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This study examined influence of drug abuse on students’ academic performance in Benin City, (A Case Study of UNIBEN Students). Four (4) research questions were raised to guide the study. The sample for the study consists of one hundred (100) respondents selected from the area under investigation. The participants were selected
using the simple random sampling technique while the data was collected with the aid of questionnaire. The validity and reliability of the instrument were ascertained using the test-retest procedures. Simple percentages and revealed that drug abuse influences students’ academic performance negatively and also, that most students consume Indian hemp frequently coupled with the fact that the prevalence of cocaine consumption among students is also high. The study recommended that School authority should enforce strict rules on drug abuse by requiring all social events during orientation of first years to be drug free, disseminate responsible host guidelines for both on- and off-campus parties, install a responsible beverage service program, eliminate residence hall delivery of alcohol purchases, advertise food and activities, such as dancing or sports, rather than drinking as the focus of the event.
using the simple random sampling technique while the data was collected with the aid of questionnaire. The validity and reliability of the instrument were ascertained using the test-retest procedures. Simple percentages and revealed that drug abuse influences students’ academic performance negatively and also, that most students consume Indian hemp frequently coupled with the fact that the prevalence of cocaine consumption among students is also high. The study recommended that School authority should enforce strict rules on drug abuse by requiring all social events during orientation of first years to be drug free, disseminate responsible host guidelines for both on- and off-campus parties, install a responsible beverage service program, eliminate residence hall delivery of alcohol purchases, advertise food and activities, such as dancing or sports, rather than drinking as the focus of the event.
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