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1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background Of Study

According to Wikipedia (2014), drugs is a substance which may have medical, intoxicating,
performance enhancing or other effects when taken or put into a human body or the body of
anther animal and is not considered a food or exclusively a food. According to Wikipedia
(2014), illegal drugs are drugs which have control on them by a government and illegal in
certain.
According to uga-cdd.org (2006),the history of drugs start when the seeds for the concept
of rational drug design were laid in the 1940s and 1950s by George Hitchings and Gertrude
Elion in their work on DNA-based antimetabolites, which led to the discovery of modified
purines with anticancer activity. However, the era of DNA and medicine was largely stimulated
by the elucidation of the double-helical structure of DNA by Watson and Crick in 1953.
According to drugaware.com (2014), there are three main groups of drugs that effect the
brain. There are three categories are stimulants, depressant and hallucinogens. The stimulants
is the types of drugs that speed you up. The depressant is types of drugs that slow down and
the hallucinogens is the types of drugs can make you see and hear things that arent there or
make things look really strange.
According to NHS choices (2013),the effect of drugs can be divide into physical and health
effect. Its depending on the drug. It can enter the human body in a number of ways, including
injection, inhalation, and ingestion. The method of how it enters the body impacts on how the
drug affects the person. Some of the physical effects of drugs might sound nice, they do not
last long. Many people get depressed and lonely afterwards and start feeling sick. Also, it is
common symptoms to people who use drugs to seem confused, have red eyes, sweat a lot and
not care about their physical appearance.
We are very interested to make a research on this topic because one of our members in our
lecture have been experienced the drug abuse and his experience inspired us to do some
research on the topic of drug abuse among Kolej Matrikulasi Perak male student.






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1.2 RESEARCH OBJECTIVE
This study aims to find out
1.2.1 The types of drugs used by male Kolej Matrikulasi Perak students.
1.2.2 The reasons for male Kolej Matrikulasi Perak students to use drug.
1.2.3 The frequency of taking drugs among male Kolej Matrikulasi Perak students.
1.2.4 The effects of drugs abuse on male Kolej Matrikulasi Perak students.
1.2.5 Ways to reduce drug abuse among male Kolej Matrikulasi Perak students.





















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2.0 LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Types of drugs
Many researches have been done related to the drugs and types of drugs use.
According to the NHS choices.com (2013), there are four main drugs:
2.1.1 Cannabis
A tobacco-like greenish or brownish material made up of the dried flowering
tops and leaves of the cannabis (hemp) plant. Cannabis resin or "hash" is the
dried black or brown secretion of the flowering tops of the cannabis plant, which
is made into a powder or pressed into slabs or cakes.
2.1.2 Cocaine
A fine white or off-white powder that acts as a powerful stimulant. In its pure
form, cocaine is extracted from the leaves of the coca plant
2.1.3 Ecstasy
A psychedelic stimulant drug usually sold in tablet form, but sometime
dabbed on to gums or snorted in its powder form. The tablets can be in many
different shapes and sizes.
2.1.4 Methamphetamine
A part of the group of drugs called amphetamine-type stimulants (ATS). It is a
synthetic drug that is usually manufactured in illegal laboratories.
Methamphetamine comes as a powder, tablet or as crystals.















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2.2 Reason for use drugs
The website of casapalmera.com (2012) provides some information on the reasons for use
drugs:
2.2.1 To fit in
When hanging out with friends, its easy for people to want to fit in and seem like one
of the crew. If others are drinking or doing drugs, its very likely for someone to fall
into that trap. Peer pressure can be a tremendous force causing someone to try things
they would normally not try on their own.

2.2.2 Stress
A recent study by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America showed that 73 percent of
teens report the number-one reason for using drugs is to deal with the pressures and
stress of school.

2.2.3 Family Problem
It is well known that a parent with a drug or alcohol problem can have a negative
effect on their family members. You could say that the person with the problem is like
someone stuck in a bog. Only after they have done this will they be able to help tackle
the addiction problem.
2.2.4 Experiment
There's a lot of reasons. Some people have problems in life and resort to it or they fall
into peer pressure. To me being knowing those people there are many young people
doing drugs now because they don't see life as important. They have been through a
lot of bad stuff in life, face depression, and drugs just seems to be the easy way out
since it almost "releases them from the world" for a day.

2.2.5 To seem grown up
Adolescents often want to be treated like adults. Im not a kid anymore is a frequent
mantra, especially when they want privileges that come with age like using drugs
Its no surprise that theyre drawn to things that make them feel like an adult older,
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2.3 Frequency of taking drugs
According to dhra.mil (2013), provides some information on the frequency of use drugs:
2.3.1 Experimental Use: Initial use for a maximum of six times, or more intensive use for
maximum of one month.
2.3.2 Occasional Use: Once a month or less.
2.3.3 Frequent Use: Once a week or less, but more than once a month.
2.3.4 Regular or Habitual Use: More than once a week.
2.4 Effects of drugs abuse
According to the NHS choices.com(2013),there are a few effect drugs :
2.4.1 Cannabis
Cannabis can make users feel relaxed and heighten their sensory awareness. Thus, users may
experience a more vivid sense of sight, smell, taste and hearing.
2.4.2 Cocaine
Cocaine can make users feel happiness and euphoric. Furthermore, users often experience a
temporary increase in alertness and energy levels, and a postponement of hunger and fatigue.
2.4.3 Ecstasy
Ecstasy can heighten users' empathy levels and induce a feeling of closeness to people around
them.
2.4.4 Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine stimulates a feeling of physical and mental well being, as well as a surge
of euphoria and exhilaration. Users also experience a temporary rise in energy.
According to the NHS choices.com(2013),there are a few drugs affect on health
2.4.5 Cannabis
Cannabis has been linked to mental health problems such as schizophrenia, and, when
smoked, to lung diseases including asthma. Cannabis affects how your brain works, so
regular use can make concentration and learning very difficult. Frequent use can have a
negative effect on your fertility. It is also dangerous to drive after taking cannabis. Mixing it
with tobacco is likely to increase the risk of heart disease and lung cancer



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2.4.6 Cocaine
If you take cocaine, it is possible to die of an overdose from overstimulating the heart and
nervous system, which can lead to a heart attack. Taking cocaine is particularly risky if you
have high blood pressure or already have a heart condition. If you're pregnant, cocaine can
harm your baby and even cause miscarriage. If you snort cocaine, it can damage the cartilage
of your nose over time. If you inject it, you are at higher risk of dying due to an overdose, and
your veins and body tissues can be seriously damaged. If you share needles, you put yourself
at risk of catching HIV or viral hepatitis.
2.4.7 Ecstasy
Long-term use has been linked with memory problems, depression and anxiety. Ecstasy use
affects the body's temperature control and can lead to dangerous overheating and
dehydration. But a balance is important as drinking too much fluid can also be very
dangerous for the brain, particularly because ecstasy tends to stop your body producing
enough urine, so your body retains the fluid.
According to the drugabuse.gov(2013),there are an articles about effect of :
2.4.8 Methamphetamine
As a powerful stimulant, methamphetamine, even in small doses, can increase wakefulness
and physical activity and decrease appetite. Methamphetamine can also cause a variety of
cardiovascular problems, including rapid heart rate, irregular heartbeat, and increased blood
pressure. Hyperthermia (elevated body temperature) and convulsions may occur with
methamphetamine overdose, and if not treated immediately, can result in death.












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2.5 Ways to reduced drugs use
According to the drugandalcoholrehab.net (2013), there are a few ways to reduce drugs:

2.5.1 Spend time with your family and friends.
Those with parents, families and good friends who are involved in their lives are more likely
to avoid drugs and alcohol. Families that spend time together, hang out and eat meals
together have more opportunities for insightful and/or continued conversation
2.5.2 Learn about the drugs and the risks
Many people are unaware of the side effects of the drugs they take, or how addicting they can
truly be. All patients that are put on prescription drugs should be warned about misusing the
pills, and be taught how to avoid addiction. Special care should be taken for people at a
higher risk for addiction
2.5.3 Get involved with a team or organization.
Find a healthy activity, group or sport your enjoy. Art, choir, 4H, animal tech, theater, music,
sport and spiritual or neighborhood-based groups can keep you busy, interacting with positive
peers and more likely to stay away from drugs and alcohol. Most sports teams apply strict
sobriety rules, creating an incentive to stay clean.
2.5.4 Use medications only as prescribed.
Trouble starts when people start increasing their dosage, taking medicine when they dont
really need it or self-medicating for their emotions more than their physical pain. Countless
individuals are prescribed medication for legitimate pain, only to wind up addicted to the
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2.6 Identify The Symptoms Of Drugs Abuse
According to the helpguide.org (2014) Lawrence Robinson, wrote an articles about some
information of symptom for drugs abuse:
2.6.1 Youre neglecting your responsibilities at school, work, or home (e.g. flunking
classes, skipping work, neglecting your children) because of your drug use.
2.6.2 Youre using drugs under dangerous conditions or taking risks while high, such as
driving while on drugs, using dirty needles, or having unprotected sex.
2.6.3 Your drug use is getting you into legal trouble, such as arrests for disorderly conduct,
driving under the influence, or stealing to support a drug habit.
2.6.4 Your drug use is causing problems in your relationships, such as fights with your
partner or family members, an unhappy boss, or the loss of old friends.

According to the Health Today (2004) Ah Huan, wrote an articles about some information of
symptom for drugs abuse:
2.6.5 Isolation
They hide the effect, the smell and incriminating paraphernalia. They also want to
avoid direct questions about where theyve been and whatve done. The easiest way
do this is to stay out of sight.
2.6.6 Personality or attitude change
Change in personality or attitude may be gradual, such as a decreasing interest in
school. You may also witness sudden mood swings, irritability, anger and euphoria.
2.6.7 Physical Changes
Difficulty with concentration, loss of coordination, weight loss and an unhealthy
appearance are signs of drug use
2.6.8 New Friends
A sudden exchange of one set of friends for another indicates something drastic has
changed in the childs life, and it may be drug use.







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3.0 METHODOLOGY
For this research assignment, our group choose to conduct a survey about drug abuse among
male Kolej Matrikulasi Perak students. We used quantitative method of distributing
questionnaire to 20 male students who have involve in drugs addicts. The questionnaire which
consists of 5 items was distributed from 6th March 2014 to 12th March 2014 among targeted
male student around the college.




























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4.0 DISCUSSION OF FINDINGS
4.1 Presentation of data
In this section, the results and the analysis of data gathered from the survey that was
carried out on 6
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charts .Below are the results and analysis of data.

4.2 Result and analysis of data
4.2.1 Based on research objective:
1.2.1:The types of drugs used by male Kolej Matrikulasi Perak student.

Figure 1: The types of drugs use among male Kolej Matrikulasi Perak student.
Based on our research to find types of drugs use among male Kolej Matrikulasi Perak
student, we asked a total of 20 respondents and involved all male student. Out of 20
respondents, 14 of the respondent prefer cannabis. While the other 6 respondent are ecstasy
user. Some of the respondent said that cannabis are easier to get compare to other drugs.



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4.2.2 Based on research objective:
1.2.2 The reasons for male Kolej Matrikulasi Perak students to use drugs.

Figure 2: Reasons of drugs abuse among male Kolej Matrikulasi Perak students.
We have discovered that they take drugs to fit in with their friends. Most of the drugs
consumer are in group. The drugs they take ease them to mingle with the rest.
Second highest reason for drugs are stated as others. They said to feel more alive when
they take drugs. Some of them also stated that they take drugs to enjoy during party or event.
Other than that, some of them also consume drug to deal with stress. It is also stated in
literature review that 73% of teenagers consume drugs to deal with pressure and stress.
Experiment was the fourth reason for them as they dont see that life is important. Thus,
they use drugs to satisfy themselves without ignoring the bad effects.
Lastly, it is well known that parents with a drug or alcohol problems will results in
children who will follow their footsteps. Hence, they said that they followed their parents bad
habits.



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4.2.3 Based on research objective:
1.2.3 The frequency of taking drugs among male Kolej Matrikulasi Perak students.

Figure 3: Percentage of frequency taking drugs among male Kolej Matrikulasi Perak students.
Based on our research to find the frequency of taking drugs among male Kolej
Matrikulasi Perak student, the highest percentage of taking drugs is more than once a week
which is a regular or habital use of drugs.
For taking drugs maximum six times is for experimental use of drugs.The frequency
taking drugs for once a week which is frequent use of drugs and once a month which is
occasional use of drugs.
Others represent the frequency for taking drugs, which is seldom take the drugs and
take the drugs only when their friend brought the drugs only.






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4.2.4 Based on research objective:
1.2.4 The effects of drugs abuse on male Kolej Matrikulasi Perak students.


Figure 4: The percentage of the effect of drugs abuse experienced by male Kolej Matrikulasi
Perak students.
They effects of drugs to drugs addicts is to feel relax. The effect why they feel relax is
its affect how your brain works, so regular use can make concentration and learning very
difficult.
Next is the effects of drugs to feel happiness. The effect is when drugs addicts
experience a temporary increase in alertness and energy levels, and a postponement of hunger
and fatigue.It can make the drugs addicts can take extreme action without consciously.
In addition,the others effect is to make their life functioning in doing daily activities.
Moreover, change in mood also an effect experiences by our respondent. The effect of
changes in mood is a long-term use has been linked with memory problems, depression and
anxiety. The user also feel change in the body's temperature control and can lead to dangerous
overheating and dehydration.

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4.2.5 Based on research objective:
1.2.5 Ways to reduce drug abuse among male Kolej Matrikulasi Perak students.

Figure 5: The percentage of the ways to reduce drugs abuse that experienced by male Kolej
Matrikulasi Perak students.
Based on our research to find the ways to reduce drugs abuse experienced by male Kolej
Matrikulasi Perak student, is to spend time with family and friends. Drugs addicts that spend
time together, hang out and eat meals together have more opportunities to reduce drugs intake
in their life.
In addition, they involved themselves with a team or organization which can lead them
to interact with positive peers and more likely to stay away from drugs and alcohol.
Besides, another ways is to learn about the drugs and the risk. It can help them to aware
of the side effects of the drugs they take, or how addicting they can truly be.
Others ways is to reduce drugs by involving themselves in sports and playing computer
games.


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4.3 Summary of Findings
Referring to the result and findings , we can finally say that our study leads us to the following
conclusion:
4.3.1 From our research, the result confirmed that the highest number of types of
drugs use is cannabis.
4.3.2 The result confirmed that the most prominent reason for drugs use is to fit in
with friend.
4.3.3 From the analysis of the frequency of the drugs use, the highest frequency for
drugs use is more than once a week which shows that it is a regular or habital
use of drugs in their life.
4.3.4 From the result of effect of drugs ,the main effects of drugs use is feel relaxed.
The feel relaxed is not good effect but its can make our brain not function
properly.
4.3.5 We also finds that the best ways that have been tried to reduce drugs use is
spend time with family and friends.




















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5.0 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Overall Conclusion
The topic of drugs abuse is chosen by the group because this topic attract our attention as
it involve the experiences of our group member. Therefore ,we would like to do some
research and we want to know in detail the type of drugs experienced addicted of drugs, the
effects of drugs on them, and also the ways of handling or dealing addiction in their life.
Firstly, from the research that we have conducted in two to three weeks starting from
6
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march 2014 to 12
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march 2014, we can conclude that 100% of our 20 respondent which
only involve male students have taken drugs before.
The most common type of drugs they have experienced is main drugs, which is
cannabis .Next ,from our research, we can conclude that feel relaxed is the most common
effect from take drugs for male students and most of them to fit in drugs first time. Other than
that ,we found out that majority of our respondents take cannabis as favor drugs.The
respondents have also included other ways of reducing drugs use such as spend time with
family and friends.
From our research, the highest number of types of drugs use is cannabis. Next the
main reason for drugs use is to fit in. In addition, the highest frequency for drugs use is more
than once a week . The main effects of drugs use is feel relaxed and the most ways that have
been tried to reduce drugs use is spend time with family and friends
We learned this particular issue is about drug abuse. We have found the problem that
the male student get involved in this drug abuse because the they want to fit in with their
friends. The solution is they should to spend more time with family and friends to reduce
drugs use.










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5.2 Recommendations
The research that we have done has managed to identify a few significant findings about
the drugs abuse among Kolej Matrikulasi Perak male students. The following are some
recommendation from our group regarding the study.
5.2.1 We would recommend that the colleges should appoint an experienced warden in
managing drug abuse among Kolej Matrikulasi Perak Male students.
5.2.2 Enforced the law ,especially make an examination of student s goods during the entry
and exit of student from Kolej Matrikulasi Perak
5.2.3 In addition the college provides on going counselling to students who abuse the drug
use to increase the level of awareness about the dangers of drugs.
5.2.4 Other than that, we would recommend having an anti drugs campaign in Kolej
Matrikulasi Perak for every intake especially to children and teenagers as they are more
exposed to drugs abuse. Hopefully ,by having this kind of campaign ,everyone will be more
concern to this matter and play their roles in decreasing in the percentage of drugs abuse and
also drugs cases happened in this country.















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