Books on drug abuse in schools in south africa

Drug use among youth and adults in a populationbased. Drug abuse in south africa is said to be taking a heavy toll on communities in the country, according to the south africa s central drug authority cad where drugs fuel a life of addiction and. They are always fighting each other, and as a result they lose friends. Drug addiction substance use disorder symptoms and causes. The anti drug abuse acts of 1986 and 1988 increased funding for treatment and rehabilitation. Strategies for prevention and intervention of drug abuse. Drug and alcohol abuse are endemic in south africa youtube. An article from last year cites south africans as among the top 10 narcotics and alcohol abusers in the world, also stating that a previous sacendu report said that the average age of experimentation in south africa is 12 years old. In south africa alcohol and drug abuse was signaled by former president nelson mandela in his opening address to parliament in 1994 as a problem among social pathologies that needed to be combated.

They are also designed for those working on the ground in the field of drug abuse prevention. Learn more about the effects of abusing marijuana, alcohol, ecstasy, crack cocaine, coke, crystal meth, heroin, lsd and prescription painkillers, antidepressants, stimulants and depressants. Tragic reality of substance abuse in south africa psychology today. Results from the south african stress and health study. South african community epidemiology network on drug use sacendu update. Substance use amongst secondary school students in a rural. Fuelled by poverty and unemployment its a spiralling scourge. Youth turn to drugs as sales at schools soar south africa news. South africa, a giant in the global drug trade, is at breaking point with the number of child addicts reaching an alltime high. The aim of the study was to explore the influence of social factors on adolescent drug abuse. Sacendu south african community epidemiology network on drug use. The tests were conducted on pupils suspected of drug abuse.

Health24 spoke to quintin van kerken, ceo of the anti drug alliance of south africa, who is considered to be one of the leading experts on drug. Its alleged that the teenagers smoked spice also known as synthetic marijuana which led to convulsions needing immediate medical attention. Tanzania, is the second country after kenya in east africa with an increasing number of drug users mainly being school going teenagers the drug. Drug and alcohol abuse in south africa relapse prevention. Substance abuse and psychological wellbeing of south african adolescents c a representative survey involving 6 000 learners in grades 8 and 11 in 39 schools in cape town showed that the highest prevalence of substance use was in the. Abstract south africa has a high rate of substance abuse among youths both in and out of school with east london in the eastern cape province experiencing an increase in young people ages 20 years. The act dealt with prevention and treatment of drug abuse as well as control of drug traffic. Selected references section includes uptodate books. From there, his life spiraled deeper into the drug underworld of south africa. Grootboom said the united nations recognised south africa as the regional hub for drug trafficking, and was the largest transit zone for illicit drugs in. Republic of south africa the rsa with its infiltrative borders has become a lucrative market for drug traffickers and the drugs more often associated with developed countries. The drug master plan dmp is a national strategy developed to combat drug abuse and drug trafficking in south africa. In south africa alcohol and drug abuse was signaled by former president nelson. A resource book on the emerging hivaids epidemic in south africa.

The number of child addicts in south africa is at an alltime high. This groundbreaking book looks at the problem of substance abuse from. Substance abuse, prevention, schoolbased, grounded theory, development, implementation sustainability. While genetic, environmental and psychiatric causes of drug abuse are possible, it is likely that a combination of risk factors is truly the cause of drug abuse. South africa has a rich and vibrant history of producing excellent literature. Psychological wellbeing, alcohol abuse and sexual behaviour among african adolescent males in south africa. This book follows steve hamiltons addiction through the drug underworld of south. If a person has a genetic predisposition to drug abuse, that likely indicates one of the parents abuses drugs. Drug abuse in south africa is said to be taking a heavy toll on communities in the country, according to the south africas central drug authority cad where drugs fuel a life of addiction and. Substance use in southern africa knowledge, attitudes, practices. Pdf psychological wellbeing, alcohol abuse and sexual. Developing a programme for prevention and intervention by redempta w maithya a thesis submitted in accordance with the requirements for the degree of doctor of education in the subject socio education at the university of south africa unisa promoter. As south africa has an excellent infrastructure in terms of roads, rail, telecommunication, airports, and seaports, etc. Guidelines for schools in december 2002, the south african government promulgated its policy framework for the management of drug abuse by learners in schools and in public further education and training institutions.

Also, local studies have shown evidence of drug abuse amongst high school learners in. Read the guides, download them in pdf format or order hardcopies of the booklets about substance abuse and addiction. A draft set of guidelines on how to implement the policy is under development by the department of education. South africa alcohol and drug concerns elim clinic tembisa office. Drug use statistics in south africa as reported by the united nations world drug report of 2014. Drug abuse is the willful misuse of either licit or illicit drugs for the purpose of recreation, perceived necessity or convenience. Rural secondary school learners in south africa have a low prevalence rate of substance abuse. List of books and articles about drug abuse online research.

In most schools of the mentioned community there are no awareness programmes for substance. Every day, women are murdered, physically and sexually assaulted, threatened and. Discover librarianselected research resources on drug abuse from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. Latest drug statistics south africa 2016 south africa. Yes, that means that children start experimenting with drugs and alcohol in primary school, already. By february 1999, the south african drug advisory board hailed an unacceptable increase in substance abuse and its associated problems. Substance use amongst secondary school students in a.

Jun 25, 20 the drug problem in south africa is extremely serious, with drug usage reported as being at twice the world norm. Drug addiction, also called substance use disorder, is a disease that affects a persons brain and behavior and leads to an inability to control the use of a legal or illegal drug or medication. It is reckoned that we consume in excess of 5 billion litres of alcohol annually. The minister insisted that something be done to curb hard drug tramol, tramadol, cocaine trafficking in the region, adding that the consequences of their abuse on school children and youth were.

Every day, women are murdered, physically and sexually assaulted, threatened and humiliated by their partners, within their own homes. Drug and alcohol abuse are endemic in south africa. However,of patients with heroin as their primary drug of abuse in cape town and gauteng,34% and 48% respectively reported some injecting use. Youth drug addiction surge in south africa africanews. List of books and articles about drug abuse online. What are the highest risk periods for drug abuse among youth.

Drug abuse is a more intense and often willful misuse of drugs. Apr 21, 2016 drug use statistics in south africa as reported by the united nations world drug report of 2014. Sa drug abuse trends paint a grim picture boksburg advertiser. In light of sancas drug awareness week from 24 to 28 june and youth month, now is the perfect time to place drug abuse. Several new systems have been initiated with the aim of developing more valid and reliable information on illicit drug use. Substance abuse is an enormous social problem in south africa, as elsewhere. South africa has one of the highest incidences of domestic violence in the world. One in every 14 people are regular users adding up to a total of 3. Bad behaviour in the classroom is a result of the drug abuse and it holds back the class from learning. Ritalin abuse runs riot in south african schools health24. The tests were conducted during the first, second and third terms last year. Drug abuse and illicit drug trafficking remains a serious problem that affects people of all ages and backgrounds.

Schools have been provided with a guide to drug testing in south african schools. Request pdf drug abuse by learners in south africa. At primary schools 56 of those who tested positive were boys. The department, through schools, will promote learnerbased interventions together with community activities to raise awareness on the impact of alcohol and drug abuse on schools. Risk and protective factors will vary with age and. Drug use also puts a heavy financial burden on individuals, families and society. Alcohol consumption and tobacco smoking followed by the smoking of cannabis is often also the route followed by drug. The drug problem in south africa remains very serious with drug usage being twice the world norm in most casesand we are only dealing with what we know aboutthis is only the tip of the iceberg. Addressing violence in south african schools understand. Any school wide solutions that could be used to help combat drug use in schools should reduce risk factors and increase protective factors. In 2010, government established an interministerial committee imc to combat alcohol and drug abuse in south africa.

Up to 20 books are listed, in descending order of popularity at this site. Drug abuse is recognised as one of the greatest social problems in south africa. Alcohol and south africas youth seggie south african. Majority of the sickness in south africa are caused by the abuse.

The south african community epidemiology network on drug use sacendu project is an alcohol and other drug aod sentinel surveillance system that monitors trends in aod use and associated consequences on a 6month basis from specialist treatment centers in six regional sites in south africa. Different types of drugs in the western cape western cape. In 1987, the united nations general assembly decided to observe 26 june as international day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking, to promote a drug free society. Peterson said he had visited schools in kzn and principals and teachers are at their wits end trying to address these issues. Like other countries located on major drug trafficking routes, south africa started to fall victim to a drug. Data were derived from the 2002 2004 south african stress and health sash study.

Truth about drugs booklets, alcohol and drug abuse. Research has found that substance abuse in south africa is double. The objective of the project will be to prevent drug abuse among high risk youths mentioned above, aged 12 to 18 years of. The impact of substance abuse alcohol rehab centers drug. In south africa, substance abuse is extremely serious, with drug usage reported as. Shelver revealed that the prevalence of drugs abuse within western cape schools, especially amongst primary school learners, was cause for great concern. Drug testing is an important part of living up to this promise, and is in.

Alcohol and south africas youth south africa sa is a hard drinking country. Aug 25, 2015 the 2014 world drug report by the united nations office on drugs and crime profiles drug use in south africa including which illegal substances are most used by the population. Sa drug abuse trends paint a grim picture besides drug use often being on the rise year on year, even more alarming is the destruction this worldwide issue causes in the broader society, negatively impacting on the mental and physical wellbeing of a large section of the population. Drug use amongst western cape primary school learners a. Over 15% of the population suffers from a drug problem. In south africa, substance abuse is extremely serious, with drug usage reported as being at twice the world norm. Conducting effective substance abuse prevention work among. Substance abuse among public secondary school students. Youth drug addiction surge in south africa youtube. Policy framework for the management of drug abuse by learners in schools and in public further education and training institutions.

We describe patterns of substance use based on recent, nationally representative data. Call us on 081 444 7000 in south africa or 0800 955 4357 in the uk. Pdf illicit drug use and treatment in south africa. The drug problem in south africa is extremely serious, with drug usage reported as being at twice the world norm. While the prevalence of illicit drug use in south africa is relatively low compared. Substance abuse refers to the harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs. Domestic violence and abuse in south africa family law. Pdf learners substance abuse at school in selected high.

Substance use amongst secondary school students in a rural setting. Preventing drug use among children and adolescents national. The majority of the students attested that substances can be easily obtained in their communities or villages. Wced stats showed out of 145 primary school pupils tested for substance abuse, 84 tested positive. Alcohol and drug concerns elim clinic tembisa office. A random drug test at a windhoek school unearthed a shocking reality 24 learners in a class of 30 pupils tested positive for using drugs. Tackling the rising drug problem in south africas youth. Among the nine south african provinces, any past 3month drug use was the highest in the western cape 7. And, sadly, domestic violence is the most common and widespread human rights abuse in south africa. One may argue that this is not serious as compared to other provinces or other countries, however, it should be noted that, one is too many in drug abuse. In the past five years, there has been a rapid increase in the patterns of alcohol and other drug use in south africa, and significantly more young patients are being admitted to treatment centres.

Conducting effective substance abuse prevention work. Introducing substance use and abuse in sa brain behaviour. Frighteningly the average age of drug dependency in south africa is 12 years old and dropping peter jordan, 2008. Research indicates that substance use begins in youth, that it can be. This study sought to determine the nature, extent and causes of drug abuse in south african township schools. There are limited data on substance use in south africa. Majority of the sickness in south africa are caused by the abuse of drugs and alcohol. One of the key impacts of illicit drug use on society is the negative health consequences experienced by its members. In south africa, learner drug use is becoming a significant problem, with a fifth of school learners having tried a drug by the. In terms of the regulations for safety measures at all public schools the minister has declared all public schools as drug free and dangerous weapon free zones. In an attempt to reduce violence in south africa and move towards alcoholfree schools, the soul city phuza wize drink safe live safe campaign has come up with a new way to make schools. Nov 29, 2010 in an attempt to reduce violence in south africa and move towards alcoholfree schools, the soul city phuza wize drink safe live safe campaign has come up with a new way to make schools alcoholfree. Learn about the free drug addiction informational booklet series, the truth about drugs.

The prevalence of past 3month drug by injection was 0. Drug testing guide d6 department of basic education. Alcohol and drug abuse trends july december 2002, phase. These guidelines aim to reach those who work at the planning and decisionmaking level on national, regional or local drug abuse prevention strategies and policies. Most of the youth are unable to concentrate with their education. Drug testing in schools about south africa, smm, books. Interview data were collected from a convenience sample of 24 participants from 4 schools 10 learners, 8 school personnel and 4 school governing board sgb members, a social worker and one department of education doe official responsible for handling drug abuse by.

In addition, the department also established a policy framework for the management of drug abuse by learners in schools and further education and training institutions so as to serve as a guide to all schools in developing substance abuse policy. In light of sancas drug awareness week from 24 to 28 june and youth month, now is the perfect time to place drug abuse in the spotlight. South african legislation expressly stipulates that schools need to. By contrast, until a decade ago, abuse of cocaine and heroin was hardly known as a major problem in south africa. Introducing substance use and abuse in sa brain behaviour and. Substance abuse and psychological wellbeing of south african. At high schools, 478 out of 655 pupils tested positive western cape schools battling rampant drug use. Drug and alcohol abuse in south africa has destroyed the future of its youth and elderly people. The south african depression and anxiety group sadag has partnered with the department of social development in launching a tollfree substance abuse helpline in an effort to increase access to help, support and appropriate treatment for substance users.

South africa has made a promise to put the welfare of its learners at the centre of all school activities. The majority 68% of the leaners knew that substance abuse is dangerous to health. Young, aspirant sportsmen and women are also increasingly turning to performanceenhancing drugs to improve success in their fields of competition. Born to hungarian refugees in johannesburg, south africa, shani had a tough. Illicit drug use and treatment in south africa ncbi. Drug abuse remains a growing problem in south africa with 7. Substance abuse and drug testing the increase in the use and distribution of drugs, particularly among the youth, is a cause for concern for all parents. These initiatives have provided valuable information on drug abuse in south africa upon which this paper is based, but important gaps about illicit drug remain to be addressed. Substance use and abuse in south africa has arisen out of the thriving brainbehaviour initiative bbi at the university of cape town, which relates neuroscience and.