Drug Abuse Deteriorating Cognitive Ability of Adult Learners Studying in Continuous Education in Sokoto, Nigeria
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Heavy metals, , Education,, Adult Education,, cigarettes, cannabis, , SokotoAbstract
Education is the most essential tool for developing all societies and individuals. In Nigeria, almost all levels of education are affected by drug abuse because of its all-pervasiveness. Thus, this work utilized a survey and Montreal Cognitive Assessment to determine the negative effect of drug abuse on the cognitive potential of adult learners studying in adult learning schools (continuing education), and the link/effect between drug abuse and anemia and, in turn, cognitive capacity was explored. Participants included 30 adult learners using cannabis and 30 non-drug. Additionally, 30 adult learners abusing cigarettes and their control (30 respondents) were examined using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment. Fifteen adult learners who were taking cigarettes and cannabis and were diagnosed with anemia, and 15 normal respondents were recruited. The scored mean marks were managed using the chi-square test, which revealed a significant difference at p<0.05. The cigarette abusers earned lower marks (545.0 ± 8.03) than their counterparts' controls (875 ± 2.87). The cannabis abusers scored lower marks (420.0 ± 35.59) compared to the normal individuals (854.0 ± 2.75). Likewise, anemic learners scored lower than the control. Thus, drug abuse may be linked to anemia and can affect cognition and, likely, the learning process. More measures are needed to address drug abuse in the region because poor cognition can easily affect learning, education, and the overall potential of people and, in turn, hinder the growth and development of societies.
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