Trends And Patterns Of Drug Abuse In Select Population Of Punjab In Year 2016-201

Trends And Patterns Of Drug Abuse In Select Population Of Punjab In Year 2016-201

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Background: Psychoactive substance abuse in India continues to be a substantive problem for the individual as well as for the society.However, its consumption trends are liable to change from time to R/C Construction time which seems challenging to traditional treatment interventions.It has negative impact on physical and mental health, interpersonal relationship, financial status and occupation of substance users and their family.Aim: The aim of the study is to assess the recent trends of drug abuse by drug users in Punjab.

Methods: Quantitative, descriptive research approach with cross-sectional survey design was used to assess the pattern of drug abuse in 200 conveniently selected drug users visiting tertiary care level hospital of Punjab by using socio-demographic sheet and pattern of substance use sheet.Results: Majority (54.5%) of drug users were using opioids.Mean age of initiation of all drug use was 20 years.

More than half (62.5%) of subjects were indulged in drug use due to suggestion of friends.Heroin was reported most expensive drug by users.Majority (86.

5%) of subjects were using drugs at agricultural fields, river banks, old Dceorative Tray buildings and lonely places etc.Maximum (42.5%) of subjects were admitted to de-addiction ward due to financial problems.Conclusion: Study concluded that pattern of drug use changed from natural to synthetic/medical substances.

Appropriate interventional strategies need to be used to address with changed drug use pattern during the care of patients.