Assessment of Alcohol and Substance Use among Undergraduates in Selected Private Universities in Southwest Nigeria

Assessment of Alcohol and Substance Use among Undergraduates in Selected Private Universities in Southwest Nigeria

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Introduction: The use of alcohol dates back to time immemorial. The use of alcohol and other substances such as cannabis, nicotine, ecstasy and other amphetamines among students in tertiary institutions is widespread. Use of alcohol and other substances has negative effects both on its user and the society at large; hence, the urgent need to identify factors that contribute to the continued use...
 
Published at IOSR Journal Of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS)
Volume 20
Issue 3
Pages 1-7
Published in 2015
 
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Adekeye, Olujide A., Adeusi, Sussan O., Chenube, Olufunke O., Ahmadu, Frederick O. and Sholarin, Muyiwa A.
ADEKEYE Olujide A. » Prof. Olujide A. Adekeye is a professional counsellor and lectures in the Department of Psychology. He practices as a counsellor in the University Counselling Center (CUCC). He is also involved in the partnership of Covenant University with the Prison Fellowship of Nigeria and SMEDAN tagged the “Onesimus Project” where psychosocial, therapeutic and rehabilitation services are rendered to... view full profile
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