Education as a Preventive Measure for Drug Addiction for Sustainable Development in Nigeria

Abstract

This paper examined education as a preventive measure for drug addiction and sustainable development in Nigeria. Drug is a chemical substance used to enhance physical or mental well-being. The paper also identified how education can serve as a preventive measure for drug addiction in Nigeria; concepts of drug addiction and sustainable development were highlighted. The classifications of hard drug were highlighted. These include alcohol, opiate, psychomotor stimulants, barbiturate, tranquilizers, antiemetic and psychogenic. The causes of drug addiction include but not limited to biology, environment and developmental factors. All these causes highlighted will help Nigerians know some of the predisposition factors to drug addiction. Also, reason for drug addiction such as curiosity, pressure from friends, family history, overcome frustration, looking for a different world, desire to do extra work, relief from pain were vividly discussed which will assist sociologists (Social scientists), professional counsellors, educationists, school administrators, parents and students know some of the rationale behind people’s use of drugs and ways to combat it.