THE EFFECT OF DRUG ABUSE AMONG STUDENTS IN MOGADISHU SOMALIA.

ABSTRACT The primary focus of this study was to examine how drug abuse affects academic performance and student well-being in Mogadishu, Somalia. The study's particular objectives were to determine which substances were frequently misused by the students, investigate the reasons for drug abuse among the study's student body, and evaluate the attendance rate of drug-abusing children in school. Lastly, to evaluate drug-abusing students' performance on annual and terminal exams. This study was directed by the Social Developmental Theory, and data was gathered via a questionnaire using a descriptive survey approach. Out of the 8,000 responders, 100 students were chosen from public secondary schools as part of the targeted demographic. figures and tables. Lastly, the computer program Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) was used to examine the quantitative data. Furthermore, the majority of students thought that consuming drugs would have a detrimental impact on their academic performance, according to the results. The desire to win over friends is a major contributing factor to drug usage among teenagers. It was stated that the most abused drug was marijuana, with alcohol and cigarettes coming in second and third.The report suggested implementing comprehensive programs that may get students in schools moving and not just sitting around, like planting trees.