literacy level. Key recommendations made are; effects of drug and substance abuse be part of the syllabus from primary school, media be used to emphasize on the effects of drug abuse, the Government to create employment for the youth and train youth on time management and entrepreneurship, reinforcement of various laws that regulate production and consumption of drugs and substance of abuse and sensitize parents on good role modeling.
Keywords: Literacy Level, Drug and Substance Abuse, Youths in Kenya.
Title: INFLUENCE OF LITERACY LEVELS ON DRUG AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE AMONG THE YOUTH IN KIAMBU COUNTY, KENYA
Author: Nelson M Mbiyu, Dr. Kepha Ombui
International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations,
ISSN 2348-7585 (Online)
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