Pattern of addiction and its relapse among habitual drug abusers in Lahore, Pakistan
EMHJ-Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal. 2017; 23 (3): 168-172
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ABSTRACT
This study assessed the pattern of drug abuse and the reasons for relapse of addiction among male drug addicts seeking rehabilitative services in different centres in Lahore, Pakistan. A cross-sectional survey was conducted on male drug abusers from April to December 2016. Nonprobability purposive sampling was done to collect a sample of 119 participants. A structured questionnaire and in-depth interviews were used for data collection. Out of 119 participants, 71.4% were in the age group 15-35 years. Educational levels were low in the majority, with 68.1% below secondary education. Unmarried [51.3%] and unemployed [44.5%] participants were at the greatest risk of using drugs. The age of addiction in 45% of patients was 5 years. Reasons for starting drug abuse were recreation [37%], curiosity [34.5%], and life-changing events [14.3%]. Reasons for relapse included association with former addicts, negative reactions from family, inability to manage the craving and work/social stress
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Assunto principal:
Recidiva
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Estudos Transversais
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Inquéritos e Questionários
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Transtornos Relacionados ao Uso de Substâncias
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de prevalência
Limite:
Adulto
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
East Mediterr Health J.
Ano de publicação:
2017
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