Study of drug dependence among industrial workers in one of the factories in Alexandria

ABSTRACT

The aim of the study was to estimate the prevalence of drug dependence among industrial workers in one of the factories in Alexandria and to identify the type of drug used among them. A total sample of 200 industrial workers from one of oil and soap factories were chosen by a multistage sampling procedure. The data needed was collected by using an interviewing questionnaire. Also a fresh urine sample was collected from every worker included in the study for screening of psychoactive drugs [amphetamines, benzodiazipines, barbiturates and opiates]. The main results showed that the prevalence rate of drug dependence among industrial male workers was [4%] and for females was [0%]. The most common psychoactive drug used was barbiturates [87.5%]. The drug dependent was significantly more encountered among unskilled workers [100%] and in those of large families [87.5%]. Moreover, a significant relation was found among drug dependent industrial workers who gave history of psychological problems [87.5%] or history of absenteeism