EFFECT OF DRUGS AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN MAIDUGURI METROPOLITAN COUNCIL AREA OF BORNO STATE. A STUDY IN SOME SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS
Abstract
This study investigated the effect of drugs and substance abuse on the academic performance of secondary school students in selected schools within Maiduguri Metropolitan Council Area of Borno State. The motivation behind the study arose from the growing concern about how substance abuse is affecting the learning potential and academic futures of students in conflict-prone regions.
Chapter One introduced the background of the study, formulated the research problem, and set the objectives and hypotheses. Chapter Two provided an in-depth literature review on drug use among adolescents, its causes, common substances abused, theoretical frameworks, and previous related studies. Chapter Three outlined the research design, sample, data collection tools, and method of analysis. Chapter Four presented and analyzed data collected from 150 students, revealing the prevalence, causes, and effects of substance abuse.
Key findings include:
41.3% of students have engaged in drug use.
Common substances abused include alcohol, tramadol, cannabis, and cigarettes.
Peer pressure, curiosity, and academic stress are leading causes.
Drug abuse contributes significantly to poor academic performance, truancy, and loss of focus.
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