COMBATING DRUG ABUSE USING COUNSELLING SERVICE THROUGH VALUE REORIENTATION IN MANAGING DISCIPLINE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN EKITI STATE

Abstract

The goal of the study was to particularly promote a positive and considerate school climate in which staff, counsellor, and students collaborate to create a safe and supportive environment. The study looked at the prevalence of drug use. A cross-sectional survey methodology was used in the study. The study's participants included counsellors, teachers, principals, vice principals for academics and administration, and chairs of the Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) in Ekiti State, Nigeria. One hundred and seventy-seven samples in all were used for the investigation. The approach of simple random sampling was employed to guarantee a neutral selection of samples from the intended population. A combination of closed- and open-ended questionnaires were used in the study. An instrument's split-half reliability coefficient of 0.87 was found after it underwent construct validation. At a significance level of 0.05, the data was analyzed using inferential statistics like Chi-square to test the hypotheses. The results of the study showed a statistically significant correlation between the underlying factors and drug misuse behaviours of pupils. Moreover, the study finds a statistically significant relationship, among other things, between drug abuse and the recorded degree of misconduct in Ekiti State. It is highly advised that school administrators and other stakeholders take aggressive steps to mitigate drug usage within educational institutions in light of the findings. A concerted effort should also be made to promote a courteous and upbeat school climate where staff, Counsellors, and students collaborate to create a secure and encouraging environment