Causes and Implications of Codeine Cough Syrup Addiction among Adolescents in Kano State Nigeria
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2021
Authors
Abdulraheem, A.M.
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Faculty of Arts & Education, Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria
Abstract
There has been a steady rise in the incidences of drug addiction throughout the
world. This study examined the causes and implications of codeine cough syrup
addiction among adolescents in Kano State, Nigeria. The objectives of the study
were to find out the prevalent causes and implications of codeine cough syrup
addiction among adolescents in Kano State, Nigeria. A cross sectional survey was
adopted for the study. A sample of one hundred (100) respondents who were
adolescents and were willing to be part of the study were purposively selected for
the study. A researcher developed and validated questionnaire was used to collect
data for the study. The reliability of the instrument was ascertained using a split
half method. The correlation coefficient was .87r. Data were analysed using Mean
and Standard Deviation. Findings revealed that there is a significant difference in
the causes of codeine cough syrup addiction among male and female adolescents in
kano State (Pvalue=0.001<0.05). Some of the causes were peer pressure,
failure in school, permissive parents, curiosity, boredom, willingness to try new
things and willingness to rebel against parents are the causes of codeine cough
syrup addiction among adolescents in the study area. Findings also revealed
that, codeine cough syrup abuse has led to blurred vision, constipation, dizziness,
drowsiness, tiredness, weakness, vomiting and nausea, difficulty in breathing,
among others.
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Keywords
Codeine, Addiction, Implications, Cough Syrup, Adolescents
Citation
Abdulraheem, A. M.,. (2021): Causes and Implications of Codeine Cough Syrup Addiction among Adolescents in Kano State, Nigeria. Journal of Capital Development in Behavioural Sciences. 9(2)