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September 10, 2025African journal of alcohol and drug abuse.

Exploring factors enabling the use of drugs and alcohol among upper secondary school pupils in Ndola District, Copper-belt Province, Zambia

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HNHope NamputaKMKatentemuna Catherine MusondaMMMathew T. Mathew

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Mixed method research uncovers peer pressure and social media impact on substance abuse among pupils in Zambia.

Key Points

  • Peer pressure and lack of parental guidance are significant factors that enable drug and alcohol use among pupils.
  • The study analyzed both quantitative data with descriptive statistics and qualitative data through thematic analysis.
  • Accessibility of cheap drugs and social media influence have been identified as critical enablers for substance abuse.
  • Raising awareness about the negative impacts of drug and alcohol use is essential for upper secondary school pupils in Zambia.

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Namputa et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c19f9c54b1d3bfb60db5cfhttps://doi.org/10.4314/ajada.v13i1.5
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