SUBSTANCE ABUSE AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS-A STUDY OF OSUN STATE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY,ESA OKE
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE AMONG UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS-A STUDY OF OSUN STATE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY,ESA OKE
Abstract:
Substance abuse among undergraduate students is a growing concern worldwide, posing significant health, social, and academic challenges. This study investigates the prevalence, patterns, and factors associated with substance abuse among undergraduate students at Osun State College of Technology, Esa Oke. Through a mixed-methods approach involving surveys and interviews, the research aims to understand the extent of substance abuse, types of substances commonly used, reasons for usage, and its impact on academic performance and overall well-being. Additionally, the study explores socio-demographic factors, peer influence, academic stress, and mental health issues as potential determinants of substance abuse. By analyzing both quantitative data on substance usage patterns and qualitative insights into students’ experiences and perceptions, this research seeks to inform evidence-based interventions and preventive strategies tailored to the college’s specific context. The findings are expected to contribute to the development of comprehensive policies and programs aimed at addressing substance abuse issues and promoting a healthy campus environment conducive to academic success and personal development.
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background of the Study
Substance abuse among undergraduate students is a pressing global issue with significant implications for health, academic performance, and overall well-being. Osun State College of Technology, Esa Oke, like many higher education institutions, is not immune to this phenomenon. Understanding the extent and nature of substance abuse among its students is crucial for developing targeted interventions and support systems.
In every language, the word substance means any substances or chemical prescribe for medical reasons. However, it is one of the substances which alter the way the body functions. Many who condemn young people for using the illegal substance like heroin, cocaine, smoke and drink heavily themselves, ignoring the facts that these are the most abuse substances of addiction.
On the subject substances the Australian medical society on Alcohol and substance related problem stated. Substance in Australia account for one in five admissions are related to general hospital, in psychiatric hospital. One in two admissions are related to alcohol or substances abuse.
In this country substances abuse and alcohol affect serious crime and also contribute to fatalities Barry, 1984.
Substance abuse can be traced in Kabong community long before the period of colonial era. The general perception is that substance abuse are for motivation, intoxication and adequate performance both physical and socially. Some equally belief that it is philosophical that is it gives them wonderful ideas and though.
Other said it is an “oil of conversation” which means when taken, it enables them to talk well and meaningfully or rationally.
The topic of this research is “The effect of substance abuse on the youth” A case study of Jos South Local Government in Plateau state. Substance is a very strong substance, made from different grain and herb with the mixture of many strong chemicals. It has a very serious short term effect. It charge within no time, it has been found to bring instability in work place as a result of an increased amount of the intake.
Boris (1974) say substance abuse can play or serve a significant role in everyday interpersonal affaires although there is no data shown, but many youth in Nigeria are user, however, there are many other users of substance that is beyond moderate level to them, substance abuse constitute a vey solving problem and this condition appears to be based on an underlined psychological abnormality.
Substance abuse seriously affect the individuals health and social function, it also hurt the users family, friends and colleagues and society as whole.
Swaggart (1984), identify the havoc caused by excessive substance abuse. According to him it has broken up more homes, murdered more human beings, made papers of more people starved more children, started more war, wrecked more careers, cause more any single factor on the surface of the earth.
Ejikeme (2003), equally identify problems associated with substance and alcohol abuse to include insomnia, injuries or even death incurred while driving etc under the influence of substance abuse increasing, likelihood of involvement in animal behavior (to finance the addiction); sickness resulting from the neglect of personal hygiene, toxic psychoses (may be precipitate by a single dose). Memory difficulties, high blood pressure, manpower loss, violent behavior and socially undersirable behavior.
Excessive abuse of substance may cause physically or psychological dependence or both may coexist in one individual. Substance abuse may also bring conflict between the user and the society. It may lead to social problem and also create conflict within user and his social environment (Ejikeme 2011).
Within the Kabong community of Jos south local government area, there appears to be an increasing rate of substance abuse in family setting. An observation shows that this practices of substance abuse is prominent among both sex though this observation also indicated that most of the female who abuse substance do not openly indulge in this practice due to socio-cultural reasons. Substance abuse indeed one of the major social problem being faced today by the youth of kabong community of Jos south, it account for a large portion of such problem and it has raise health, and marital issue for social welfare agencies.
The problem of substance abuse has become a trans-cultural phenomenon in the community as it has been observed in most communities in plateau state.
It is in view of the above that Silverstein (1990) argues that one of every four youth has problem with substance abuse, each member of the family may be affected by substance abuse differently.
Therefore substance abuse has direct toxic as well as sedative effects on the body and failure to take care of nutritional and other physical needs during prolong period of excessive use of substance in case of further complicate matter, such advanced cases often require the attention of psychotherapist or doctor.
Accordingly, it can be argued that some people (youth) in Kabong community take substance to get away from pains and problems associated with social living and functioning. The people are deficient in their learned ways of dealing with problem of life while other abuse substance to elevate themselves, when celebrating an occasion. However, this is a tentative statement, which is still subject to proper and further investigation in the course of this research
1.2 Statement of the Problem
Despite efforts to address substance abuse, it remains a pervasive challenge among undergraduate students, potentially leading to adverse outcomes such as academic failure, mental health issues, and social maladjustment. The specific prevalence, patterns, and underlying factors contributing to substance abuse among students at Osun State College of Technology, Esa Oke, have not been comprehensively studied.
1.3 Objectives of the Study
The primary objective of this research is to investigate substance abuse among undergraduate students at Osun State College of Technology, Esa Oke. Specifically, the study aims to:
Determine the prevalence and patterns of substance abuse among undergraduate students.
Identify the types of substances commonly abused and the frequency of usage.
Explore the reasons for substance abuse among students.
Examine the impact of substance abuse on academic performance and overall well-being.
Investigate the socio-demographic factors, peer influence, academic stress, and mental health issues associated with substance abuse.
1.4 Significance of the Study
This study holds several implications for various stakeholders, including educational institutions, policymakers, healthcare professionals, and student support services. By shedding light on the prevalence and determinants of substance abuse among undergraduate students, the findings will inform the development of evidence-based interventions and preventive strategies tailored to the college’s specific context. Additionally, the study contributes to the existing body of knowledge on substance abuse among students in Nigeria and provides insights into addressing this pressing public health concern.
1.5 Scope and Limitations
The study focuses specifically on undergraduate students at Osun State College of Technology, Esa Oke, and may not be generalizable to other institutions or populations. The research will employ a mixed-methods approach, combining surveys and interviews to gather comprehensive data on substance abuse patterns and associated factors. However, the study is subject to limitations such as self-reporting bias and sample representativeness.
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