PERCEIVED EFFECTS OF DRUG ABUSE ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AMONG COLLEGE OF EDUCATION STUDENTS, ORO, KWARA STATE

Abstract

Drug abuse or dependence refers to the obsessive and constant use of dangerous amounts of drugs and the appearance of withdrawal symptoms when not using drugs.This study examines, Perceived effects of drug abuse on academic performance among college of education students, Oro, Kwara State. The objective of the study was to investigate if alcohol intake and cigarette smoking are significantly perceived effects of drug abuse on academic performance. The research design adopted for this research work was a descriptive research design of survey type. Population of the study were all college of education students Oro, Kwara State. Four hundred (400) students were selected using accidental sampling technique. The instrument was a structured questionnaire, validated and tested for reliability. The split-half method was used and analyzed using Cronbach-alpha a correlation coefficient ‘r’ result of 0.82. Inferential Statistics of Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) at 0.05 alpha level of significance were employed in data analysis.The findings of the study revealed that; alcohol intake and cigarette smoking are significantly perceived effects of substance abuse on academic performance among undergraduates because (cal r values of 0.641; 0.720 > table value = 0.113, df = 398) . The study concluded that alcohol intake and cigarette smoking are significantly perceived effects of drug abuse on academic performance among college of education students Oro. Based on the conclusion the following recommendations were made; College of education student should abstain from alcohol intake and those exhibiting drug intake actions should seek help before it gets worsens so as to improved academic performance.