A Study Of The Causes, Effect And Remedies Of Drug Abuse Among Secondary School Students: A Case Study In Oredo Local Government Area Of Edo State

ABSTRACTThis study was carried out in order to determine the effect of drug abuse on the performance of students. A sample of hundred students from four secondary schools, Benin City, Edo State was used for the study. From the information gathered during the study, it show that drug abuse affect the academic performance of students. Data was collected from students in some selected secondary schools through the use of questionnaires, the following conclusion were made from the findings. 1.          Drug education should be compulsory course to all s…