A new study presented by the Ministry of Youth Development and Empowerment has revealed that most Ghanaian youth do not believe drug use enhances academic performance.
According to Youth Minister George Opare Addo, “63% of youth do not think drugs boost academic performance, 15% believe they do, and 22% are unsure.”
Delivering the maiden State of the Youth Address in Accra on November 5, said the results indicate that the majority of young people understand the dangers of drug use, adding that “the combined 85% who reject or are neutral about drug benefits suggests a chance to address this issue.”
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The Minister said this insight presents an opportunity to strengthen public education and prevention programs before misconceptions about drugs take deeper root in society.
He explained that while many students experiment with drugs due to peer pressure or curiosity, few actually believe such habits improve their academic performance, which shows that awareness campaigns are beginning to have impact.
The Minister identified curiosity, stress relief, and peer pressure as major causes of drug use in schools, describing the trend as one that demands urgent national attention.
