University Students’ Views Regarding Reasons for Drug Abuse Among Youths

Didarloo, A.R and Pourali, R (2016) University Students’ Views Regarding Reasons for Drug Abuse Among Youths. Int J High Risk Behav Addict, 5 (1). pp. 11-12.

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Abstract

In recent years, the prevalence of drug abuse has increased throughout the world. On an annual basis, drugs such as heroin, cocaine, and so on cause the deaths of 200,000 people worldwide; drug abuse also leads to the disintegration of families (1). Furthermore, it imposes heavy economic and social costs through its effects on human health and increased crime and death in community; thus, it has become a major threat to society (2). Although massive resources are dedicated to preventing the spread of drug abuse, it is common in the community regardless of people’s age, economic status, education level, race or ethnicity, and location. Moreover, young people tend to be most at risk for drug abuse (3). As a developing country, Iran is currently experiencing major changes at different economic and cultural levels. Along with all these changes, the population is growing, and the number of young people is increasing. Alarm bells are going off as new studies show the high prevalence of addiction and risky behaviors in the Iranian youth population (4). Drug abuse among youths increases the risk of problems related to their well-being and health, resulting in an increased risk of injury and death from interpersonal violence, road accidents, risky sexual behaviors, unintended pregnancy, diseases such as acquired immune defciency syndrome (AIDS), and academic problems. Therefore, a survey to determine the causes of drug abuse among youths and how to prevent them is crucial (5). Preventive science suggests that negative health outcomes resulting from substance abuse can be prevented by reducing risk factors and enhancing protectiv

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