Pattern of Substance Use: Study in a De-addiction Clinic

Maruf, Mohammad Muntasir; Khan, Mmr; Jahan, Nasim

doi:10.5001/omj.2016.66

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“…The findings are comparable to findings of other studies. [9][10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18] In the present study, majority (62.40%) of the participants were single (unmarried/separated/divorced). This finding was similar with other studies conducted around the different part of the country.…”

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A cross sectional comparative study of quality of life of treatments seekers at de-addiction centre in central India using WHO BREF scale

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Thakre³

et al. 2017

Int J Community Med Public Health

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Background: Substance use disorders (SUDs) are a major global health problem affecting quality of life of human being. It has major impact on physical, psychological, social and environmental aspect of life. The aim is to assess Quality of Life (QoL) of persons seeking treatment at de-addiction centre by comparing it with those not seeking treatment, using WHOQOL BREF scale. Methods: A cross sectional comparative study is done on 250 persons admitted and seeking treatment at de-addiction centre during August 2014 to December 2015. A five-point scale rated WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire was used to assess quality of life. Results: Majority of study participants (85.60%) rated their quality of life as poor when compared to comparison group who rated their quality of life as good (52.80%). Majority of study participants (82.80%) were dissatisfied with their health. It was observed that the mean score of the physical, psychological, social and environmental domain in the study group was significantly lower in study group when compared to comparison group (p<0.001). Conclusions: Substance abuse had detrimental effect on the physical, social, psychological and environmental domain affecting their overall health and quality of life.

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A cross sectional comparative study of quality of life of treatments seekers at de-addiction centre in central India using WHO BREF scale

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“…The Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics, 2013 found that 20-34 years was the age of initiation for most (47.3%) intoxicating substance abusers and 33% of abusers started between 15-19 years old [17]. A study conducted in the outpatient department of National Institute of Mental Health in Dhaka, revealed that 7.66% of respondents suffered from a substance-related disorder [18].…”

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Drug Addiction in Bangladesh: “A Consequence of Social Demoralization Rather Than Individual Flaws”

Mohiuddin¹,

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2019

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Addiction is a maladaptive pattern of drug abuse including alcohol, caffeine, cannabis, hallucinogens, inhalants, opioids, sedatives, hypnotics and anxiolytics, stimulants, tobacco and others that persists despite negative consequences. An article of New England Journal of Medicine says "addiction is a disease of the brain" whereas another leading journal specifies "Genetics contributes significantly to vulnerability to this disorder". Neurological changes observed in long-term substance abusers are nearly identical to those seen in people struggling with obesity, porn aficionados, gamblers, internet "addicts", compulsive shoppers and simply those involved in intense romantic relationships. As with many other brain diseases, addiction has embedded behavioral and social-context aspects that are important parts of the disorder itself. An increased incidence of addiction is clearly a reflection of social demoralization. In countries like Bangladesh, people are easily demoralized because of social or peer influence. And widespread corruption, creating severe social injustices, various types of criminal activities is very common here. Issues of moral value declines in common people are expressed in many literatures. Frustration, unemployment, lack of recreation facilities and bad companionship are the epic reasons of drug addiction among youth in this country.

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“…Similar to earlier study Kumar et al conducted in Indian settings we can infer that alcohol is the commonest drug of abuse followed by tobacco. 10 Consumption of the traditional drugs like opium and cannabis were remarkably low as compared to alcohol and tobacco, which is near about in range of their use reported from other study Dadwani et al, Maruf et al 18,20 It showed effects of urbanization and shifting from traditional way of life to modern life.…”

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A study of socio-demographic profile and pattern of drug use among substance abusers attending mind care de-addiction center in Ahmedabad

Prajapati

Dedun

Jalfava

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Int J Community Med Public Health

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Background: Substance abuse has emerged as a global phenomenon and prevalent throughout the world in all the cultures. Abuse of alcoholic beverages and tobacco are endemic in many societies, whilst the abuse of other psychoactive substances is growing concern in India. It has major impact on physical, psychological, social and environmental aspect of life.Methods: A cross sectional study was carried out amongst 100 persons attended at Mind Care de-addiction centre, Ahmedabad during the period of 1st January to 28th February 2018 with the help of pretested semi structured questionnaire.Results: Majority of the substance abusers were males (98%) and within the age group of 31 to 45 years (46%). Out of total abusers 28% were graduate and 47% doing skilled work. Majority of study participants were married (47%), belong to joint families (92%) and belongs to socio economic class I and II (50%). Most commonly used drug was alcohol (64%), followed by tobacco (20%), cannabis (12%) and opium (4%). Majority of users started to use it for social reasons (33%) and stress (26%). They got it for the first time from friends in 62% cases and 36% got by themselves. Health related changes were experienced in more than 50% of cases. Out of them, 84% feel improvement after visiting the centre.Conclusions: Drug use pattern is ever changing and has emerged as a global burden as it causes serious public health problems. There is a felt need for the assessment of the evolving trends of substance abuse. And suitable interventions for primary prevention should be considered.

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Pattern of Substance Use: Study in a De-addiction Clinic

Abstract: A high proportion of poly-substance use was found in the study population. Our findings could help in the management and development of prevention strategies for substance use in Bangladesh.

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A cross sectional comparative study of quality of life of treatments seekers at de-addiction centre in central India using WHO BREF scale

A cross sectional comparative study of quality of life of treatments seekers at de-addiction centre in central India using WHO BREF scale

Drug Addiction in Bangladesh: “A Consequence of Social Demoralization Rather Than Individual Flaws”

A study of socio-demographic profile and pattern of drug use among substance abusers attending mind care de-addiction center in Ahmedabad

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