Alcohol and Drug Abuse among Internees
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The study was designed to assess the various factors pertaining to alcohol and drug abuse among internees with the help of the youth survey questionnaire developed by the WHO. 22.67% of the males indulged in alcohol abuse atleast once a month. Correspondingly cannabis was abused by 9.33% of the boys which is the most commonly abased drug of addiction, followed by sedatives and tranquilizers.The commonest explanation is offered for the non medical drug abuse were, to be sociable, for enjoyment, curiosity and relief of psychological stress. Friends have been the main source of introduction. Most of them reported that it was easy to obtain the drugs like marijuana and amphetamines.
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