Slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to. Effects of drug and substance abuse on students and their education the study findings indicate that 52% of students believed that drug abuse causes poor performance as 30% agreed that their colleagues who abuse drugs develop aggressive behaviour. Hence cole man 2010 concludes that drug abuse and addiction is detrimental to the socioeconomic and intellectual advancement of the nation. Effects of substance drug abuse on the academic achievement of secondary school students in mkar metropolis, gboko, benue state. Effects of drug abuse in kenyas major slums and have favored effects like. The alarming evidence in the prevalence of drug abuse, the effects and consequences of substance abuse among students has called for concern and challenge to all helping professions to mount strategies of equipping youths with skills of living devoid of substance abuse. In fact, alcohol and drugs are partly to blame in an estimated 80 percent of offenses leading to jail time in the u.
From the analysis of data, the following conclusions were reached. This study sought to establish the general trend of drug and substance abuse among students in technical institutions and effects on academic participation. The study recommends heavy punishment of drug abusers as well as guidance and counseling sessions to minimize the vice and make secondary. Drugfacts and students national institute on drug abuse. On the causes of drug abuse among students of benue state university, study results shows that, majority of the respondents believe peer pressure is the cause of drug abuse among students of benue state university. Our findings suggest that educating students about the adverse effects as well as the moral and religious implications of drug abuse is more likely to have a. Influence of drug use on academic performance among. Students may not give genuine information because of fear. People with an addiction cant stop taking drugs on their own. Effects of drug abuse on university students use of. In this episode nicolas and marla talk about drug and substance abuse issues. Addiction and negative effects of drug abuse on the human.
Drug and substance abuse has continued to ruin our youth and subsequently education despite various measures taken to stop it. The use of hard drugs by adolescent students in nigerian colleges of. Presents researchbased principles of adolescent substance use disorder treatment. A sample of 150 adolescent students was randomly selected form selected departments in three colleges of education in the state. The facts about drug abuse and the impact on a students. How do drugs and alcohol impede students academic progress. They can even continue after a person has stopped taking the substance. Physical effects of drug addiction are also seen in babies of drug abusers as well as in mortality statistics. Abdulahi 2009 viewed drug abuse as the use of drugs to the extent that interferes with the health and social function of an individual. The study employed survey research design and was conducted in secondary schools in dagoretti division, nairobi. These effects of drug addiction are because the drug repeatedly floods the brain with the chemicals dopamine and serotonin during drug use. Many youths are not aware of the prevalence of drug abuse. Drug abuseaddiction jeremy graham may 11, 2015 period, 5 drug abuse and addiction drug abuseaddiction is a major problem in indiana that affects many individual. Even students who dont use drugs may suffer academic challenge as a result of peer influence.
The effect of drug abuse among secondary school students includes abstract and chapter one, complete project material available the effect of drug abuse among secondary school students abstract the purpose of the study is to look into the effects of drug abuse, its applications on students in some selected secondary. Specifically, the study sought to establish the effects of the drugs as a contributing factor to poor performance by students in moi university, university of nairobi. At the end of this session, learners will be able to. This lesson, developed in partnership with scholastic, teaches students about some of the devastating effects drugs can have on their bodies. This decreased performance may lead to disciplinary action, expulsion or dismissal, creating money problems and possibly even legal troubles. This study aimed at finding out what makes students abuse drugs and the effects that arise out of this practice. A work sheet explains how alcohol can magnify the effects of some drugs and encourages students to think about how combining dangerous substances could make them even more dangerous.
Publications students national institute on drug abuse. A case research strategy wa because the investigation involved a real life problem which canno distanced from the main agents and therefore it was important. A study of the causes and effects of drug and substance. Frequent abuse of alcohol and other drugs can lead to addiction, a disease that affects the brain and behavior. Discontinuing participation in sports and giving up hobbies are other effects of drug abuse. These incidents include domestic violence, driving while intoxicated and offenses related to damaged property. The effect of drug abuse among secondary school students includes abstract and chapter one, complete project material available the effect of drug abuse among secondary school students abstract the purpose of the study is to look into the effects of drug abuse, its applications on students in some selected secondary schools in egor local government area of edo state. Substance abuse impacts not only students academic performance but also their health and families. What are the effects of drug abuse on academic performance. This means that students with higher grades are less likely to engage in alcohol and other drug use behaviors than their classmates with lower grades, and students who do not engage in alcohol and other drug use behaviors receive higher. While several problems can accompany substance use and abuse, this list focuses on those drugs that impact two domains that are clearly barriers to academic.
International journal of psychological and brain sciences. In todays society more and more adolescents are experimenting with using drugs. Effect of drug abuse on secondary school students pdf johnson 2012 posits that the abuse of drugs by students is a presumed indicator of academic failure. Effect of drug abuse among youth and its impact on learning doi. Main findings showed that drug and substance abuse among students is widespread. People experiment with drugs for many different reasons. Pdf tuwei influence of drug abuse on students academic. Abstract drug and substance abuse in the world in this 21st century is a worse disaster than hivaids, cancer and famine combined kaguthi, 2004 cited by murimi, 2012. Perception of drug abuse amongst nigerian undergraduates. Students who have little interests in academic achievement are at high risk of dropping out before they graduate from high school. Substance abuse has become a large phenomenon in india in the past two decades affecting all segments of society.
It can cause or worsen many medical problems and if left untreated can destroy families and lives. It appears that drug abuse affects behavior and its effects on secondary school students whose prevalence was assessed in this study, is a worldwide problem with no exception of kenyan secondary students. This selfmedication leads to drug abuse especially in the students, 14. Pdf effects of substancedrug abuse on the academic. The other notable limitation was the generalization of the anticipated findings of the study since the. Drug abuse has been found to bring different kinds of hazards to both the individual and the country as a result of an increased intake. Effects of substancedrug abuse on the academic achievement of secondary school students in mkar metropolis, gboko, benue state. Effects of drug addiction physical and psychological. Abuse of prescription drugs and inhalants can damage the brain and cause serious side effects, even death. Drug abuse is a real problem in the school environment which affects students between the ages of and 24. Some effects of drugs include health consequences that are longlasting and permanent.
The brain adapts and comes to expect, and depend on, these druginduces highs. Contemporary issues in education research second quarter. Effect of drug abuse among youth and its impact on learning. Substance abuse is a common phenomenon in the world and has invaded the human society as the most important social damage. These effects of drug abuse have serious consequences, like missed work, punishable offenses, accidents and injuries. The protection of the lives of citizens from the harmful effects of illicit drug trafficking and abuse, and the socioeconomic cost implications for the society was the reason for the launched of the war on drugs and the campaign against illicit. The study examined the influence of drug abuse on students in relation to their family background, family cohesion, peer group influence, and students academic performance.
Effect of drug abuse on nigeria youths a case study of. Last updated on september 21, 2015 by inspire malibu. Both female and male students abuse drugs and substances. This is because drug use is illegal and therefore students may fear being victimized. When an individual persistently uses alcohol or other drugs despite problems related to use of the substance, substance dependence may be diagnosed. The academic performance of students is greatly affected by drug abuse and addiction. Poor memory, reduced reasoning capacity, truancy and poor performance in school. Identify the causes and consequences of substancedrug abuse. Be a winner with our cool video game about living responsibly and making the right choices. Abstract the study investigated the impact of substance abuse on adolescent on academic performance in colleges of education in kwara state the design used for the study was the survey. Abduraheem, ekiti state university, nigeria abstract this study examined the influence of drug abuse on. Whether we talk of increased marijuana consumption or growing cases of alcohol abuse, substance abuse among teenagers and. Causes and effects of drug and substance abuse among.
Information presented in this module educates students about the abuse of prescription drugs and some household products called inhalants. On the effects of drug abuse among students in benue state university. Alcohol and drug problem overview the abuse of alcohol and other drugsincluding prescription drugsis common and costly. Alcohol and other drug abuse among firstyear college. Environmental management approaches substance use problems are driven by environmental factors that increase both the availability and the appeal of alcohol and other drugs, each. Impact of substance abuse on academic performance among. Drug abuse is a common problem that is ruining not only the individuals but offering a global issue. Memory losses, school attendance, difficulty in concentration, poor performance are some of the educational consequences in drug abuse. The study involved the investigation of the causes, effects and remedi of drug abuse among children with reference to hananasif ward ir district, dar es salaam, tanzania. Defining drug terms the different stages or levels of drug use the epidemiological triangle drug facts signs and symptoms of drug use responses to drugrelated scenarios within the school context. A recent survey funded by the national institute of drug abuse nida shows that in 2016, nearly a quarter 23% of 8 th graders have consumed more than a few sips of alcohol, 9.
Males are more in number than female in drug abuse misuse due cultural and religious reasons. Addiction and negative effects of drug abuse on the human body. According to the national institute on drug abuse nih, inhalants are not classified on the drug schedule due to the difficulty of regulating the numerous products that can be inhaled or ingested national institute on drug abuse, date accessed 9816. Pdf drug abuse and academic performance of secondary school. Drug use by students has hampered education and management in nigerian secondary schools. Drug abuse and it effects on the youths are relevant to the present trend of event, which was noticed to be increasingly growing as observed. The study recommends that all schools should set up guidance and counselling offices facilitated by professionals to counsel students who indulge in drug abuse. Alcohol and other drug use and academic achievement. Several solutions such as rehab and drug classes have been tried.
The effects of drug abuse can also include decreasing performance in work or school. Drug abuse and addiction, now both grouped as substance or drug use disorder, is a condition characterized by a selfdestructive pattern of using a substance that leads to significant problems and distress, which may include tolerance to or withdrawal from the substance drug use disorder is unfortunately quite common, affecting more than 8% of people in the united states at some. It was also noted that poor performance is the greatest effect of drug and substance abuse among students. The purpose of this project is to examine, evaluate, determine, appraise and analyze why students abuse drugs, the effects of drug abuse and the remedies to the prevalence of drug abuse in our society. Myths and misconceptions related to substancedrug abuse will also be discussed in this module. Sociological factors to drug abuse and the effects on secondary school students academic performance in ekiti and ondo states, nigeria b. Provides an overview of the effects of cigarette and other tobacco products, including their effect on the brain, other health effects, approaches to smoking or nicotine cessation, and overall use among youth.
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