Drug Abuse and Babcock University Students: the Implication on Educational Development in Nigeria

Chapter One of Drug Abuse and Babcock University Students: the Implication on Educational Development in Nigeria

 

Abstract of Drug Abuse and Babcock University Students: the Implication on Educational Development in Nigeria

The general objective of this study is to examine the drug abuse and Babcock University Students – The implication on educational development in Nigeria.

Descriptive technique using quantitative analysis method was adopted and 100 Babcock University Students was selected as respondents.

Findings revealed that revealed that the causes of drug abuse in Babcock University to be peer pressure, depression, anxiety, family background, curiosity and stress management. The research also identified most common drugs abused by Babcock university students. They include Indian hemp, cocaine, Tramadol, cigarette, alcohol and drugs without prescription. Also,the effects and the consequences of drug abuse on the academic performance of drug addicts in Babcock University was revealed to be poor academic outcome, inability to learn, violent tendencies and mental instability. Measures identified for the control of drug abuse in Babcock University are regular updating of policies, other recreational activities as alternative, strict regulations and adequate punishment for offenders.

The outcomes from this study clearly show that the causes of drug abuse are peer pressure, depression, anxiety, family background, curiosity and stress management. The following recommendations are made: Government should prevent the cultivation/sales of Indian Helm and other deadly herbs that encourage drug abuse. Government should strictly enforce its existing laws against drug abuse through its regulatory agencies. Parents and guardians should Endeavour to monitor their children and wards so that they do not engage in drug abuse. Campus security should be improved and regular check should be carried out. Counseling education should be introduced in campuses to revive those who have already been engaging in the act. Drug free clubs e.g. press club should be established in campuses