The National Authority for the Campaign against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has released a report on the Status of Drugs and Substance Use (DSU) among university students in 2024.
The report, released on Thursday, shows that students have been using drugs including heroin, cocaine, bhang, codeine, ecstasy, morphine and ketamine.
An earlier report by Nacada highlighted that the greatest influence on a child's behaviour, including whether or not they use alcohol and other drugs, rests with the parents.
In a bid to curb further use of alcohol and drug abuse, Nacada CEO Anthony Omerikwa proposed ways for parents and guardians to create awareness and ensure their children do not get trapped in the vice.
Omerikwa emphasised the need for parents to start early in promoting healthy attitudes, emotions and behaviour in their children.
He warned that "starting at teenage is too late". He also stressed that parents should be aware of all aspects of their children's lives, including knowing their friends, teachers and other significant people.
