Emerging Paradox of Drug Abuse among Youths: A Case for Sustainable Development in Communities in Rivers State

Abstract

This paper examined the effects of drug abuse on youths and community development. The import of this paper was on proffering solution to a social problem: drug abuse which inevitably affects the development of a community. Drug abuse is indiscriminate or inappropriate use of any substance which is not approved medically, culturally or socially. Its effect on youths' ability to contribute to community development is enormous and fluid. Ideas and opinions were obtained from secondary sources and analysed qualitatively. As a way forward, the paper recommended that planned quality education and emotional literacy should be developed as strategies to address the causes of drug abuse.