DRUG ADDICTION

The study investigated drug addiction among undergraduate students in the University of Benin, Edo State. To achieve the purpose of the study, four (4) research questions were raised and answered. The sample size for the study was made up of 150 undergraduate students. The data collected was analyzed using frequency count and simple percentage. The study revealed that there is widespread prevalence of drug addiction among undergraduate students in the University of Benin. It was concluded that some of the factors responsible for drug addiction among undergraduate students in University of Benin include
peer pressure, academic stress, lack of parental guidance, easy drug access, curiosity and the desire to experiment drugs. The study recommended among others that the university administration should implement and rigorously enforce clear anti-drug policies that include regular monitoring, penalties for violators, and the establishment of a campus-wide code of conduct regarding drug use.