Kimani Chege Gabriel

Techniques Used in Managing Drug Abuse in Secondary Schools in Kenya Kimani Chege Gabriel

Drug abuse among students in secondary schools is increasing at an alarming rate. The study investigated the techniques used in managing drug abuse in secondary schools in order to prevent drug abuse. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. The respondents comprised of secondary schools principals, teachers and students, 30% of population was used. The study objectives included investigating the types of drugs abused by students,finding out causes of drug abuse,prevalence of drug abuse and their effects on students in secondary schools. The study was guided by the theory of modified social stress model(MSSM). The data was collected using questionnaires and interview schedules. Data was analyzed using descriptive methods and data presented in form of frequency distribution tables and graphs that facilitated description and explanation of the findings. The findings indicated that drug abuse is prevalent in secondary schools,students abuse varrious types of drugs and it has severe effects. The study recommended intervention measures. The study is significant in sensitizing all stakeholders ways of managing drug abuse.