International Journal of Science, Engineering and TechnologyAuthors: Dr. Sarita M, Karthikeyan P Chand, Dr. Vijaya Kumar D. R
Abstract: This article explores the effects of substance misuse among adolescents in India. Substance abuse is an area of growing concern having a direct impact on the health of the people as well as an indirect impact on the social and economic status of the country. Over the time, substances are used in an unhealthy way to respond to various stress and anxiety among the people. Substance use among adolescents has been widely documented across the country. Numerous researchers have carried out different aspects of substance use such as initiation, prevention or intervention, pattern and prevalence, effects and implications and, knowledge- attitude mapping. etc. However, it is observed most of the studies focus on tobacco and alcohol use and: There is limited evidence on the extent of use of other substances among adolescents.
DOI: http://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17615039
