An Assessment of the Negative Impacts of Drug Abuse on Student’s Academic Performance in Tertiary Institutions in Adamawa State
Abstract
Drug Abuse and its negative consequences has been a major source of worry for the family, authorities at all levels and the society at large. This study examined the causes of drug abuse, drugs that are commonly abused, how students have access to drugs, the relationship between drug abuse and academic performance and ascertained the age group that mostly abuse drugs. The study covered eleven tertiary institutions in Adamawa state including Federal, State-owned and Private institutions through the use of questionnaire, interviews and Focus Group Discussions. The data collected was from both primary and secondary sources, and was analyzed through the use of frequency distribution tables and simple percentages. The result of the study revealed that there is a relationship between drug abuse and poor academic performance. Recommendations were made so that those concerned can take appropriate measures to mitigate or halt drug abuses on campuses in Adamawa state.
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