Effects of drug abuse on parents in Zimbabwe. A Case of Epworth Ward 3

Author

Phiri, Moses.

Title

Effects of drug abuse on parents in Zimbabwe. A Case of Epworth Ward 3

Abstract

The study aimed to examine the effects of youth drug abuse on parents in Zimbabwe, a case of Epworth Ward 3. The literature review articulated the health, relationship, and financial effects of youth drug abuse on parents. The study used cognitive theory as a theoretical framework. The study used the qualitative research paradigm. The researcher used a case study as a research design. The target population for this study was the parents of teenagers who abuse drugs in Epworth. The researcher used judgemental or purposive sampling and non-probability sampling methods as sampling techniques. A sample of 40 respondents was selected. The research used questionnaires and structured interviews to collect data. The first objective of the study was to examine the health effects of youth drug abuse on parents and it revealed that drug abuse by Youth causes many mental problems to parents. The objective of the study was to examine the relationship effects of youth drug abuse on parents. Research findings showed that most of the drug users do not have a good relationship with their parents. The third objective was to examine the financial effects of youth drug abuse on parents. The research findings showed that drug abuse by youth makes them aggressive thus changes in behaviour make them steal for their parents, families, and community. Financial Strain can occur when parents pay illegal fees for their drug-addicted children. The study concluded that drugs do not affect users only but they affect the people around them mainly parents in most cases become victims. It is recommended that not only drug abusers need help but parents of youth who abuse drugs also need help to cope with their youth behaviour so that they can attain all the help needed. Areas for further study should focus on ways to reduce the effects of youth drug abuse on parents and the role of Pastors in handling parents with children who abuse drugs.

Date

June 2024

Publisher

BUSE

Keywords

Drug,

Abuse, adolescents,

Parents, effects

Supervisor

Dr. Katsinde,