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ABSTRACT
Substance abuse constitutes one of the major social problems in Nigeria because of the hazardous effect on the health of people and also psychologically, physically, socially, educationally etc. The problem appears to be endemic in Nigeria society the extent that scholars, professionals, social workers, academicians, psychologists, sociologist have been trying to find solutions to the problem. This research is the outcome of unsubstantiated statements and generally held beliefs concerning the effect of substance abuse among undergraduates which is held by various people, institutions and organization in the society such believes and opinions include those of religion and political leaders, parents, the mass and print media etc which most times, portray undergraduates as heavily and almost solely dependent on drug use especially these days. This study was therefore embarked upon so as to examine empirically these thorny and controversial issues of substance abuse among Nigeria University undergraduates, a study of the University of Benin, Edo State.
