Journal of Management Practices, Humanities and Social Sciences
Vol. 6 No. 5: JMPHSS

Prevalence and Determinants of Drugs Abuse Among Youth in Hyderabad, Sindh, Pakistan

Taniya Ahmed (University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan)
Rashid Wassan (Advocate, Sindh High Court, Hyderabad, Pakistan)
Dr. Naveed Ali Qadri (Isra University, Hyderabad, Pakistan)
Shayan Ahmed (University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan)



Article Info

Publish Date
21 Sep 2022

Abstract

The current qualitative research focuses on substance abuse and addiction among young people as a primary area of investigation. This study aimed to shed light on the substance that young people in Hyderabad, Sindh, take the most frequently and the most critical factors contributing to drug addiction. The research was carried out by proceeding to a mental hospital drug rehabilitation ward in Hyderabad, Sindh, and conducting face-to-face interviews with a total of 36 participants, ranging in age from 16 to 22, including both males and females. The participants were selected using a technique known as purposeful sampling. The study's findings indicated that alcohol, heroin, and ice drugs are the three substances used by young people with the most significant prevalence. In addition, researchers found that intra-personal factors, such as problems with mental health and entertainment, and extra-personal factors, such as peer pressure and the influence of the neighborhood, as well as the impact of the media, are the primary contributors to substance abuse among young people. According to the findings of the study, one preventative measure that may be taken to lower rates of drug addiction among young people is for parents, schools, governments, and other social groups to work together to educate young people about the negative consequences of drug consumption.

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jmphss

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Arts Humanities Economics, Econometrics & Finance Education Social Sciences

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The Journal of Management Practices, Humanities and Social Sciences (JMPHSS) is dedicated to providing comprehensive coverage of organizational challenges and theories within the realms of social sciences, humanities, and management. Emphasizing comparative and transnational methodologies, the ...