DOI: 10.36347/sjahss.2016.v04i08.020

Pages: 955-960

The use of alcohol and drugs has continued to pose a big challenge in the society. The menace has also penetrated the young generation, especially the youth in institutions of higher learning. The use of alcohol and drugs among university female undergraduates on campuses has become an issue of concern owing to the health and other risks associated with alcohol use among women. Despite the existence of counselling services that are offered in institutions of learning, the number of female undergraduate students using alcohol and drugs continues to increase. The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of counselling services on management of alcohol and drug use among female undergraduates in selected public and private universities in Kenya. This research employed ex-post-facto research design. The researcher sampled 380 students from both public and private universities through proportionate and stratified sampling methods. The data collected was analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. This comprised of frequencies, percentages and Pearson product moment correlation coefficient. The analysis was aided by Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 22. The results of this study show the need for establishment of specialized programmes in universities in order to equip students with the necessary skills that will enhance their ability to cope with university challenges, especially in relation to use of drugs and alcohol.