Liberia: The Impact of Drugs On Students in Liberia

— Aerica Faith Bellah, BA, Candidate MIR.

Introduction

Drug use among students in Liberia is a serious problem that affects their academic performance, health, and well-being. According to a recent study by the Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo-Information Services (LISGIS), about 17% of students aged 12 to 17 reported using drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine in the past year. The study also found that drug use was associated with lower grades, higher dropout…