DRUG ABUSE AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF STUDENTS IN SECONDARY SCHOOL IN CALABAR SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, CROSS RIVER STATE, NIGERIA.
Akwapoly Journal of Communication and Scientific Research (APJOCASR)
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https://doi.org/10.60.787/apjcasr.Vol8No2.37Keywords:
Drug abuse, addiction, students, peer pressure , academic performanceAbstract
The study aimed to investigate the impact and causative factors of drug abuse among secondary school students in Calabar South Local Government Area, Cross River State, Nigeria. It utilized a descriptive survey sample of 141 participants selected through stratified and accidental sampling techniques, with data collection conducted using a questionnaire. The social learning theory served as the theoretical framework for the investigation. Descriptive statistics, such as simple percentages, frequency counts, bar charts, and PPMC, were employed to analyze the data. The findings revealed that students who habitually abuse drugs encounter academic difficulties and are at risk of involvement with the juvenile justice system. Peer pressure was identified as the primary reason for drug addiction among secondary school students in Calabar South Local Government Area. The study suggested that the issue could be addressed by implementing effective student orientation programs.
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