Methamphetamine (YABA) Abuse: A Case Study in Young Male

Islam, Rifat Naoreen; Tabassum, Noor E; Shafiuzzaman, Akm; Umar, Badar Uddin; Khanam, Matira

doi:10.3329/fmcj.v7i2.13527

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“…In a study on substance abuse among female residential students of Dhaka city revealed that the most common substance being abused was the widely available Cannabis (44%), Phensidil (44%) and sedatives (32%). 2 Social scientists have attempted to identify the factors contributing to drug addiction so that both curative and preventive measures may be adopted. In a previous study, it has been found that drug users started out as an occasional user 5 whereas in our study familial problem being the most common reason of taking drugs.…”

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Drug Rehabilitation Center based Survey on Drug Dependence in Dhaka City

Hasana

Shahin

2014

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Abstracts : BackgroundThe study was conducted to know the socio-economic and demographic background of the drug addicts. The study also explored to identify the nature of drug used by the drug addicts and causes of drug addiction. Methods It was a descriptive cross sectional study conducted in a tertiary drug rehabilitation center in Dhaka city, Bangladesh. Purposive sampling strategy was followed and a closed ended questionnaire was utilized for face to face interview with the respondents. The data are analyzed through simple statistical calculation such as frequencies and percentages. Results A total 30 participants agreed to participate in the study. The highest concentration of drug addicts was between the age of 20 and 25 years (43.34%). However, near about half of the respondents (46.67%) took drug at the age of 16-20 years. It is quite alarming that 6.67% respondents took their first drug before the age of 10 and 16.67% took before the age of 15. Most of the addicts were students (40%) and over two thirds of the respondents (63.33%) had no knowledge on harmful impact on drug addictions. The most common type of drug used by the sample addicts were heroine (23.33) followed by Yaba (16.67%) and Phensedyl (16.67%). Familial problem was the main reason (40%) for getting involved with drug addiction followed by frustration of the respondents due to different reasons. DiscussionThe most important element of the drug demand reduction is the prevention which holds the key to success in the entire fight against drugs. Nationwide concerted action is needed to reduce the illicit demand for drugs.

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Drug Rehabilitation Center based Survey on Drug Dependence in Dhaka City

Hasana

Shahin

2014

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“…In the short run, yaba is very powerful which stimulates with the central nervous system and have a long-lasting effect. It increases alertness, wakefulness, physical activity, and body temperature" [7]. But yaba leads to rapid heart pressure, blood pressure and psychological disorder in the long run [7].…”

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“…It increases alertness, wakefulness, physical activity, and body temperature" [7]. But yaba leads to rapid heart pressure, blood pressure and psychological disorder in the long run [7]. Yaba users are not aware of the long run health effects.…”

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Influencing Factors of ‘Yaba’ Addiction among the Youth of Bangladesh and Its Effect: A Qualitative Study

Rezvi

2019

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Yaba has become the leading drug in the southeast part of Bangladesh during the last several years; particularly among youth. In-depth interviews were conducted with the yaba addicted youth of Cox's Bazar district. The study examined interventions of peer groups and internal factors of addiction to yaba and also analyzed threats of yaba addiction. 60% of respondents revealed that due to the influence of peer group they started using yaba. There have been other reasons for taking yaba, which were curiosity, extra power & entertainment, besides parent's negligence. Yaba dealers also target youth and students as the best clients for their products. Yaba addiction ruins family norms and social values, parent-children relationship and it has a greater impact on the academic aspect of a student. Yaba addiction influences youth to involve themselves in micro crimes to major crimes such as theft, stealing, murder etc. It has become a challenge to stop yaba trafficking for Bangladesh.

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“…9 The societal cost of drug abuse is enormous and multifaceted. Drug addiction also has association with crime which includes drug peddling, petty crimes, and road accidents committed under the influence of drug.…”

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Psychosocial illness among the drug abusers undergoing detoxification in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Zaman

Ahmed

Hossain

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SE Asia J. Pub. Health

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Abuse of drugs is a worldwide problem. Drug addiction is increasing tremendously in the South Asian countries especially in Bangladesh where such addiction is widespread among the younger age groups. It causes rapid erosion of educational, cultural, moral and family values. On the basis of defined criteria a total of 300 drug abusers who undergoing detoxification at the outpatient department of Central Drug Addiction Treatment Centre, Tejgaon, Dhaka were selected. The study was done for a period of one year from July 2013 to June 2014. Data were collected by face to face interview using pre-tested questionnaire. The analysis was done by computer using SPSS version 22.0. About 68% of the drug abusers had taken drugs for 2-5 years and 38% had taken three drugs during their life time. The major influencing factor for taking drugs was for peer pressure. Among the drug abusers 77% had taken Ganja, 60% Heroin as their first drug and 37% Yaba as their last drug. The depression was measured by the Beck's Depression Inventory that showed 55% of the drug abusers had moderate depression, 23% borderline clinical depression, 15% mild mood disturbance, 4% severe depression, and 3% had extreme depression. There were s ignificant associations between the duration of taking drugs (p<0.001), the number of taking drugs (p<0.006), and the age of first use of drugs (p<0.019) with depression. Majority of the drug abusers had depression and a significant number of them were involved in antisocial activities as well as violence. Family and social participation, behavioral therapies and proper medical management are essential to control drug addiction.

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Methamphetamine (YABA) Abuse: A Case Study in Young Male

Cited by 10 publications

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Drug Rehabilitation Center based Survey on Drug Dependence in Dhaka City

Drug Rehabilitation Center based Survey on Drug Dependence in Dhaka City

Influencing Factors of ‘Yaba’ Addiction among the Youth of Bangladesh and Its Effect: A Qualitative Study

Psychosocial illness among the drug abusers undergoing detoxification in Dhaka, Bangladesh

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