Prevalence, Predictors of Drug and Substance Use, Their Psychosocial and Academic Effects on Secondary School Students in North-Eastern Nigeria: A Review
Charles Nzasibenvo Nyameh
Abstract:Drug and substance use and abuse among secondary school students in North-Eastern Nigeria is a growing concern among stakeholders in the education sector, especially in the last decade. This menace has been linked to many negative consequences, including physical, psychological, and academic problems. While some studies have shown that the menace is low, others have shown that it is high and associated with various psycho-social and academic impacts. All the studies, however, agree on the prevalence and the as… Show more
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