KNOWLEDGE AND PERCEPTION OF DRUG USE AND ABUSE AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN OREDO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE
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KNOWLEDGE
AND PERCEPTION OF DRUG USE AND ABUSE AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN OREDO
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE
ABSTRACT
The purpose
of this research was to find out the knowledge and perception of drug use and
abuse among students in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State. The research
was also aimed at ascertaining whether drug abuse has a role to play in the
academic performance of students. In carrying out this study, there was a
review of related literature, questionnaire was administered to respondents
(students) in their various schools to collect relevant data. The data
collected from the respondents were analyzed and interpreted. The findings
revealed that students abuse drug for fun, pleasure and excitement and they are
unaware of any health hazard. It was also gathered that parents’ lack of early
moral instruction and training and the school environment, i.e. teacher’s
nonchalant attitudes to duties have lured some students into drug abuse.
Emphasis was
laid on the need for effective guidance and counseling to be given to students
to make them better and useful citizens of our country. It was also gathered
that provision of educational facilities, conducive environment for effective
learning and other recommendations will help to improve a high school
achievement in secondary schools in Oredo Local Government and the country at
large.
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
Title page i
Certification
ii
Dedication
iii
Acknowledgement
iv
Abstract vi
Table of
Contents viii
CHAPTER ONE:
INTRODUCTION
1.1
Background of the Study 1
1.2
Statement of Problems 3
1.3 Research
Questions 4
1.4 Purpose
of the Study 5
1.5
Significance of the Study 5
1.6 Scope of
the Study 6
1.7
Limitation 6
CHAPTER TWO:
LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Introduction
7
2.2
Definition and Meaning of Drug Use and Abuse 11
2.3 Commonly
Abused Substances 14
2.4 The
Nature and Prevalence of Drug use among
Adolescents
28
2.5
Incidence of Secondary School Students Dependence
On
Performance Enhancing Drugs in Sports 31
2.6 The Risk
to Secondary School Students 38
2.7 Remedies
of the Problems of Drug Abuse 42
CHAPTER
THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Research
Design 43
3.2
Population of Study 44
3.3
Sample/Sampling Procedure 44
3.4 Research
Instruments 44
3.5 Validity
of Instrument 45
3.6
Reliability of the Instrument 46
3.7 Method
of Data Analysis 46
CHAPTER
FOUR: PRESENTATION OF DATA AND
ANALYSIS OF
RESULTS
CHAPTER
FIVE: CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.1 Summary
54
5.2 Conclusion
56
5.2
Recommendations 58
References
62
Appendix
(Questionnaire) 65
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1
Background of the Study
The use of
drugs dates back into the pre-history of man. Such drugs were used to relieve
pain or cure and control diseases (Curew and Dibal, 1999). Drugs as defined by
the World Health Organization (1967) is any substance which taken by living
organisms may modify the functions of living organism. The National Agency for
Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC, 1999), stated that situations
of ill-health provide the compelling need for drugs that is in order to modify
the functions of the body and restore it to life. However, the major issue with
drugs is not in its use for curative purposes but in the abuse and misuse of these
drugs especially when these drugs are psychoactive drugs.
The
consumption level of hard drugs has risen sharply in Nigeria within the last
two decades. Such drugs like heroine, cocaine, cannabis and even alcohol have
in recent times become so easily accessible by individuals of much cancer is
the high prevalence of the use of these drugs among adolescents. Adolescents
use drugs for several reasons among which are, for experimentation, mere fun
and excitement, peer pressure, to get over depression and other psychological
problems, etc.
However, the
use of these drugs among young people has so much effect on individuals,
families and the society at large. The problems range from social,
psychological, economical and even political problems. This paper therefore
seeks to find out the reasons for drug use among secondary school students in
Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State and the perception of the effects of
these drugs on the health and academic performance of students.
1.2
Statement of Problems
The use of
hard drugs including alcohol and cigarette is a major source of health and
psychological problems among adults and young people in both developed and
developing countries, including Nigeria. It is generally believed that most
people who use these substances often begin at an early age and may continue
throughout life.
Adolescent
stage is usually viewed as a period of experimentation where young people seek
to go beyond the protective shelter of adults thus involving in activities that
are often detrimental to their health and well-being, such as the use of drugs.
Despite hazards and other implications of drug use and use of these substances
among young people, this study therefore seeks to find out the factors that
contribute to this and proffer solution to address these issues.
1.3 Research
Questions
1. What
substances are commonly abused by students in secondary schools?
2. What
factors influence the use of drugs among students in secondary school?
3. Does
awareness of health risk associated with hard drugs influence its use by
students in secondary schools?
4. Are
students aware of the implications of drug use?
1.4 Purpose
of Study
The purpose
of this study is to examine in detail the use and abuse of drugs among
secondary school students in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State.
The study
also seeks to identify the most commonly abused substances and the factors that
contribute to the use of these substances.
Finally,
this study intends to find out the knowledge and perception of the health risk
and other implications of drug use among students.
1.5
Significance of the Study
It is
expected that this study will make the following contributions to the
advancement of drug use and abuse especially among young people.
It will
provide necessary information and create awareness on the extent of drug use
among students. This will help parents, teachers and indeed all stakeholders to
plan intervention programmes that will help solve the problem of drug use in
the society. It is also expected to educate students on the implications of
drug use and thus prompt them to make informed decisions on drug use.
1.6 Scope of
Study
This study
is limited to selected secondary schools in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo
State.
1.7
Limitations
The
researcher encountered some problems in the course of this study. These
problems include lack of sufficient time and adequate resources to effectively
embark on the study. There was also difficulty in eliciting information from
the students on drug abuse.
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