Drugs and Substance Abuse as an Impediment to Academic Performance and Graduation among Male University Students: A Qualitative Approach

Description

The author observes that graduation from the university correlates strongly with drug and substance abuse. From the verbatim accounts, the Global theme that emerged was that drugs and substances were taken to relax the mind. It was also noted through the organizing themes that stood out that; drugs and substances were taken: to relieve frustrations, during celebrations, for enjoyment and due to their alluring nature. However, they cause more harm than good to the academic success and graduation of the participants by altering their Central Nervous System (CNS). This qualitative research was facilitated through thematic analysis of the case study. The book is ideal for anyone seeking to understand the influence of drugs and substance abuse on graduation.

Mettoh Jepchirchir Hellen holds a PhD in Educational Psychology from the University of Eldoret, an M.Phil. in Guidance and Counselling from Moi University, a Higher Diploma in Counselling Studies from the Kenya Association of Professional Counsellors, a Bachelor of Education (Arts) from Egerton University, a Certificate in Drugs and Alcohol Addiction from the Kenya Association of Professional Counsellors and Olixer Consulting, and a Certificate in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Depression and Anxiety from the Kenya Association of Professional Counsellors. She has a wide range of mentorship and teaching experiences. She is currently a lecturer in the Department of Psychology and Foundations at Bomet University College, where she handles Educational Psychology, Guidance and Counselling, Special Needs Education, and research supervision.