INFLUENCE OF PEER PRESSURE ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE AMONG ADOLESCENTS IN SAKI TOWN, SAKI WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT, OYO STATE, NIGERIA
Abstract
The study investigate the influence of peer pressure on substance abuse among adolescents in saki town, saki west local government, Oyo state, Nigeria. Three research objectives were formulated; to determine the influence of peer pressure on substance abuse among adolescents, to examine the prevalence of substance abuse among adolescents, and to examine the consequences of peer pressure on substance abuse among adolescents in Saki West local government. To achieve these, survey research method was used. Social Learning theory was employed as theoretical guide. Subjects were drawn from the study area, using the simple random sampling technique where 200 respondents were selected. Simple percentage and frequency table was used in analyzing the quantitative data with the use of questionnaire. The study found that peer pressure influenced adolescents in abusing substances, It is easy to access drugs in Saki Town, and substance abuse influenced by peers has caused health problems among adolescents. The study recommended that targeted awareness programs should be implemented in Saki Local Government to address the influence of peer pressure on adolescent substance use, law enforcement agencies, community leaders, and religious institutions should collaborate to reduce the availability of illicit substances, and schools should integrate comprehensive drug education into their curricula, focusing not only on the risks of substance abuse but also on building resilience against peer pressure.
Keywords: Substance Abuse, Psychoactive Substances, Risk Behavior, Emotional Intelligence
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