THIRD DECREE MISCONDUCT AND NARCOTICS AMONG BABCOCK UNIVERSITY STUDENTS: IT’S EFFECT ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCES (2019-2022)

Narcotics are drugs or any substance that affects mood or behavior and is consumed for non-medical purposes, especially one sold illegally. Narcotics simply refers to HARD DRUG. Findings revealed that narcotics is caused by peer pressure, depression, anxiety, family background curiosity and stress management. The research also identified most common drugs abused by individuals, they include Indian hemp, cocaine, tramadol, cigarette, alcohol and drugs without prescriptions. Also, the effects and consequences of narcotics on the academic performance of drug addicts in tertiary institutions was revealed to be poor academic outcome, inability to learn, violent tendencies and mental instability. Measures identified for the control of narcotics are regular updating of policies, other recreational activities as alternatives, strict regulations and adequate punishment for offenders. The following recommendation are made: Government should prevent the cultivation and sales of Indian hemp and other deadly herbs that encourage drug abuse. Government should strictly enforce its regulatory agencies. Parents and guardians should Endeavour to monitor their children and wards so that they do not engage in hard drug. Campus security should be improved and regular check should be carried out. Counselling education should be introduced in campus to revive those who have already been engaging in the act. Drug free clubs e.g., press club should be established in campus. The general objective of this study is to examine the intake of narcotics and Babcock university students and its effects on their academic performances looking from 2015-2022. Descriptive technique using quantitative analysis method will be adopted and 100 Babcock university student will be selected as respondents.