Abstract: The prevalence of substance use disorder among youth has become a fundamental area of interest in recent times. Substance abuse has negative impacts on the well-being of youths, thereby affecting not only the youths but also the families and communities at large. This study investigated the relationship between attachment styles and substance use disorder among youth in addiction treatment centres in Ruiru Constituency, Kiambu County, Kenya. The study was guided by three specific objectives: to determine attachment styles among the youth in addiction treatment centres, to establish the levels of substance use disorder among the youth in addiction treatment centres, and.....
Keyword; Parenting Styles, Substance Abuse, Addiction, Youths
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