Consequences of substance abuse on families in Domboramwari, Epworth, Harare. · Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Author

Maguma, Clara

Title

Consequences of substance abuse on families in Domboramwari, Epworth, Harare.

Abstract

The study seeks to explore the consequences of substance abuse on families with specific focus on Domboramwari, Epworth. The major objectives of the study were to identify different types of substances used in Domboramwari, Epworth, to assess the socioeconomic impact of substance abuse on families in Domboramwari, Epworth and to examine establish strategies that can be implemented to reduce the impact of substance abuse on families in Domboramwari, Epworth. The study was guided by the Ecological Systems Theory. The researcher adopted qualitative research methodology. Case study research design was utilized. The study adopted purposive sampling. The study had a total number of 11 participants. 9 primary participants and 3 key informants. Data was collected through in-depth interviews. Key Informant interview guide and in-depth interview guide were designed as research tools. The findings highlighted that, the youth in Domboramwari abuse glue. Some participants indicated that youth sometimes use skunk (marijuana) which they claimed to have a desired knock-on effect on them. Participants revealed that, loss of income, stress are socio-economic challenges subjected to families in Domboramwari, Epworth. Participants highlighted that, youth engagement in skills training, community-based awareness, regulation of drug supply are one of the strategies of reducing drug uptake in Domboramwari, Epworth. The study recommends that, the fight against substance use, particularly among youth should be integrative, comprehensive, coordinated and participatory. The study recommends that the different actors interested in child welfare and child protection, as they target the youth, should consider coming up with holistic, respectful and coordinated programmes which can effectively rehabilitate and reintegrate the youth. The study further recommends, to the law enforcement agents, to intensify efforts on cutting the supply side of the substances.

Date

June 2025

Publisher

BUSE

Keywords

Substance Abuse

Domboramwari

Supervisor

Mr. F. Sadomba