Socio-Demographic Correlates of Psychoactive Substance Abuse Among Adolescents in Edo South Senatorial District of Edo State

Psychoactive substance abuse among adolescents is a significant public health concern with implications for mental and physical wellbeing. This study examined socio-demographic correlates of psychoactive substance abuse among adolescents in Edo South Senatorial District of Edo State. A descriptive cross-sectional research design involving 408 students was used with multi-stage sampling. Data were collected through a self-administered semi-structured questionnaire and analysed using frequency counts, percentage and linear regression. Results showed statistically significant relationships between gender and psychoactive substance abuse, and between age and psychoactive substance abuse. Location was not statistically significant. Peers were the most common source of psychoactive substances. Gender-specific programmes were recommended.