EFFECT OF DRUG ABUSE AMONG WOMEN OR PREGNANT MOTHERS

EFFECT OF DRUG ABUSE AMONG WOMEN OR PREGNANT MOTHERS

CHAPITRE ONE

1.1 INVESTIGATION

Herbs, roots, back leaves, and plants have been used to cure pains and aid control ailments since the beginning of time, and when appropriately supplied to persons or patience, it has been recognized to be a source of blessing. Unfortunately, some medications first cause some type of entering side effect such as feeling good, action, serenity, and power. What began as a remedial, action, and cultural measure progressively evolved into a dependency and addiction problem over time.

When drugs are abused, they are most frequently not utilized for the intended purpose, or they are used without a medical prescription. However, drug addicted mothers or individuals are essentially those who fund the effects of drugs as solutions to their problems. As with alcohol and alcoholics, drugs become so essential to users that they are unable to face reality without them.

The World Health Organization’s Drug Origination Committee defines drug addition as follows:

“A state of temporary or chronic intoxication that is harmful to the individual and society as a result of the recurrent use of a substance (natural or synthetic); its characteristics include:

i. An overwhelming urge or need (consumption) to continue taking the substance and avoid it at all costs.

ii. A proclivity to raise the dose

iii. A psychological (physiological) and, in some cases, physical reliance on the effort of drugs.

Drug addiction is a contemporary social issue. It has been identified as a social canker that has piqued the curiosity of our society and all facets of both urban and rural places. New types of drug additions, including the addition of drugs that are not yet under international control, are blending. The issue has progressed to the point where there is a development or what equates to adding sub. Culture in our society, which is symbolized by its own mode of dressing, music, entertainment, and meeting places, has given various detinations on “Drug Abuse SEEDAN 1978) define drug abuse as self administration of drugs in a manner that deviates from the approved social pattern” While CLARK 1978 also states that “drug abuse” occurs outside of medical practice for personal pleasure. Drug abuse is defined as the unlawful or improper use of drugs, which include illegal substances that, when ingested by a living body, can alter one or more of its functions.

The problem of drugs and drug abuse has become so acute. There isn’t a day that goes by when you don’t read a newspaper or listen to the news and learn about drug misuse or other crimes. The contemporary global audience is witnessing an increase in drug usage and trafficking among moms or women, particularly pregnant mothers. It has been around for decades, but in recent years it has developed at an alarming rate across social, economic, political, and geographical boundaries. The most commonly abused drugs among pregnant women include alcohol, cigarettes, barbiturates, inhalants, and so on. The constant or periodic intoxication is harmful to expectant mothers and other members of society. Drug users believe that the substances make them stronger, more confident, and in control of their lives or emotions. The sensation is so pleasurable that one is tempted to misuse it. The medicines cause people to become uncomfortable and confused, as well as a variety of other issues such as paranoia, hallucination, and psychosis. Researchers have also shown that drug use can permanently harm one’s health and produce heart attacks and strokes. It has also been shown that drugs contribute to many babies being born prematurely, as well as being born with diseases, killers, and utrus, which are transmitted from the mother to her foetus.

Although pregnant mothers (women) have their own reasons for abusing drugs, the most common of which are problems such as deprivation, neglect, broken homes, and so on. Anxiety, frustration, and economic depression may result from emotional and psychological stress.

1.2 OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY

One of the most important societal concerns in modern Nigeria is drug misuse, which has become a common topic of discussion throughout the country. The goal of this study is to look into the effects of drug misuse on women and pregnant mothers.

To determine the prevalence and extent of drug intake among expectant moms.

To raise awareness among moms about the consequences of drug use.

To determine the source and remedy of drug misuse in pregnant women.

In addition to making recommendations, I will provide readers with important information and tips for mother research.

1.3 THE PROBLEM’S STATEMENT

It has been noted that pregnant women abuse specific types of drugs such as alcohol, tobacco, and barbiturates in an attempt to overcome societal difficulties such as deprivation, neglect, and broken homes, among others. Drug addiction, in turn, had a significant impact on their health, resulting in the birth of premature babies, linked babies, and babies with other handicapping problems.

These babies will become a problem for society as they mature. They would mention issues, reliance, bread eaters, and so on. The government would prefer to take care of them because they would be liabilities to society and will drain the society’s economy.

The researchers are thus interested in examining whether the aforementioned assumption is accurate, and if so, to what extent, and making recommendations to alleviate them.

1.4 THE STUDY’S IMPORTANCE

The study’s significance is to deter drug-abusing mothers from abusing drugs. The focus should be on prevention and, eventually, control. When finished, this study will shed light on the prevalence of drug addiction among expectant moms.

Another significance of this study is to lower the high prevalence of broken homes, mentally ill children, and children will study is centered on educating individuals who are involved or mothers who are involved on the vulnerability of this habit. It is thus to act as a complement to social discipline and a source of information from which policies will be developed to address problems and challenges related to drug usage in our society. Finally, pregnant mothers, as citizens, have a role to play in economic emancipation by contributing to our development when they use drugs to live a reasonable and productive life.

HYPOTHESIS (1.5)

The following are the study’s hypotheses:

Drugs are consumed or abused by pregnant moms.

Pregnant women who use drugs have no negative effects on their health.

Pregnant mothers who use drugs have a negative impact on their unborn children.

Pregnant mothers who use drugs have no negative impact on their families.

There is no significant link between drug use among pregnant women and deviant conduct in society.