CONTACT US DRUG ABUSE AND ITS HEALTH IMPLICATIONS AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN EGOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE

ABSTRACT

The purpose of the study is to look into drug abuse, its implication on teachers in some selected secondary schools in Egor Local Government Area of Edo State. In the light of the above topic or subject matter, attempts were made to find out the drugs commonly abused by teachers  and the reasons why they are abused. As a result, the following questions were asked as a basis for our finding.

1.           What is drug abuse?

2.           Why do you think children abuse drug?

3.           What are some of the effects of drug abuse on the user?

4.           How do drugs affect the performance of teachers in the classroom?

5.           As teachers and parents, what steps have you taken in controlling drug abuse?

Literature was reviewed on the topic using relevant authors such as textbooks, journals and newspapers etc. Questionnaires were also made to collect vital information about the research study. Based on the findings, it was gathered that teachers who abuse drug do it because of friends, to make them bold.

CONTACT US DRUG ABUSE AND ITS HEALTH IMPLICATIONS AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHERS IN EGOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE