Strategies to Curb Substance Addiction among Emerging Adults in Ongata Rongai Sub County, Kajiado County, Kenya

Curbing Substance addiction is significant to the well-being of emerging adults. This qualitative study aimed at exploring the strategies to curb substance addiction among emerging adults in Ongata Rongai Sub County, Kenya. The study utilized exploratory research design. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 20 participants for the study. Interview Guide was used to collect data from the participants. Thematic analysis was used to analyze data from the participants. The findings identified guidance and counselling, empowerment with skills, sensitization and creation of job opportunities as strategies that can be used to curb substance addiction among the emerging adults. The study recommends to the government and other stakeholders to sensitize emerging adults on the impact of substance abuse to their well-being. Also, the addiction counsellors and psychologists need to come with preventive measures to substance abuse among emerging adults and suggest appropriate interventions to those already addicted and need rehabilitation. Finally, government need to enforce laws on those who are involved with drugs selling and trafficking.