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Substance Abuse Among Adolescents and Young Adults A Cross-Sectional Study of Prevalence and Patterns in Agartala, India.

Author(s) Dr. Runi K Nakro
Country India
Abstract Abstract
Substance abuse in Agartala, Tripura, represents a critical and growing public health challenge, influenced by a complex interplay of individual, social, and structural factors. This study employs a descriptive survey method, utilizing snowball sampling to gather data from 44 individuals with substance use disorders in Agartala. The findings reveal that the typical user is a young (18-27 years), highly educated, unmarried male from a Scheduled Tribe background, challenging common socio-economic stereotypes. Initiation primarily occurs during adolescence (ages 15-18), driven by curiosity, peer influence, the pursuit of happiness, and the use of substances as a coping mechanism for psychological distress such as depression and anxiety. High-frequency use, polysubstance abuse, and a significant loss of control over consumption are prevalent, leading to severe personal and familial consequences, including guilt and family neglect. The study underscores the powerful role of psychosocial motivations and environmental factors, such as easy drug access and permissive social norms, while highlighting significant gaps in localized research and the evaluation of intervention programs in the region. The results advocate for multi-dimensional prevention and rehabilitation strategies tailored to Agartala's unique socio-cultural and geopolitical context.
Keywords KEYWORDS: Substance Abuse, Agartala, Psychosocial Factors, Youth, Public Health, Risk Factors
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Published In Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-12-02
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.62248
Short DOI https://doi.org/hbdsjw
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