to study the relationship between regular drug use and academic outcomes of young students of a vocational training institute in Mohammedia (North West of Morocco).
The present study is a cross-sectional study conducted among 441 Moroccan students of vocational institute in Mohammedia (NW of Morocco), aged 18 to 25 years. Addiction status is evaluated bythe CRAFFT-ADOSPA questionnaire and the academic achievements are recorded using the annual average (academic year: 2013-2014).
The results showed that the most commonly used drug is cannabis. Moreover, out of a total of 441 students, 29.5%are regular drug users, 10.8% of them are girls. More, 24.5% of these addicted students had academic achievements below the average and, 69% of students ranked bottom of the class are among the drug addicts.
Academic achievements appeared to be negatively influenced by regular drug use among students. However, deeper statistical studies are needed.
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