Attitude toward drugs and alcohol among college students constitute an important area of inquiry due to their implications for health, behaviour, and academic outcomes. This study examined the attitudes of undergraduate students in Jowai, Meghalaya, using a descriptive survey research design. A sample of 255 students was selected through random sampling from government and private colleges, and data were collected using a standardized scale. Descriptive statistics (frequency and percentage) and inferential statistics, including the independent samples t-test and one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA), were employed for data analysis. The findings indicated that a majority of students exhibited a moderate attitude toward drugs and alcohol, reflecting a balanced or ambivalent perspective. A statistically significant difference was observed between male and female students, with male students demonstrating more favourable attitudes toward drug and alcohol use. However, no significant differences were found with respect to the type of institutional management or stream of study. These findings suggest that students’ attitudes are influenced more by social and environmental factors than by institutional or academic variables. The prevalence of moderate attitudes highlights the need for targeted awareness programmes, preventive interventions, and supportive educational environments to promote informed decision-making and healthier behavioural patterns among college students.
Syiem et al. (Sun,) studied this question.