Background of Study: The study aimed to assess the effects of drug abuse on the sports performance of Gore Football Club. It focused on how substance abuse among players may undermine training, competition readiness, and overall club performance. Method: A descriptive research design was employed, incorporating both quantitative and qualitative approaches. A sample of 60 individuals was selected using simple random sampling. Data collection included both survey instruments (quantitative) and interviews (qualitative) to gather information about players’ substance-use behaviors and their perceived impact on performance. Results: Among the players studied, 67.3% reported chewing khat. Of these, 80% indicated they chew it to stay awake, and 69.1% attributed their chewing habit to family influence. Additionally, 50.5% reported abusing alcohol, with 65.5% using it to increase pleasure during sexual activity and 54.5% citing peer influence as a reason for drinking. Based on these findings, the researchers recommended that the sports commission implement educational programme and motivational mechanisms, that club leaders provide training on the effects of drug abuse on player performance, and that families support children in developing good behavioral habits.
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