Journal of Siberian Federal University. Humanities & Social Sciences: The Marijuana Factor in a University in Ghana: a Survey

Journal of Siberian Federal University. Humanities & Social Sciences / The Marijuana Factor in a University in Ghana: a Survey

Issue: Journal of Siberian Federal University. Humanities & Social Sciences. 2015 8 (11)
Authors: Adu-Gyamfi, Samuel; Brenya, Edward
Contact information: Adu-Gyamfi, Samuel:Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Ghana;E-mail: ; Brenya, Edward:Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) Ghana;E-mail:
Keywords: Marijuana; drug abuse; students; university in Ghana
Abstract: This paper examines the marijuana usage among university students in Ghana. A focused interview was done to solicit information from users of the drug. It paid attention to thematic areas that are replete in the existing literature concerning the use of marijuana and its ramifications on student users of the drug. Attention is paid to the factors that drive the students to use the drug and its ramifications on their performance as students. Results and discussions that emanated from this severally qualitative study with some quantitatives should serve as bases for university administrators and lecturers to see the need to enhance their efforts in training peer educators and counseling units in universities in Africa and Ghana in particular
Pages: 2162-2182
Paper at repository of SibFU: https://elib.sfu-kras.ru/handle/2311/19868