Abstract:
In Ethiopia, there are so many addiction types but the visible one is Drug addiction, as it is in many other developing countries. Millions of people are affected and society is burdened financially and socially. It destroys families, harms the economy, and has a negative impact on the community as a whole. In Ethiopia, especially drug addicts of street children make up a significant fraction of the larger drug-abusing community. Although it is well understood that this is a serious problem, the true scope and magnitude of drug addiction has yet to be fully investigated. The general goal of this research is to identify and comprehend the living conditions of drug-addicts of street children in Arada sub-city at a special area of around Churchill Road. It also aims to pinpoint variables that contribute to the initiation of drug abuse, as well as the risks and health consequences of doing so.: the types of substances taken, the reasons for continuing to use drugs, and their desire to stop. To collect and analyze the relevant data, a qualitative research method was used. The depth interview included 21 males and females street children, while the focus group discussion included adolescent: 14 females and males. In-depth interviews and focus groups, as well as key informant interviews and observation techniques, were employed to collect data.