Drug Abuse is becoming an increasing problem in Nigeria. This research sought to determine the prevalence of drug abuse among students in Umaru Ali Shinkafi Polytechnic Sokoto, Nigeria. Drug abuse, also known as Drug addiction, is a chronic, relapsing brain disease characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite its harmful consequences. The initial decision of drug taking is voluntary, but repeated uses lead to addiction. Addiction of any form is dangerous. What is even worse is that this storm hits most young children and youth, and it affects their academic performance. Most illicit use of drugs starts at the age of 16-20 years of age. It starts with merely smoking cigarettes and gradually drowns the person into the trap of drug abuse. Stress, anxiety, peer pressure, and poverty are leading causes of drug abuse. Therefore, a descriptive survey design was adopted for the study, and a simple random sampling technique was used to select the respondents for the study. Therefore, it is recommended that the school's management establish a Public health intervention to prevent drug use among students. In addition, it should be designed to raise awareness about the adverse effects of drug abuse. Keywords: Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, Academic Performance