Effect of Alcohol And Narcotic Drug Intake Among Undergraduates Of Kwara State University Malete, Nigeria

Abstract

Background: Alcohol and narcotic drug use have a long history together. Students in postsecondary institutions frequently use alcohol along with other substances like cannabis, nicotine, tramadol, codeine, and other amphetamines. These substances have detrimental effects on both the user and society at large, so it is absolutely essential to discover what is causing the continued use of these substances. Aim: To determine the effect of alcohol and narcotic intake among undergraduates of Kwara state university, Malete, Nigeria Method: This study is a descriptive cross-sectional study, designed to assess the effect of alcohol and narcotic intake among undergraduates in Kwara State University, malete using a qualitative method of data collection. The questionnaire was administered to determine the sample size using a simple random technique to get the desired sample size from the study population Result: Relationship between the social demographic response of the participants regarding their knowledge, effects of narcotic drugs and alcohol on the body and types of narcotic commonly used by undergraduates and factors motivating the use of narcotic drugs alcohol. Using Chi-Square set with the level of significance p<0.05 alongside with degree of freedom. Considering the relationship between the gender of the respondents towards their knowledge about drugs and narcotics among the undergraduates, 40(20%) were female respondents, while 160(80%) of them were male respondents. P. value = 0.000 < 0.05, which shows that it is significant, thereby rejecting the null hypothesis. Considering the relationship between the age of the respondents and the knowledge, 17-18 years were 40 (20%), 19-20years were 80(40%) while 21 and above were 80(40%) with P-value = 0.00 < 0.05 indicating that it is significant, thereby rejecting the null hypothesis. Also, regarding the relationship between religion and their knowledge about knowledge, 100(50%) of the respondents were Muslims, 60(40%) were Christians, while 20(10%) were traditional. P-value = 0.00 < 0.05 meaning that it is significant, thereby rejecting the null hypothesis. Conclusion: On our campus, there is an urgent need for preventive public health measures. It is recommended to launch more awareness efforts about the harmful effects of alcohol and narcotic medications. The use of alcohol and other drugs presents a serious threat to our future generations. Every single person ought to be discouraged by it.