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Substance use and psychological distress are prevalent issues among adolescents in slum areas of Dibrugarh, Assam, India. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This research aims to identify factors predicting substance use and mental health issues in adolescents living in slum areas.

March 4, 2026Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal1 citationsOpen Access

Exploring the Predictors of Substance Use and Psychological Distress in Adolescents from Slum Areas of Dibrugarh, Assam, India

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MMMunpi Mayurakshi MahantaManipal Academy of Higher Education VSVaralakshmi Chandra SekaranManipal Academy of Higher Education ARAmrtavarshini RadhakrishnaManipal Academy of Higher Education

Key Points

This research aims to identify factors predicting substance use and mental health issues in adolescents living in slum areas.
Survey of adolescents in slum areas of Dibrugarh
Assessment of substance use and psychological distress
Statistical analysis to identify predictors
Increased substance use correlates with higher levels of psychological distress
Identified socio-economic factors as significant predictors
Findings support the need for targeted mental health interventions

Abstract

The findings highlight the urgent need for targeted interventions addressing both substance use and mental health issues in this vulnerable population.

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Exploring the Predictors of Substance Use and Psychological Distress in Adolescents from Slum Areas of Dibrugarh, Assam, India

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