Abuse And Academic Performance In Selected Schools In Mavindini Division, Makueni District, Kenya

Abstract

This study set out to identify the effects of drug abuse to academic performance in

Mumberes division, based on the fact that the teenage are adversely affected, has caused

indiscipline in schools. Efforts should be made to find solution to curb the vice. This

should be focused on identify the effects of drug abuse to learning and general health.

The targeted population involved head teachers, teachers, pupils and parents sampled

randomly from five schools in the division. Data collection was done through

questionnaires as they are the most convenient. The researcher used qualitative approach

as it is descriptive in nature.

The study reveals that the causes of drug abuse include ignorance, peer influence, mass

media and inadequate guiding and counselling just to mention a few. The teachers,

parents and other stakeholders should take an active role in sensitizing the public on the

effects of drug abuse.