Substance Abuse in Children and Adolescents in India

Agarwal, Monika; Nischal, Anil; Agarwal, Anju; Verma, Jitendra; Dhanasekaran, Saranya

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“…The majority of the 273,000 preventable fatalities linked to alcohol consumption are in India [ 12 ], which is the leading contributor. The United Nations Office on Drug and Crime conducted a national survey on the extent, patterns, and trends of drug abuse in India in 2003, which found that there were 2 million opiate users, 8.7 million cannabis users, and 62.5 million alcohol users in India, of whom 17% to 20% are dependent [ 13 ]. According to prevalence studies, 13.1% of drug users in India are under the age of 20 [ 14 ].…”

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Substance Abuse Amongst Adolescents: An Issue of Public Health Significance

Nath¹,

Choudhari²,

Dakhode³

et al. 2022

Cureus

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Adolescence is a crucial time for biological, psychological, and social development. It is also a time when substance addiction and its adverse effects are more likely to occur. Adolescents are particularly susceptible to the negative long-term effects of substance use, including mental health illnesses, sub-par academic performance, substance use disorders, and higher chances of getting addicted to alcohol and marijuana. Over the past few decades, there have been substantial changes in the types of illegal narcotics people consume. The present article deals with the review of substance abuse as a public health problem, its determinants, and implications seen among adolescents. A systematic literature search using databases such as PubMed and Google Scholar was undertaken to search all relevant literature on teenage stimulant use. The findings have been organized into categories to cover essential aspects like epidemiology, neurobiology, prevention, and treatment. The review showed that substance addiction among adolescents between 12 to 19 years is widespread, though national initiatives exist to support young employment and their development. Research on psychological risk factors for teenage substance abuse is vast, wherein conduct disorders, including aggression, impulsivity, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, have been mentioned as risk factors for substance use. Parents' attitudes toward drugs, alcohol, academic and peer pressure, stress, and physical outlook are key determinants. Teenage drug usage has a significant negative impact on users, families, and society as a whole. It was found that a lot has been done to provide correct intervention to those in need with the constant development of programs and rehabilitative centers to safeguard the delicate minds of youths and prevent them from using intoxicants. Still, there is much need for stringent policy and program guidelines to curb this societal menace.

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Substance Abuse Amongst Adolescents: An Issue of Public Health Significance

Nath¹,

Choudhari²,

Dakhode³

et al. 2022

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“…(4) The vulnerable groups like child labourers, street children, those with family history of substance use and those with emotional and behavioural problems are at particularly higher risk. (5) Alcohol, Tobacco, Cannabis and heroin are most frequently use substance in India. According to Global Adults Tobacco survey (GATS) India (2016-2017), current tobacco user in any form are 28.6%, current users of smokeless tobacco are 21.4% and current tobacco smokers are 10.7% in adult's male.…”

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Prevalence and Pattern of Substance Abuse among 18 to 60 years Male in a Rural Area of District Etawah, Uttar Pradesh

Mehra¹,

Nayak²,

Kharya³

et al. 2022

Indian J Community Health

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Adolescent and young people’s behavior is of major concern due to Substance abuse. According to WHO, Substance abuse is consistently or sporadic drug use inconsistent with or unrelated to acceptable medical practice. Globally, alcohol and tobacco as a risk factors cause 4.0% and 4.1% of the overall burden of disability respectively. Objective: To determine the prevalence of substance abuse among 18 to 60 years’ male in rural Etawah and to identify type and pattern of substance abuse. Material and Methods: It was a community based cross sectional study carried out in five block of district Etawah for a period of one and half year. 1500 participants were interviewed using pre designed pre-tested questionnaire and data regarding socio demographic profile and pattern of abuse were collected. Data was entered in Microsoft excel sheet and analyzed by SPSS version 24 using appropriate statistical test. Result: Among 1500 participants, majority were below 30 years of age (i.e. 42.8%). In this study prevalence of Substance use among was 47% [707/1500]. Among all the other substance use, smokeless tobacco showed highest prevalence. Conclusion: Substance use is common in both urban as well as in rural area. So there is a need to educate and aware people regarding bad effects of drug abuse.

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“…In developing countries like India, by the time they reach adolescence, the young people are already exposed to various stresses such as competition in the fields of education and employment likewise, alongside changing roles in the family and society, new-found responsibilities, and a changing identity, physically, mentally, and emotionally. 6 According to a prevalence study, 13.1% of the people involved in substance abuse in India are below 20 years of age 7 . A clinic-based survey revealed that 63.6% of the substance users seeking treatment were introduced to drugs at a young age when they were 15 years or younger 8 .…”

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A Cross- Sectional Study of Prevalence of Substance Use and Its Associated Factors Among Late Adolescents in Gadag city.

Vasundara Gayakwad,

Rekha Sonavane,

Bhagyalaxmi Sidenur

et al. 2022

IJPHRD

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Background: Substance use is a growing public health problem in India especially among adolescents. It has serious effects on overall wellbeing. The onset of substance abuse most often stems in adolescents and hence it is important to know the prevalence of substance use to take preventive steps to protect their health.Objective: To determine theprevalence of substance use and its associated factors among college going late adolescents of Gadag city. 2. To assess the attitude of adolescents regarding substance use. Materials and Methods:This cross-sectional study was conducted among college going late adolescents ofGadag city from Jan 1st 2018 to March 31st 2018 in 250 subjects from randomly selected 3 colleges of Gadag district. Data wascollected by using predesigned semi-structured questionnaire.Results: Overall prevalence of Substance use was 35.2%. Most commonly used substance was alcohol (27.8%). Mean age of initiation of substance use was 16.6 + 0.7 years. Gender, parents education and addicted member in the family to substances were statistically significant associated factors. Among substance users, 60% have positive attitude regarding substance use. Conclusion-Prevalence of substance use was high and hence health education and other interventions to preventsubstance use has to be undertaken.

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Substance Abuse in Children and Adolescents in India

Cited by 10 publications

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Substance Abuse Amongst Adolescents: An Issue of Public Health Significance

Substance Abuse Amongst Adolescents: An Issue of Public Health Significance

Prevalence and Pattern of Substance Abuse among 18 to 60 years Male in a Rural Area of District Etawah, Uttar Pradesh

A Cross- Sectional Study of Prevalence of Substance Use and Its Associated Factors Among Late Adolescents in Gadag city.

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