Drug Addiction and Its Consequenses on the Academic Performanceof Students of Some Selected Tertiary Institutions in Taraba State

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Mixed methods analysis shows drug addiction negatively affects academic performance in students, highlighting urgent intervention needs.

Students with drug addiction experienced lower grade point averages and higher dropout rates, underscoring detrimental academic effects.
Approximately 35% of students reported drug use, with cannabis, codeine, and tramadol as the most commonly abused substances.
A mixed methods approach was used, involving structured questionnaires and institutional academic record analysis for comprehensive data collection.
These findings highlight the need for effective counseling services and stricter enforcement of anti-drug policies to foster academic success.

BASHIR ALIYU BAWURO (2025) studied this question.

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