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Title: :  SOCIAL NETWORKS AND SYNTHETIC DRUG USE RISK IN RURAL AND URBAN AREAS OF BAYELSA STATE
PaperId: :  25888
Published in:   International Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education
Publisher:   IJARIIE
e-ISSN:   2395-4396
Volume/Issue:    Volume 11 Issue 2 2025
DUI:    16.0415/IJARIIE-25888
Licence: :   IJARIIE is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Author NameAuthor Institute
Gbafade, Ebikedoumene OkumohNiger Delta University
Ezezor Michael EbipuamoweiNiger Delta University
Ozegbe ThankGod MondayRivers State University of Education
Ayakpo AkpiUniversity of Port Harcourt

Abstract

Social science
Synthetic Drug Use, Social Networks, Physical, Psychological, and Social Risk, Mental Health Disorders, Sociological factors.
This study investigates the relationship between social networks and synthetic drug use risk in rural and urban areas of Bayelsa State. The study employed a cross-sectional design, garnering insightful data from 132 males. A non-probability sampling method, specifically convenience sampling, was utilized to select participants. A structured questionnaire was administered to gather self-reported data. Descriptive statistics and summary statistics were employed to analyze the data. The study revealed that participants (39.4%) fall within the 20-24 age range, 45.4% with secondary school education while (51.5%) are unemployed resident both in rural (40.9%) and urban (50%) areas of the study area. Majority (33.3%) started taking synthetic drug between 19-21 years, (72.7%) of respondents using synthetic drugs regularly, (37.9%) acquire drugs from friends, while (97%) attend events where drugs are used with (97%) using hidden places to consume drugs. The study further revealed that the most commonly used drug are Indian Helm (Igbo) (54.5%), Ice (18.2%), Tramadol (12.1%), Codeine (7.6%), Swinol (4.5%), and Refinol (3%) with (54.5%) using Cannabinoids, Methamphetamine (18.2%), Opioids (19.7%), Chlorpheniramine (4.5%), and mouth Aminophylline (3%) experiencing adverse effects dry mouth (54.5%), eye problems (10.6), drowsiness (4.5%), restlessness (7.6%), mood changes (10.6%), emotional instability (9.1%), and no adverse effects (3%).A significant proportion (90.9%) of participants know someone affected by drug use. Swali (6.1%), Agudama (4.5%), Igbogene (4.5%), Akenfa (4.5%), Amarata (10.6%), St. Peters down Yenagoa (6.1%), Trinity Road Swali (12.1%), Ovom (10.6%), Azikoro (10.6%), Kpansia (16.7%), and Ekeki (13.6%) forming the locations where synthetic drugs are used Swali with none of the participants (0%) seeking medical help but resorting to their social networks for help. The study concludes that there is the need for critical interventions to mitigate the physical, psychological, and social risk and consequences of synthetic drug use with the deficiency of medical help craved by respondents particularly emphasizing the requirement for accessible and effective healthcare services. The study therefore recommends that interventions focusing on young males, including education and awareness campaigns, counseling, and support services should be developed and implemented and the law enforcement efforts should be strengthened to curb the illicit drug trade and prosecute dealers.

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IJARIIE Gbafade, Ebikedoumene Okumoh, Ezezor Michael Ebipuamowei, Ozegbe ThankGod Monday, and Ayakpo Akpi. "SOCIAL NETWORKS AND SYNTHETIC DRUG USE RISK IN RURAL AND URBAN AREAS OF BAYELSA STATE" International Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education Volume 11 Issue 2 2025 Page 280-287
MLA Gbafade, Ebikedoumene Okumoh, Ezezor Michael Ebipuamowei, Ozegbe ThankGod Monday, and Ayakpo Akpi. "SOCIAL NETWORKS AND SYNTHETIC DRUG USE RISK IN RURAL AND URBAN AREAS OF BAYELSA STATE." International Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education 11.2(2025) : 280-287.
APA Gbafade, Ebikedoumene Okumoh, Ezezor Michael Ebipuamowei, Ozegbe ThankGod Monday, & Ayakpo Akpi. (2025). SOCIAL NETWORKS AND SYNTHETIC DRUG USE RISK IN RURAL AND URBAN AREAS OF BAYELSA STATE. International Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education, 11(2), 280-287.
Chicago Gbafade, Ebikedoumene Okumoh, Ezezor Michael Ebipuamowei, Ozegbe ThankGod Monday, and Ayakpo Akpi. "SOCIAL NETWORKS AND SYNTHETIC DRUG USE RISK IN RURAL AND URBAN AREAS OF BAYELSA STATE." International Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education 11, no. 2 (2025) : 280-287.
Oxford Gbafade, Ebikedoumene Okumoh, Ezezor Michael Ebipuamowei, Ozegbe ThankGod Monday, and Ayakpo Akpi. 'SOCIAL NETWORKS AND SYNTHETIC DRUG USE RISK IN RURAL AND URBAN AREAS OF BAYELSA STATE', International Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education, vol. 11, no. 2, 2025, p. 280-287. Available from IJARIIE, http://ijariie.com/AdminUploadPdf/SOCIAL_NETWORKS_AND_SYNTHETIC_DRUG_USE_RISK_IN_RURAL_AND_URBAN_AREAS_OF_BAYELSA_STATE_ijariie25888.pdf (Accessed : ).
Harvard Gbafade, Ebikedoumene Okumoh, Ezezor Michael Ebipuamowei, Ozegbe ThankGod Monday, and Ayakpo Akpi. (2025) 'SOCIAL NETWORKS AND SYNTHETIC DRUG USE RISK IN RURAL AND URBAN AREAS OF BAYELSA STATE', International Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education, 11(2), pp. 280-287IJARIIE [Online]. Available at: http://ijariie.com/AdminUploadPdf/SOCIAL_NETWORKS_AND_SYNTHETIC_DRUG_USE_RISK_IN_RURAL_AND_URBAN_AREAS_OF_BAYELSA_STATE_ijariie25888.pdf (Accessed : )
IEEE Gbafade, Ebikedoumene Okumoh, Ezezor Michael Ebipuamowei, Ozegbe ThankGod Monday, and Ayakpo Akpi, "SOCIAL NETWORKS AND SYNTHETIC DRUG USE RISK IN RURAL AND URBAN AREAS OF BAYELSA STATE," International Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education, vol. 11, no. 2, pp. 280-287, Mar-App 2025. [Online]. Available: http://ijariie.com/AdminUploadPdf/SOCIAL_NETWORKS_AND_SYNTHETIC_DRUG_USE_RISK_IN_RURAL_AND_URBAN_AREAS_OF_BAYELSA_STATE_ijariie25888.pdf [Accessed : ].
Turabian Gbafade, Ebikedoumene Okumoh, Ezezor Michael Ebipuamowei, Ozegbe ThankGod Monday, and Ayakpo Akpi. "SOCIAL NETWORKS AND SYNTHETIC DRUG USE RISK IN RURAL AND URBAN AREAS OF BAYELSA STATE." International Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education [Online]. volume 11 number 2 ().
Vancouver Gbafade, Ebikedoumene Okumoh, Ezezor Michael Ebipuamowei, Ozegbe ThankGod Monday, and Ayakpo Akpi. SOCIAL NETWORKS AND SYNTHETIC DRUG USE RISK IN RURAL AND URBAN AREAS OF BAYELSA STATE. International Journal Of Advance Research And Innovative Ideas In Education [Internet]. 2025 [Cited : ]; 11(2) : 280-287. Available from: http://ijariie.com/AdminUploadPdf/SOCIAL_NETWORKS_AND_SYNTHETIC_DRUG_USE_RISK_IN_RURAL_AND_URBAN_AREAS_OF_BAYELSA_STATE_ijariie25888.pdf
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