THE EFFECT OF DRUG ABUSE ON UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS IN UNIVERSITY OF BENIN, EDO STATE

ABSTRACT

This study investigates the effect of drug abuse among undergraduate students in University Of Benin, Edo State. the study adopted the survey design which was used to gather data from respondents. The data was anlysed using percentage and chi-square statistical technique. The result revealed that drug abuse has positive significant effect on the undergraduate students’ academic performance in University of Benin. The result also shows that drug abuse has positive significant effect on the health wellbeing of undergraduate students in University of Benin. It also indicated that drug abuse has positive significant effect on the behavioural patterns of undergraduate students in University undergraduates. This study recommends that policy makers and administrators should make effort to fight against use and abuse of drugs among undergraduates. Community organizations and health and social agencies must identify high-risk groups and educate the public about the dangers of drug use, emphasizing vital importance of drug free life. A social environment should be created which would discourage drug abuse, with the schools and Universities educating undergraduates on the dangers of drug abuse and the value of life. The schools and Universities should formulate policies to prevent drug abuse and should also hold seminars for parents and families to alert them early to the symptoms of drug abuse in their children.