EFFECT OF DRUG ADDICTION ON UNDERGRADUATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT’S ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

Abstract

This study aimed to find the Effect of Drug Addiction the academic achievement of undergraduate university students. The study’s objectives were (a) To find out Drug Addictions in undergraduate students (b) Comparison Between the effect of drug addiction on Male and Female Undergraduate Students' academic achievement. The population of the study comprised of all 8,996 enrolled BS students in the 7th and 8th semesters. A multistage sampling technique was used to select the sample respondents from universities. Data was collected from 480 students of BS 7th and 8th semester through a questionnaire. For data analysis, Mean score, standard deviation, and simple linear regression were used as statistical techniques. Results revealed that the university students have a low-level of drug addiction. Drug Addiction is comparatively more affecting male university students as compare to female university students. It was recommended that University management may arrange seminar and workshops to increase students’ awareness regarding side effects of Drug addiction. It was also suggested that counselling centers should be establish in the university for helping students that how to cope with drug addiction.