"A study to assess the effectiveness of a video-assisted teaching programme on knowledge and attitude regarding drug abuse and its impact on health and society among college students in selected colleges, Bengaluru."

Sandeep N Wesley

doi:10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i01.66197

"A study to assess the effectiveness of a video-assisted teaching programme on knowledge and attitude regarding drug abuse and its impact on health and society among college students in selected colleges, Bengaluru."

Author(s)	Mr. Sandeep N Wesley
Country	India
Abstract	Drug abuse or substance abuse refers to the use of certain chemicals to create pleasurable effects on the brain. There are over 190 million drug users around the world. The problem has been increasing at alarming rates, especially among young adults under the age of 30.1 Drug addiction, also called substance use disorder, is a disease that affects the brain and behaviour and leads to an inability to control the use of a legal or illegal drug or medicine. Substances such as alcohol, marijuana, and nicotine are also considered drugs. When a person is addicted, they may continue using the drug despite the harm it causes.2 The exact cause of substance abuse is sometimes clear, but there are two predominant theories: either a genetic predisposition or, most time, a habit learned or passed down from others, which, if addiction develops, manifests itself as a possibly chronic, debilitating disease.3 According to the World Drug Report 2023, one in every 17 people aged 15- 64 years around the world has used a drug in 2021, which shows a significant 23% rise in the past decade.4 In India, a country with a population of over a billion,62.5 million people use alcohol, 8.75 million people use cannabis, 2 million use opioids, and 0.6 million use sedatives and hypnotics.5 The mean age of drug abuse was 35.3 years, and a few states contributed large numbers of young drug abusers who are below 20 years of age, with 39% belonging to Karnataka.6 Substance use has negative impacts on health, social, and economic consequences. Globally, more than 5% of the total disability-adjusted life years are attributed to substance use.7 Adolescence is a crucial period for beginning and experimenting with new things. The college students make up one of the largest groups of drug abusers nationwide. Globally, the situation of drug abuse in adolescence is becoming a health problem and is reaching an alarming position in India, and young people (ages 18-24) are already at a heightened risk of addiction.8 One of the main factors contributing to the high rates of substance abuse among students in India is peer pressure. Many students feel pressure to fit in and be accepted by their peers, leading them to engage in risky behaviour such as substance abuse. This is particularly true for students who may feel marginalised or excluded by their peers. Substance abuse is also often seen as a means of coping with stress and anxiety. Students may turn to drugs or alcohol as a way to escape the demands of their daily lives and to temporarily alleviate their mental health issues. This can lead to a cycle of addiction and further mental health problems. Substance abuse can lead to a range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, and psychosis.9 Drug abuse is a pervasive problem in modern society, with millions of people around the world struggling with addiction and its consequences. The impact of drug abuse is far-reaching and can affect individuals, families, communities, and society as a whole. In this essay, we will explore how drug abuse affects society.11 Declining grades, absenteeism from school and other activities, and increased potential for dropping out of school are problems associated with adolescent substance abuse.10 Drug abuse is often associated with criminal activity, such as theft, violence, and drug-related offences. In many cases, individuals with substance use disorders may turn to illegal activities to support their drug habits. This can put a strain on law enforcement and the criminal justice system, as well as on society as a whole.11 College students are biologically and psychologically more susceptible to drug usage since they are in a vital stage of brain development. College students' likelihood of using drugs may be influenced by peer pressure, low-risk perception, and coping with the stress of challenging transitions. Drug abuse has emerged as a serious concern, adversely affecting the physical and socio-economic well-being of the country. It has an enormous presence in public health across various sections of society. The epidemic of drug abuse in the younger generation has assumed alarming dimensions in India. The stress and strain of modern-day life have rendered the individual more vulnerable to the problem of substance abuse. Addiction to alcohol/drugs not only affects the individual involved but also the family and society at large.
Keywords	EFFECTIVENESS: In this study, it refers to the video-assisted teaching program helps in improving the knowledge level and attitude towards drug abuse and its impact on health and society. KNOWLEDGE: In this study, it refers to awareness regarding drug abuse and its impact on health and society, which is measured by scores obtained by a structured knowledge questionnaire. ATTITUDE: In this study, it refers to the perception and behavior of the college students regarding drug abuse and its impact on health and society. VIDEO ASSISTED TEACHING PROGRAM: In this study, it refers to delivering necessary information regarding the drug abuse and its impact on health and society through the prerecorded video in view of enhancing the knowledge and attitude among the college students. COLLEGE STUDENTS: In this study, it refers to the students who is enrolled in university for a particular course and who are under the age group of 17 to 25 years. DRUG ABUSE AND ITS IMPACT ON HEALTH AND SOCIETY: This study refers to habitual taking of illegal drugs, which are harmful to one's health and cause unnecessary damage to society.
Field	Medical / Pharmacy
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On	2026-01-13
DOI	https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i01.66197

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