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Classification of Commonly Abused Substancesamong Students of Selected Secondary Schools in Biogbolo Community: A Quantitative Study

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Due to the proliferation and indulgence of drugs among secondary school students in a large proportion, one way of curbing the menace of drug use among both in-and out-of-secondary school students is through tracking and establishing the various categories of drugs in order to provide worthwhile information on the subject matter aimed at increasing knowledge and awareness. This study`s objective classified the categories of commonly abused substance among secondary school students. Analytical descriptive design was adopted involving 338 students from four secondary schools in Biogbolo. Proportionate and convenience sampling techniques and researcher-developed questionnaire were utilized in the study. Simple descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis. Results evealed commonly abused substances amongst others as: kaikai (3.37), weeds (3.20), A-Z (3.17), Tomtom (3.13), Louise (3.07), tramadol (3.03), rephenol (3.02) and tobacco (3.01). It recommended that identified drugs preventive measures be strengthened to discourage substance abuse.

Source: Journal of Health Applied Sciences and Management

DOI: 10.4314/johasam.v8i2.10

Authors: Helen Idubamo Wankasi, Precious Tamar Oru-Bo, Baralate Sambo, Esther Muojekwu, Frank Akpojisheri

Institutions: Bayelsa Medical University, Niger Delta University

Language: English

Topic: Youth, Drugs, and Violence

Subfield: Demography

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4413906595

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